6 Modules
The Competition and Consumer Protection for Universities Course Australia provides a comprehensive and practical overview of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA) and how it applies across university operations.
The CCA affects almost every aspect of a university’s activities from course marketing and student recruitment to procurement, licensing of intellectual property, commercial partnerships and one‑off engagements with contractors and suppliers.
This refreshed edition of one of GRC Solutions’ most popular courses is designed to be accessible, engaging and concise, while remaining up to date with recent legislative reforms. The course explains the anti‑competitive conduct prohibited by the CCA and the consumer protections it enforces, using realistic scenarios that reflect the commercial and operational realities of universities.
Alongside core modules for general staff, the course includes optional advanced modules covering advertising, product liability, and the additional responsibilities of managers and senior executives.
The course is up to date with recent reforms to the unfair contract terms regime and the increased maximum penalties for breaches of competition and consumer law. Content is delivered in plain English and supported by practical guidance to help universities reduce risk and avoid liability.
The training also explains the role and powers of the regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), and the types of conduct it is likely to investigate.
Universities operate in increasingly competitive and commercial environments and are subject to the same competition and consumer law obligations as other organisations.
Breaches of the CCA can result in:
Understanding competition and consumer law obligations helps universities:
With higher penalties and stronger enforcement activity, practical and role‑relevant training is essential.
This competition and consumer protection training for universities covers:
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This training provides a practical understanding of competition and consumer law that is relevant for staff across universities.
It is particularly relevant for:
By the end of the course, learners can expect:
What is competition and consumer protection training for universities?
This training helps university staff understand their obligations under the Competition and Consumer Act and apply the law across teaching, research, commercial and operational activities.
Does this course cover ACCC investigations?
Yes. The course explains the ACCC’s role, enforcement powers and investigation processes, including inspections and compliance actions.
Is this course suitable for managers and senior executives?
Yes. Advanced modules address additional responsibilities for managers and senior leaders, including incident management and enforcement risk.
Does the course cover advertising and student marketing?
Yes. Dedicated modules address advertising, sales practices, pricing and promotional claims relevant to universities.
Is this training specific to universities?
Yes. Scenarios and content are designed to reflect the unique commercial and operational activities of Australian universities.
This course is exclusively for organisational clients and is not available for individual purchase.
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