terms-conditions - AVMGTN - Global Training Network

Terms & Conditions

Applicable to all professional development programs, certificates, and network membership offered by AVM Global Training Network

Definitions

In these terms and conditions, the following words have the meanings set out below.

"AVM Group" means Australian Vocational Management Group Pty Ltd, an Australian-registered company, and its related entities, subsidiaries, and trading names including AVM Global Training Network.

"AVM GTN" means AVM Global Training Network, the international professional development initiative of AVM Group.

"Program" means any professional development program, workshop, short course, or structured learning activity offered by AVM GTN, whether delivered online, in person, or through a blended mode.

"Certificate" means the AVM GTN Professional Development Certificate issued by AVM Group to a participant who successfully completes a Program.

"Participant" means any individual who enrols in or participates in a Program.

"Network membership" means membership of the AVM GTN Professional Trainer Network, to which eligible Participants may apply on completion of a Program.

"Enrolment" means the formal registration of a Participant in a Program, confirmed in writing by AVM GTN.

"Fee" means the program fee payable by a Participant in connection with enrolment in a Program.

"Website" means the AVM GTN website at avmgtn.com and any associated pages.

Nature of programs - important notice

Participants must read this section carefully before enrolling. It sets out what AVM GTN programs are and what they are not.

2.1 Programs are professional development programs

AVM GTN Programs are professional development programs. They are designed to develop the professional training practice of participants against the standards that AVM Group applies across its international operations.

Programs are not vocational qualifications, accredited courses, or awards registered under any national qualifications framework, including Australia's Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

2.2 Programs are not regulated qualifications

AVM GTN does not deliver Australian nationally recognised training in any country outside Australia. AVM GTN's Australian Registered Training Organisation operations are conducted solely within Australia and under the regulatory oversight of the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) within that jurisdiction.

In India, AVM GTN Programs are not registered with, approved by, or affiliated with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), or any other Indian regulatory, accreditation, or skills authority.

In all other countries in which AVM GTN operates, Programs are professional development programs and are not regulated qualifications under the national framework of the relevant country.

2.3 The AVM GTN Professional Development Certificate

On successful completion of a Program, participants receive the AVM GTN Professional Development Certificate. This certificate is an internal recognition award issued by AVM Group.

The Certificate acknowledges that the participant has completed the Program requirements and been assessed against AVM Group's professional training standards. The Certificate is not a nationally recognised qualification in Australia, India, or any other jurisdiction. It does not confer registration with any regulatory or professional body. It does not satisfy any mandatory qualification or licensing requirement in any profession, sector, or country.

The Certificate must not be represented to any employer, government authority, regulatory body, or third party as a formal qualification, an accredited award, or a nationally recognised credential.

2.4 No representations about equivalence

AVM GTN makes no representation that any Program or Certificate is equivalent to, or recognised as equivalent to, any qualification, award, or credential issued by any university, TAFE, training organisation, professional body, or government authority in any country.

Enrolment

3.1 Eligibility

Enrolment in an AVM GTN Program is open to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria specified for the relevant Program. Eligibility requirements are published on the Website and may include minimum professional experience, existing qualifications, or sector-specific prerequisites.

AVM GTN reserves the right to decline an enrolment application at its discretion, including where it determines that the applicant does not meet the eligibility criteria or where enrolment is not in the best interests of the applicant or the Program cohort.

3.2 Enrolment confirmation

Enrolment is confirmed only when the participant has submitted a complete enrolment application, the applicable Fee has been received by AVM GTN, and AVM GTN has issued a written confirmation of enrolment. Submission of an application and payment of a Fee does not itself constitute confirmation of enrolment.

3.3 Accuracy of information

Participants must provide accurate, complete, and current information in their enrolment application. AVM GTN reserves the right to cancel an enrolment if it discovers that a Participant has provided false, misleading, or incomplete information.

Fees and payment

4.1 Fee payable

The Fee for each Program is published on the Website at the time of enrolment. Fees are quoted in the currency specified on the Website and are inclusive of any applicable taxes unless otherwise stated.

