Defining levels of tertiary study 010-07010050

Policy

Social Security Guide 1.1.L.40 Levels of tertiary courses (YA, Austudy, PES)

Social Security Guide 1.1.A.218 Approved scholarship course (YA, Austudy)

ABSTUDY

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ABSTUDY Policy Manual

• 11.8 Secondary and Tertiary level courses
• 11.8.4 Courses with Secondary and Tertiary subjects
• 11.8.2 Tertiary courses

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 569H (8), There are 4 levels of courses
• section 569H (9), The following are Level A courses
• section 569H (10), The following are Level B courses
• section 569H (11), The following are Level C courses
• section 569H (12), The following are Level D courses
• section 569H (13), Meaning of a Tertiary course

The following links relate to the Ministerial Determination of Education provider and courses:

Student Assistance Act 1973

• section 3(1), Interpretation
• section 5d (1), Minister may determine secondary and tertiary courses

Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Determination 2019

Social Security (Approved Scholarship Courses) Determination 2010 (No. 1)