HEPCO Terms and Conditions

HEPCO (t/a The Tax Institute Higher Education) Terms and Conditions for both Award and Non-Award candidates.

Education Policies

I confirm that I have read and accepted The Tax Institute Higher Education's (“TTIHE”) education policies and procedures (documented in the Candidate Handbook and contained under the Governance and Policy Library on Canvas) and The Tax Institute’s Privacy Policy, which is available at:  https://www.taxinstitute.com.au/about-us/privacy-copyright-disclaimer. 

TTIHE, a subsidiary of The Tax Institute (“TTI”), together with TTI collects, uses, holds and discloses personal information in accordance with TTI’s Privacy Policy. By submitting my application to TTIHE, I confirm that I have read TTI’s Privacy Policy and I consent to my personal information being collected, used and held by TTI/TTIHE and disclosed to third parties in accordance with TTI’s  Privacy Policy.

I confirm that the information provided in the candidate declaration and supporting documentation is true and correct.

I confirm that I have read the Upfront Payments Tuition Protection Privacy Notice.

Fees and Refunds

I confirm that I have read the Enrolment Policy. Fees and refund of fees are reviewed annually and may change each year. I acknowledge that I will be required to pay enrolment fees as listed in the  Schedule of Fees for each subject that I enrol in. If fees increase, I will be liable to pay the new amount applying to the study period/s in which I am enrolled. (Please refer to the current  Schedule of Fees). For Microcredentials, the price advertised on the website is the correct listed fee. There are no refunds available for microcredential units.

Deferring and withdrawing

I wish to withdraw from any of my subject enrolments, I will refer to the Assessment Policy and the Enrolment Policy.

Transferring subjects 

If I wish to transfer to another subject from any of my subject enrolments in the current Study Period, I will refer to the Admissions Policy (for prerequisite requirements) and the Enrolment Policy.

Recognition of Prior Learning  

If I am an Award candidate, I confirm that I have read the Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and if eligible, I may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

"CTA" Designation

In order to be awarded the CTA designation after successful completion of the subject CTA3 Advisory, I must meet certain membership requirements. Please refer to TTI’s website

On-Line Sessions

I confirm that my voice and image may be recorded during my subject’s online sessions and assessments. 

Entry Requirements and Pre-Requisites 

For subjects and programs, I will provide a current CV and copies of any transcripts of prior studies with any other education provider for my initial subject enrolment as set out in the Admissions Policy. Enrolments will not be approved until all documents have been received, and subject eligibility is confirmed. Award programs cannot be awarded retrospectively. There are no entry requirements for GST BAS, TASA and Microcredential units.

Late Enrolment

I understand that if I have enrolled after the published enrolment closing date, I accept the terms and conditions found in the Enrolment Policy. 

Academic Integrity

I acknowledge that I am required to submit my own work for all assessments and that plagiarism in any form is considered academic misconduct. I commit to reading and adhering to the Academic Integrity Policy and the Academic Misconduct Procedures. 

Breach of Academic Integrity 

If found to have breached academic integrity during any part of my studies, I acknowledge one or more of the penalties listed in the Academic Integrity Policy may be imposed on me. 

Examinations

I understand that all exams are conducted via online invigilation, and it is my responsibility to ensure my equipment meets the IT requirements as documented in the Candidate Handbook to ensure I can complete my subject and exam successfully. As exams are auto invigilated, I understand my voice and image will be recorded for the purposes of exam invigilation.

Unique Student Identifier 

For those enrolled in an Award Program, I will provide confirmation received from the Student Identifiers Registrar showing my name and USI submitted and I give my permission for TTIHE to view and/or update my details on my USI account based on information I have provided to TTIHE.