EDUCATION AGENT APPLICATION FORM
For the purpose of this application form, "the Agent" (hereinafter referred to as the Agent) means the education agent engaged by the Provider to recruit and/or assist overseas students.
ABOUT THIS FORM: Complete this form to apply to become an authorized education agent for Omni College. All sections must be completed. Supporting documents listed in each section must be attached. Incomplete applications will not be assessed. Omni College reserves the right to decline any application without providing reasons. Submission of this form does not guarantee appointment. If appointed, a formal Education Agent Agreement must be signed before any recruitment activity commences.
SECTION 1 - BUSINESS / ORGANISATION DETAILS
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Business / Legal Name
Trading Name (if different)
Business Registration Number / ABN
Country of Incorporation / Registration
Date of Establishment
Principal Business Address
Postal Address (if different)
Business Website
Primary Phone
Primary Email
Number of Staff Involved in International Student Recruitment
1.1 Supporting Documents Required – Section 1
Supporting Documents Required - Section 1
Copy of business registration certificate or incorporation documents
Evidence of current business address (e.g. utility bill, official letterhead)
Organization profile or capability statement (optional but recommended)
SECTION 2 - PRIMARY CONTACT PERSON
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Full Name
Position / Title
Direct Phone
Direct Email
Primary Language(s) Used for Student Counselling
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SECTION 3 - EDUCATION AGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATION (EATC)
REQUIREMENT:
Under Standard 4 of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018, as amended from time to time, Omni College is required to ensure that education agents and their staff are appropriately qualified, experienced, and trained to provide accurate and ethical advice to prospective students.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of relevant training, knowledge, or professional development in international education and student counselling. This may include completion of the Education Agent Training Course (EATC) or other equivalent training, where available.
SECTION 3 - EDUCATION AGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATION (EATC)
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Staff Member Name
Certification Type
Certificate Number
Expiry / Completion Date
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3.1 Supporting Documents Required - Section 3
Evidence of relevant training and/or professional development in international education and student counselling for all staff listed above (e.g. Education Agent Training Course (EATC) or equivalent)
If EATC is not held, provide details of alternative training, qualifications, or experience below:
Equivalent training details (if applicable):
SECTION 4 - PROPOSED RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES AND TERRITORY
Countries / Territories where you will recruit students for Omni College:
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Languages in which you will counsel students:
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Student source markets (e.g. Vietnam, India, China, Nepal):
Types of courses you will focus on promoting (e.g. VET, ELICOS):
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Estimated number of genuine student commencements you expect to refer in the first 12 months:
Do you use social media or online platforms to promote education institutions?
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Do you currently represent any other CRICOS-registered providers in Australia?
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No
Yes - list below (standard commission arrangements only - do not include ownership/equity relationships which must be declared in Section 7):
Yes - list below (standard commission arrangements only - do not include ownership/equity relationships which must be declared in Section 7):
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Provider Name
Nature of Arrangement (e.g. commission agreement)
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SECTION 5 - MIGRATION AGENT STATUS
IMPORTANT:
Agents must not provide migration or visa advice unless they are Registered Migration Agents (RMAS) under the Migration Act 1958; advising students on visa applications, visa conditions, or visa consequences is considered migration advice and requires RMA registration, and agents must refer any students seeking migration advice to a qualified RMA.
Does your business include any registered migration agents who provide immigration advice to students?
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No - we do not employ registered migration agents and do not provide immigration advice
Yes - provide details of RMA-registered staff below:
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RMA Full Name
MARN
Scope of Migration Services Provided
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2
SECTION 6 - PROFESSIONAL REFEREES
REQUIREMENT:
Two professional referees are required. At least one referee must be from a CRICOS-registered provider that has directly engaged the applicant agent to recruit international students. Referees will be contacted directly by Omni College using Form EA-002 for the purpose of assessing the agent's suitability.
SECTION 6 - PROFESSIONAL REFEREES
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Referee 1
Referee 2
Full Name
Organization
Position / Title
Phone
Email
SECTION 7 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION (SUMMARY)
NOTE:
This section provides a summary only. A full Conflict of Interest Declaration (Annexure B of the Education Agent Agreement) must be completed and signed separately. For the purposes of this declaration, "financial interest" means ownership, control, equity stake, or profit-sharing in another organization; it does not include standard commission agreements with other education providers.
(a) Does the applicant (or any director, officer, or related party) hold an ownership, controlling interest, equity stake, or profit-sharing arrangement in any CRICOS-registered provider or RTO in Australia?
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No
Yes - provide details:
Provide Details:
(b) Is there any close personal relationship between any staff member of the applicant and the Omni College employee?
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No
Yes - provide details:
Provide Details:
(c) Does the applicant charge students any service fees in connection with enrolment services?
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No
Yes - describe:
Describe:
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SECTION 8- SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
1. Business registration certificate or incorporation documents
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Attached
2. Evidence of relevant training for all staff who will counsel students (e.g., EATC or equivalent)
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Attached
3. Business registration certificate or incorporation documents
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Provided
4. Professional referee details — Referee 2 (Section 6)
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Provided
5. Copy of any existing agent agreements with Australian providers (if applicable)
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Attached
N/A
6. Registered Migration Agent certificate(s) — (if applicable) (Section 5)
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Attached
N/A
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SECTION 9 - APPLICANT DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE
1. The information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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2. I acknowledge that Omni College is required under Standard 4.1 of the National Code 2018 to assess agent suitability before appointment.
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3. I understand that submission of this form does not guarantee appointment.
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4. I acknowledge that, if appointed, a formal written Education Agent Agreement must be signed before any recruitment activity commences and that any recruitment activity without a current signed Agreement is a breach of the ESOS Act 2000.
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5. I confirm that no staff member of the applicant will provide immigration or visa advice to students unless that staff member is a Registered Migration Agent (RMA) under the Migration Act 1958, as amended.
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6. I acknowledge Omni College's obligations regarding the onshore transfer student commission ban effective 31 March 2026 and agree to comply with Standard 4.7 of the National Code 2018.
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7. I understand that if appointed, Omni College will monitor the agent's recruitment activities and may take corrective action — including immediate termination — if non-compliance is identified.
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8. I consent to Omni College contacting the nominated referees and verifying the information provided in this application.
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9. I consent to Omni College entering and maintaining the agent's details in PRISMS and publishing the agent's name on Omni College's public website if appointed.
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10. I acknowledge that Omni College may share information about this agent appointment with ASQA and other regulatory bodies as required by law.
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Business / Legal Name:
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Authorized Officer Name:
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Title / Position:
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Signature:
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: Omni College will review your application and contact you within 10 business days. If additional information is required, you will be contacted. Reference checks will be conducted directly with your nominated referees. If your application is approved, Omni College will prepare a formal Education Agent Agreement for execution.
▲ IMPORTANT REMINDER: The applicant must not commence any recruitment, marketing, counselling, or enrolment activities on behalf of Omni College until a formal written Education Agent Agreement has been signed by both parties and a Certificate of Representation has been issued by Omni College. Any recruitment activity undertaken without a current signed Agreement constitutes a breach of the ESOS Act 2000 (as amended) and may result in regulatory action.
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