Western Australian Current Acts Western Australian Current Acts (1) The Minister may
accredit, or renew the accreditation of, a higher education course leading to
a particular higher education award if satisfied that —
(a) the
standard of the course and the way in which it is being or will be provided
are appropriate to the award; and
(b) the
course meets any other applicable criteria set out in the National Protocols
in relation to the standards to be met by courses leading to an award of that
kind.
(2) When deciding
whether to accredit, or renew the accreditation of, a higher education course,
the Minister must have regard to the report of the higher education advisory
committee appointed to consider the matter.
(3) When deciding
whether to accredit, or renew the accreditation of, a higher education course,
the Minister may also have regard to the following —
(a) the
standard and provision of comparable courses provided by Australian
universities or recognised overseas universities;
(b) any
other relevant information.
[(4)-(6) deleted]
(7) The Minister may
make the accreditation of a higher education course subject to any conditions
relevant to —
(a)
ensuring the course meets or continues to meet the criteria referred to in
section 18(1); or
(b)
protecting the interests of the students enrolled in the course.
[Section 18 amended: No. 40 of 2009 s. 29.]