This part highlights the intent of several policies that are important to TVET institutions.

APACC Accreditation Status

The institution's status for accreditation as an accredited institution with Level I or Level II or Level III is only bestowed by the APACC President.

Certificates

The accreditation certificate is property of APACC and must be returned if accreditation is suspended or withdrawn. Misuse of the APACC certificate is a ground for the removal of accreditation.

Competition

Competition for students among accredited institutions may jeopardize the accreditation and should be conducted in a professional and ethical manner.

Complaints

Complaints made regarding an institution not meeting accreditation criteria must be written and signed. Serious complaints or a trend of complaints received by APACC will be reported to the institution and will be kept on file for reference in future accreditation reviews. Institutions are expected to respond to complaints as a condition of accreditation.

Extensions

Requests for extension of accreditation period may be made to the NCAs/NABs or APACC President in cases of natural calamities, changes in key personnel or the inability to ensure the safety of the evaluators.

Non-compliance

Any non-compliance to APACC policies and procedures should be reported to the APACC Secretariat. Non-compliance may result in the institution being warned or denied continuing accreditation.

Renewal of APACC Accreditation

The application for renewal should be submitted at least three (3) months before the expiry of the institution's APACC accreditation.

Single School Accreditation

Institutions may not "share" accreditation in partnership with any other institution. All recognized accrediting institutions accredit an institution in its own right. Proof of sharing accreditation with other institutions is a ground for the removal of the accreditation status. Institutions may not be accredited as a "sister institution" or by a university. Accreditation is only granted, by an accrediting commission, after a self-study and external review/evaluation.

Use of the APACC's Name

Only institutions that have been granted accreditation status by the APACC Committee may advertise that it is "accredited by the Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission". Misuse of the APACC's name is a ground for the removal of accreditation.

Use of APACC Official Seal and Letters

The APACC official seal will be placed on accreditation certificates and legal documents. Only the APACC Secretariat can use the official corporate seal. That seal may be stamped or embossed. Documents that need to have official seal should be sent to the APACC Secretariat. Misuse of the APACC's seal is a ground for the removal of accreditation status.

Voluntary Withdrawal

At any time after an application form has been submitted, an institution may voluntarily withdraw its application. An institution that enters into the APACC accreditation process may end its participation at any point by notifying APACC of its intention in writing. Voluntary withdrawal from the process does not relieve an institution of any financial obligations to APACC incurred prior to formal withdrawal.

Upon formal notification, APACC will confirm the termination of membership with the institution. Withdrawal from the process does not preclude the possibility of re-entering the process at a later date.