Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

I (which expression includes the parent/guardian who has signed this contract on behalf of the applicant) hereby apply to enrol in the course commencing at the campus indicated on the Application for Admission form (‘the Application’). I agree that on acceptance of the Application by the Australian College of Physical Education (‘the College’), and my subsequent receipt and return of the Acceptance of Offer (‘the Offer’), the Offer will become the Contract of Enrolment (‘the Contract’) and further I agree to abide by the following terms and conditions:

  1. I must abide by all policies, rules and regulations of the College that are in force at any time, and conduct myself in a manner consistent with the College’s Student Code of Conduct. I agree to abide by the policies of the College as amended by the College from time to time. Information on the Student Code of Conduct and the College’s policies is located on the website here.
  2. I understand that if I breach any of the College’s policies, my enrolment may be cancelled and I may not be entitled to any refund of the tuition fees or other charges paid to the College under the Contract.
  3. I understand that ACPE may vary the terms and conditions of enrolment, or any ACPE regulations or policies.
  4. It is a condition of my enrolment that I achieve satisfactory academic progress throughout my course at a rate that will enable me to complete the course within the approved maximum completion time and consistent with the College’s rules of academic progress.
  5. I agree to pay fees according to the rules, policies, procedures and schedules relating to fees as prescribed by the College. I also understand that failure to pay my tuition fees may result in my enrolment being cancelled. I agree to abide by the refund policy as outlined in this document.
  6. I understand that if, after enrolling into my nominated course, I discontinue my studies after the applicable census date, I may remain liable to pay the full semester tuition fees and any expenses, costs or disbursements incurred by the College in recovering any outstanding monies, including debt collection agency fees and solicitors’ costs.
  7. I understand that tuition fees are reviewed by the College regularly and may be changed from time to time.
  8. I authorise the College to obtain medical treatment for myself should such action be deemed necessary by the College or by a staff member acting on behalf of the College. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the College and its staff for any expense, loss, damage or liability of whatsoever nature or howsoever occasioned as a result of authorising and arranging such emergency medical treatment.
  9. I declare that to the best of my knowledge, all documentation and information I have submitted or made available to the College in relation to my course application is true, accurate and complete. I further acknowledge that similar conditions will apply to information submitted by me in the future to support my course application.
  10. I am aware that there are severe penalties for providing false or misleading information.
  11. I acknowledge and agree that the College may collect, use and disclose personal information or information related to my application or enrolment:
    1. in accordance with the College’s Student Privacy Policy (available at acpe.edu.au);
    2. to comply with the reporting requirements of Commonwealth and State Government departments and agencies and their appointed third party providers for the purposes of planning, administration, policy development, surveys, and for other lawful purposes;
    3. for the assessment of my entitlement of government assistance or benefits;
    4. in circumstances where it is reasonably believed to be necessary to prevent or lessen a serious threat to life, health, safety or welfare of any person.
  12. I authorise the College to obtain from other educational institutions and relevant authorities, details of my enrolment, academic record and examination results for purposes related to my course application or enrolment at the College, and to supply any relevant official records to other educational institutions associated with my studies at the College.
  13. I understand that if I enrol as an inbound cross-institutional student at ACPE, I am responsible for providing a copy of my ACPE results to my home institution.
  14. I understand that I must advise the College of any change of my address and/or contact details while I am enrolled in any course.
  15. I must meet the applicable attendance requirements, undertake the assessments, practical experience placements, and other requirements stated in the course unit outlines during a course of study. I may be required, and permission is hereby granted, to attend College organised excursions and activities as part of the course.
  16. All unit resources, lessons and any related material supplied by the College are copyright and remain the property of the College. I understand that any unauthorised copying may constitute a breach of the Copyright Act 1968 (as amended).
  17. I understand that tuition fees do not include the cost of textbooks. I am responsible for my own books, equipment and personal items and I hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless the College against all liability and claims for any loss or damage to such items, howsoever caused except where liability is expressly imposed by law.
  18. If my course requires me to participate in practical experience placements that require me to have direct contact with children under 18, I must provide a satisfactorily completed Prohibited Employment Declaration for each period of the practical experience placement (in accordance with Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998). I may also be required to provide a police records check for my industry experience placement.
  19. I accept that the College reserves the right to change the particulars of the services, including changes to prices, units, courses, placements, facilities and dates of programs where circumstances beyond the College’s control necessitate such changes or where the level of enrolments does not reach the minimum numbers required to operate a course or course unit viably.
  20. I understand that the College has grievance resolution processes in place and that I can access the College’s Grievance, Complaints and Appeals Policy available on the ACPE website acpe.edu.au.
  21. I am responsible for satisfying any requirement pertaining to my professional registration and / or employment accreditation that are beyond the accreditation provisions of the course offered by the College. Such requirements may include government examinations, interviews and other forms of assessment or public health orders and mandatory vaccination requirements.
  22. I understand that the College is not liable for the non-completion of my course if I am not compliant with the designated workplace’s mandatory vaccination rules when undertaking professional experience or professional placements.
  23. I understand that I am not eligible for a refund of tuition fees if I am unable to complete my course due to not complying with mandatory vaccination requirements for professional experience placements.
  24. I understand that if I enrol in units which are contrary to academic advice I am responsible for the consequences resulting from enrolment in those units including any fees and penalties for late enrolments and/or changing units that I am liable for should I incur them.
  25. I understand that I am required to notify Services Australia of any change that may affect any government payment I receive.

