30Variation, suspension and revocation of approval

30 Variation, suspension and revocation of approval

(1) The holder of an approval to conduct final assessments may apply to the National Regulator for the variation, suspension or revocation of the approval.

(2) The National Regulator may, in writing, vary an approval if it is satisfied that:

(a) the variation sought means that the organisation continues to meet the criteria in Schedule 6; and

(b) the organisation has complied with the conditions in Schedule 7.

(3) The National Regulator may, in writing, suspend or revoke an approval if it considers that:

(a) the organisation does not meet one or more of the criteria in Schedule 6; or

(b) the organisation fails to comply with a condition in Schedule 7; or

(c) a proposed partnership or subcontracting arrangement is not appropriate for the delivery of assessments.

(4) A suspension has effect for the time specified, in writing, by the National Regulator.