AVM GTN reserves the right to vary Program fees at any time. Fee changes do not affect confirmed enrolments for which payment has already been received.

4.2 Payment

Fees are payable in full at the time of enrolment unless AVM GTN has expressly agreed to alternative payment arrangements in writing. AVM GTN accepts payment by the methods specified on the Website.

4.3 Non-refundable fees

Once a Program has commenced, the Fee is non-refundable except where required by applicable law.

Where a Program has not yet commenced, a refund request may be considered at AVM GTN's discretion. Requests must be made in writing to info@avmgtn.com. AVM GTN will notify the applicant of its decision within 14 days of receiving a written request.

AVM GTN reserves the right to charge an administration fee of up to 20% of the Program Fee in connection with any approved pre-commencement refund.

4.4 Cancellation by AVM GTN

AVM GTN reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or modify a Program at any time. Where AVM GTN cancels a Program before it commences, Participants will receive a full refund of the Fee paid. AVM GTN's liability in such circumstances is limited to the refund of the Fee and does not extend to any other costs or losses incurred by the Participant.

Participation and conduct

5.1 Participant obligations

Participants are expected to engage actively and professionally with all Program requirements, including completing assigned tasks, participating in assessments, and adhering to AVM GTN's communication and conduct standards.

Participants must treat all AVM GTN staff, facilitators, and fellow participants with respect. AVM GTN reserves the right to remove a Participant from a Program for conduct that is disrespectful, disruptive, or otherwise inconsistent with a professional learning environment.

5.2 Assessment requirements

Completion of the Program and eligibility for the Certificate require the Participant to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks specified for the Program. Assessment requirements are communicated to Participants at the commencement of each Program.

AVM GTN's assessment decisions are final. Where a Participant does not satisfactorily complete assessment requirements, AVM GTN may, at its discretion, offer one reassessment opportunity. A Fee may apply for reassessment.

5.3 Attendance and engagement

5.4 Intellectual property

All Program materials, including written content, assessments, videos, presentations, and any other materials provided by AVM GTN, are the intellectual property of AVM Group. Participants may use Program materials for their own professional development purposes only. Participants must not reproduce, share, sell, or distribute Program materials to any third party without the prior written consent of AVM Group.

The AVM GTN Professional Development Certificate

6.1 Issue of certificate

The Certificate will be issued to Participants who successfully complete all Program requirements, including assessments and minimum engagement obligations, within the timeframe specified for the Program.

The Certificate is issued in digital format. A physical certificate may be available on request and may be subject to an additional fee.

6.2 Accurate representation

Participants must represent the Certificate accurately in all contexts — including resumes, professional profiles, and communications with employers, clients, and professional bodies. The Certificate must be described as the AVM GTN Professional Development Certificate — an internal recognition award issued by AVM Group.

Participants must not describe the Certificate as a qualification, an accredited award, a nationally recognised credential, or a credential issued by any external regulatory or professional body.

6.3 Revocation

AVM Group reserves the right to revoke a Certificate where it determines that the Participant obtained the Certificate through dishonest means, misrepresented their identity or prior experience during the Program, or has materially misrepresented the nature of the Certificate to a third party in a way that causes or risks causing harm to AVM Group or to third parties.

Network membership

7.1 Eligibility for membership

Participants who successfully complete a Program are eligible to apply for membership of the AVM GTN Professional Trainer Network. Membership is not automatic on Program completion — it requires a separate application and is granted at AVM Group's discretion.

7.2 Nature of membership

Network membership provides members with access to AVM Group's international trainer community and with consideration for training assignments across AVM Group's operations in Australia, India, Fiji, Timor-Leste, the Middle East, and any other markets in which AVM Group operates from time to time.

7.3 No guarantee of employment or assignment

Network membership does not constitute a contract of employment, an offer of employment, a guarantee of training assignments, a guarantee of income, or any other employment-related commitment by AVM Group. Assignment opportunities are subject to AVM Group's operational requirements at the relevant time and are offered at AVM Group's sole discretion.