(students on an Australian student visa) 

  1. I am aware that the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act was introduced by the Australian Government to provide a legislative framework to ensure the quality of programs and services provided to international students and to ensure that the rights of international students are protected.
  2. I understand that information is collected by the College during each student’s enrolment in order to meet its obligations under the ESOS framework. This is to ensure students’ compliance with the conditions of their visas and their obligations under Australian immigration laws generally. The authority to collect this information is contained in the ESOS Framework. Information collected about each student during enrolment can be provided, in certain circumstances, to the Australian Government, designated authorities and agencies, and the Tuition Protection Service (TPS). In other instances the information collected during enrolment can be disclosed without the student’s consent where authorised or required by law. This information may include, and is not limited to, personal and contact details, course enrolment details and changes, and the circumstance of any suspected breach by the student of a student visa condition.
  3. I have read and understand the course content and duration, qualification offered, teaching and assessment methods. I have received general information on ACPE’s facilities, equipment and resources; fees payable to ACPE; ACPE’s refund policy; grievance policy; English proficiency and academic requirements for entry to ACPE; the applicability of recognition of prior learning (RPL) to my course; the course content and duration, qualification offered if applicable, modes of study, assessment methods, and attendance requirements; ACPE’s location, local environment and general costs of living; and the ESOS framework.
  4. In addition to the provisions of the College’s Privacy Policy, I agree that ACPE may disclose my personal information to the agent that I have nominated to act on my behalf.
  5. I am aware that if I am on a student visa, it is my responsibility to ensure that I continue to satisfy the requirements for the grant of my student visa. These requirements may include, but are not limited to, the following:
    1. I must notify ACPE of my residential address in Australia within 7 days of arriving in Australia, and must notify ACPE of any change in my residential address within 7 days of the change.
    2. I am expected to maintain a full-time study load and complete my course in the normal timeframe.
    3. I must maintain satisfactory attendance in my course and course progress for each study period as required by the College.
    4. I must maintain adequate schooling arrangements for any school-age dependents who join me in Australia on a student dependent visa for more than 3 months.
    5. I must maintain adequate arrangements for health insurance during my stay in Australia.
    6. I must not work beyond the work limits applicable to my student visa.
    7. I must obtain permission from ACPE if I wish to transfer to another institution within the first 6 months of my course.
  6. Refund of Fees – I understand that refund of my paid tuition fees are subject to the terms and conditions listed in the College’s Refund Policy – Domestic and International Students available on the ACPE website acpe.edu.au.
  7. Tuition Assurance – I understand that in the event that the College is unable to deliver my course in full I will be offered a refund of the tuition fees I have paid to date less the total cost for the tuition services provided to me before the default day. The refund may be paid to you within 2 weeks of the day on which the course ceased being provided. Alternatively, you may be offered enrolment in a suitable alternative course by the College. You have the right to choose whether you would prefer a refund of unused pre-paid tuition fees, or to accept a place in another course. If you choose placement in another course, the College will ask you to sign a document to indicate that you accept the placement.
    If the College is unable to provide a refund or place me in another course, the Tuition Protection Service (TPS) will place me in a suitable alternative course. If there are no suitable alternative courses or offers, I may apply to the TPS for a refund of the amount of any unspent tuition fees you have paid the College.
  8. I understand that this agreement, and the right to make complaints and seek appeals of decisions and action under various processes, does not affect the rights of the student to take action under the Australian Consumer Law if the Australian Consumer Law
  1. Refund of Fees – I understand that refund of my paid tuition fees are subject to the terms and conditions listed in the College’s Refund Policy – Domestic and International Students available on the ACPE website acpe.edu.au )
  2. Tuition Assurance – I am aware that Tuition Assurance protects the interest of current and intending students of ACPE courses that lead to an accredited award in that it ensures students are given a suitable alternative course or have their fees refunded if the College cannot provide the course for which the student has paid.
  3. I am also aware that in 2020, the Australian Government expanded the successful Tuition Protection Service (TPS) for international students to include similar protections for domestic students accessing HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP loan, (or VET Student Loan), at a private education provider, and that, from 1 January 2021, the service was expanded to include students who pay up-front fees directly to an Institute of Higher Education.
  4. I understand that domestic up-front fee-paying students unable to complete their course due to an Institute of Higher Education defaulting (ceasing to commence or deliver a course or closing entirely), will be assisted under tuition protection arrangements.
  5. I understand that this agreement, and the right to make complaints and seek appeals of decisions and action under various processes, does not affect the right of the student to take action under Australia’s Consumer Protection Laws.