EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Notice of revocation of approval under clause 39 of Schedule 1A of the Higher Education Support Act 2003
Issued by the authority of the Minister for Education
Subject: Schedule 1A of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA)
Revocation of approval of a body as a VET provider and notice of revocation of approval under subclause 39 (3) of HESA
AUTHORITY
Clause 39 of HESA provides for the revocation of approval of a body as a VET provider by the Minister if the body requests in writing that the Minister revoke the approval.
Under section 238-5 of HESA the Minister has delegated her powers under clause 39 and paragraph 39(3)(b) of HESA to a person holding the position of Branch Manger of the Higher Skills Branch in the Tertiary Skills and Productivity Group of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
The Notice of revocation of approval is a legislative instrument.
PURPOSE
This legislative instrument revokes the approval of Qantm Pty Ltd as a VET provider under clause 39 of HESA. The instrument also gives Qantm Pty Ltd notice of that revocation of approval as required by paragraph 39(3)(b) of HESA.
BACKGROUND
Qantm Pty Ltd was approved by the Minister’s delegate as a VET provider on 2 October 2008 by Instrument of Approval No 1 of 2008 registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments on 3 October 2008 (F2008L03660) and which took effect on 5 December 2008.
Qantm Pty Ltd advised the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations that it has merged with SAE Institute (Aust) Pty Ltd (SAE). Qantm Pty Ltd advised the Department that it had ceased to provide Vocational Education and Training diploma and advanced diploma courses on 30 April 2010, and would like to have its status as a VET provider revoked. Qantm requested in writing that the Minister revoke Qantm Pty Ltd’s approval as a VET provider to take effect from 30 June 2010.
COMMENCEMENT
The notice of revocation shall commence on 30 June 2010.
CONSULTATION
Consultation was not undertaken and was not considered necessary because Qantm Pty Ltd has voluntarily applied for revocation of its approval as a VET provider.