The identity of the approved course provider must be made clear and transparent in all documentation and marketing material. This information must not be misleading or imply that the third party provider is the approved course provider. 4.6.3 Approval of TPA where the partner is not an approved course provider Workflow: Does a provider need to apply for approval of third party delivery? Providers that wish to obtain approval of proposed third party delivery/ third party arrangements under subparagraph 15(1)(b)(iii) of the Act need to request approval from the department. There is no required form for an application. For the convenience of providers, the department has established a procedure for applications as detailed below in the following sections. Deviation from this procedure may result in delays in a decision. Applications must be uploaded to HITS and notification of the application must be sent to the department via the provider online enquiry form at: . Under ‘Frequently asked questions’ scroll to the last option on the list (‘Click here if you still need help’), then choose ‘New VET Student Loans’ from the drop down list and then choose ‘Other’. Insert in the enquiry text field: Application – TPA approval request - [provider name] 4.6.4 Procedure for assessing applications for third party arrangements Part A – Minimum requirements An application cannot be assessed unless all of the information below is included, or is available to the department: where applicable unit name and code part of unit name and code course name and code, or part of course name and code details of the nominated third party including legal and trading name Australian Business Number (ABN) registered training organisation (RTO) code (if applicable), and key personnel details of the technical expertise the nominated third party provides including but not limited to: licences registration under regulations qualifications of staff membership of associations or peak bodies, or industry links
The identity of the approved course provider must be made clear and transparent in all documentation and marketing material. This information must not be misleading or imply that the third party provider is the approved course provider. 4.6.3 Approval of TPA where the partner is not an approved course provider Workflow: Does a provider need to apply for approval of third party delivery? Providers that wish to obtain approval of proposed third party delivery/ third party arrangements under subparagraph 15(1)(b)(iii) of the Act need to request approval from the department. There is no required form for an application. For the convenience of providers, the department has established a procedure for applications as detailed below in the following sections. Deviation from this procedure may result in delays in a decision. Applications must be uploaded to HITS and notification of the application must be sent to the department via the provider online enquiry form at: . Under ‘Frequently asked questions’ scroll to the last option on the list (‘Click here if you still need help’), then choose ‘New VET Student Loans’ from the drop down list and then choose ‘Other’. Insert in the enquiry text field: Application – TPA approval request - [provider name] 4.6.4 Procedure for assessing applications for third party arrangements Part A – Minimum requirements An application cannot be assessed unless all of the information below is included, or is available to the department: where applicable unit name and code part of unit name and code course name and code, or part of course name and code details of the nominated third party including legal and trading name Australian Business Number (ABN) registered training organisation (RTO) code (if applicable), and key personnel details of the technical expertise the nominated third party provides including but not limited to: licences registration under regulations qualifications of staff membership of associations or peak bodies, or industry links
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