6ADefinitions

6A Definitions

In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:

accreditation means accreditation under this Part.

accredited certification body means a certification body that holds a current accreditation.

accrediting authority means an authority approved by the Secretary under section 6B for the purpose of granting accreditation to certification bodies.

certificate of compliance has the meaning given by section 6D, 6DA or 6E, as the case requires.

certification body means a body that carries out certifying functions.

certifying functions means:

(a) assessing, by reference to the relevant key performance indicators:
(i) whether an employment service meets the disability employment standards; and
(ia) whether an advocacy service meets the disability advocacy standards; and
(ii) whether the provision of rehabilitation programs meets the rehabilitation program standards; and
(b) giving certificates of compliance in respect of employment services or advocacy services, or in respect of the provision of rehabilitation programs, that meet the relevant standards.

current accreditation means an accreditation that has not been withdrawn.

current certificate of compliance means a certificate of compliance that is in force.

key performance indicators means key performance indicators approved under subsection 5A(2).

person, in relation to the provision of a rehabilitation program, includes the Commonwealth and an authority of the Commonwealth.