Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01032:reg:14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01032
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 14
Character Range: 15427–17300

14  Authorisation—VET Regulator
 (1) A VET Regulator is authorised to collect a student identifier from a registered training organisation, and use the student identifier, to enable the organisation to comply with its reporting obligations under the VET standards.
 (2) A VET Regulator is authorised to use or disclose a student identifier for the purposes of section 14 of the Act (request to verify or give a student identifier).
 (3) A VET Regulator is authorised to collect, use or disclose a student identifier for the purpose of performing its functions under the following as in force from time to time:
 (a) its constituent legislation (see subsection (4));
 (b) the Standards for VET Regulators made under subsection 189(1) of the NVETR Act;
 (c) the Australian Quality Training Framework Essential Conditions and Standards for Initial Registration, or any equivalent document prepared by a relevant Ministerial Council;
 (d) the Australian Quality Training Framework Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing Registration, or any equivalent document prepared by a relevant Ministerial Council.
 (4) For subsection (3), constituent legislation for a VET Regulator means:
 (a) for the National VET Regulator—the NVETR Act; or
 (b) for the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority—the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic.); or
 (c) for the Training Accreditation Council—the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 (WA).
 (5) A VET Regulator is authorised to collect, use or disclose a student identifier for the purpose of assisting the Registrar to identify, investigate and resolve a problem that has occurred in relation to the assignment of student identifiers.
 (6) A VET Regulator is authorised to disclose an individual's identifier to NCVER for the purposes of meeting the VET Regulator's obligations under the VET standards.