❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks clarification on accreditation guidelines for non-university higher education providers, specifically regarding the suitability of owners/operators and the impact of criminal convictions. The response confirms guidelines exist and suitability is considered, but criminal convictions aren't an automatic disqualification.
AnsweredQoN 1050Legislative Council
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(1) Does Western Australia have guidelines for the accreditation of higher education courses offered by institutions and bodies other than universities?
(2) Do these guidelines cover the suitability/qualifications of the people owning and operating these institutions or bodies?
(3) What are the guidelines in relation to (2)?
(4) Does a criminal conviction preclude a person from owning/operating such an institution or body?
(2) Do these guidelines cover the suitability/qualifications of the people owning and operating these institutions or bodies?
(3) What are the guidelines in relation to (2)?
(4) Does a criminal conviction preclude a person from owning/operating such an institution or body?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
19 May 2005
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training
Response time
23 days
(2) Yes (3) The applicant or any director or other individual involved must be fit and proper persons. The applicant must provide confidential evidence of financial viability and the application should identify the qualifications and experience of academic staff. (4) Not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the convictions.
(3) The applicant or any director or other individual involved must be fit and proper persons. The applicant must provide confidential evidence of financial viability and the application should identify the qualifications and experience of academic staff. (4) Not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the convictions.
(4) Not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the convictions.
(3) The applicant or any director or other individual involved must be fit and proper persons. The applicant must provide confidential evidence of financial viability and the application should identify the qualifications and experience of academic staff. (4) Not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the convictions.
(4) Not necessarily, it depends on the nature of the convictions.
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