(1) This section applies if the director-general has—
(a) received an application from an educational institution for an exemption under section 783; or
(b) exempted an educational institution from the operation of this chapter in relation to a work experience program under section 784.
(2) The director-general may, at any time, ask the educational institution to give the director-general further information about—
(a) the application; or
(b) the work experience program.
(3) The educational institution must comply with a request as soon as practicable.