AVM Group makes no representation about the frequency, nature, location, duration, or remuneration of training assignments that may be offered to network members. Members have no entitlement to any minimum number of assignments.

7.4 No migration or visa benefit

Network membership does not confer any migration benefit, visa entitlement, or immigration pathway in Australia or any other country. AVM GTN does not provide migration advice or immigration services. Members seeking advice about working in Australia or any other country must consult a registered migration agent or qualified immigration lawyer.

7.5 Membership conduct

Network members are expected to maintain the professional standards and conduct expected of AVM Group's trainer network in all their professional activities. AVM Group reserves the right to suspend or terminate network membership where a member's conduct is inconsistent with AVM Group's values and professional standards.

7.6 Termination of membership

Either party may terminate network membership at any time by written notice. Termination of membership does not affect the validity of the Certificate previously issued to the member.

Privacy and personal information

8.1 Collection of personal information

AVM GTN collects personal information from Participants and network members for the purposes of administering enrolments, delivering Programs, issuing Certificates, managing network membership, and communicating with Participants about AVM GTN programs and opportunities.

8.2 Use and disclosure

AVM GTN will not sell or disclose personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without the Participant's consent. AVM GTN may disclose personal information to third-party service providers engaged to assist with program delivery, payment processing, or communication, subject to confidentiality obligations.

AVM GTN may transfer personal information across international borders as part of its global operations. AVM Group takes reasonable steps to ensure that any such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

8.2 Access and correction

Participants may request access to, or correction of, their personal information held by AVM GTN by contacting info@avmgtn.com. AVM GTN will respond to such requests within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

8.3 Privacy policy

AVM GTN's full privacy policy is published on the Website and forms part of these terms and conditions. Participants should read the privacy policy before enrolling.

Limitation of liability

9.1 No warranty

AVM GTN programs are provided on an 'as is' basis. AVM Group makes no warranty, express or implied, that any Program will result in specific employment outcomes, career advancement, income improvement, registration with any professional body, or any other specific benefit for the Participant.

9.2 Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, AVM Group's total liability to any Participant in connection with a Program, the Certificate, or network membership — whether in contract, tort, or otherwise — is limited to the amount of the Program Fee paid by that Participant.

AVM Group is not liable for any indirect, consequential, incidental, or special loss or damage arising in connection with a Program, the Certificate, or network membership, including loss of income, loss of opportunity, or reputational loss.

9.3 Consumer law

Nothing in these terms and conditions is intended to exclude, restrict, or modify any rights that Participants may have under applicable consumer protection laws that cannot be excluded by agreement.

Changes to programs and terms

10.1 Changes to programs

AVM GTN reserves the right to modify Program content, structure, delivery mode, duration, assessment requirements, and facilitators at any time and without notice, where such changes are reasonably necessary to maintain program quality, respond to regulatory requirements, or reflect current professional practice.

AVM GTN will notify confirmed enrolled Participants of any material changes to a Program before it commences.

10.2 Changes to terms and conditions

AVM GTN may update these terms and conditions at any time. The current version will be published on the Website with its effective date. Participants who have already enrolled in a Program will be governed by the terms and conditions in effect at the time of their enrolment, except where changes are required by applicable law.

General

11.1 Governing law

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any dispute arising in connection with these terms and conditions or any Program is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia.

11.2 Entire agreement

These terms and conditions, together with the Program information provided at enrolment and AVM GTN's Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between AVM Group and the Participant in relation to the Program. They supersede all prior representations, discussions, or agreements.

11.3 Severability

If any provision of these terms and conditions is found to be invalid, unenforceable, or illegal, that provision will be severed and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

11.4 Waiver

A failure by AVM Group to enforce any provision of these terms and conditions does not constitute a waiver of AVM Group's right to enforce that provision at a later time.

11.5 Contact

Questions about these terms and conditions should be directed to AVM Group at info@avmgtn.com or through the contact form at avmgtn.com.