Privacy Policy

ATEC (Australian Trade and Engineering College) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with our services, website, and training programs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy applies to all personal information collected by ATEC through our website (atec.asn.au), enrolment processes, training delivery, employer placement activities, and other business functions. Collection of Personal Information ATEC collects personal information that is necessary for the administration of training programs and related services. The types of personal information we collect include your full name, date of birth, contact details (including email address, phone number, and postal address), educational history, employment history, and training records. We may also collect sensitive information, such as details about your prior learning, workplace injuries, or health conditions, where this is relevant to training delivery and has been provided with your consent or is required by law. Information is collected directly from you through enrolment forms, application processes, assessment submissions, and communications with ATEC staff. We may also collect information from third parties, such as schools, employers, or government agencies, where you have authorised this. Use of Personal Information ATEC uses your personal information to assess your eligibility for training programs, administer your enrolment and training, issue qualifications and statements of attainment, match you with employer partners where you have requested this, communicate with you about your training, program updates, and related services, comply with our obligations as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), and improve our training programs and services. We do not use your personal information for unsolicited marketing without your consent. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by contacting us at enquiries@atec.asn.au. Disclosure of Personal Information ATEC may disclose your personal information to government agencies and regulatory bodies as required by our obligations as an RTO, including the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) and the South Australian Department for Education, Skills and Employment. This reporting is a mandatory component of our training registration and funding arrangements. With your consent, we may also share relevant information with employer partners for the purpose of facilitating your placement, employment, or apprenticeship. You will be informed before any such disclosure is made and given the opportunity to withhold consent. ATEC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. Cookies and Website Analytics Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and to collect anonymous analytics data about how visitors use the site. This data helps us understand which content is most useful and how we can improve our online services. Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information unless you have provided that information through the website (for example, by submitting an enquiry form). You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of some parts of the site. We use third-party analytics tools, including Google Analytics, which may collect data about your visit in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review Google's privacy policy if you have concerns about this data collection. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including employer partners, government agencies, and industry bodies. ATEC is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through links on our website. Data Security ATEC takes reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls on systems containing personal information, and staff training on privacy obligations. Personal information is retained for as long as required by law or our RTO obligations, and is securely disposed of when no longer needed. While we implement appropriate safeguards, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. ATEC cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or from our website. Access and Correction You have the right to request access to the personal information ATEC holds about you, and to request corrections if that information is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date. To make a request, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to access and correction requests within a reasonable timeframe, consistent with our obligations under the Privacy Act. In some circumstances we may be required to deny access — for example, where disclosure would unreasonably impact the privacy of another individual or where the request conflicts with legal obligations. Complaints If you believe ATEC has handled your personal information in a way that does not comply with this policy or the Australian Privacy Principles, you are entitled to make a complaint. Please contact us in the first instance so we can attempt to resolve the matter directly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au. Changes to This Policy ATEC reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The current version of this policy will always be available on our website. We encourage you to review it periodically. Contact Us For questions about this Privacy Policy, to request access to your personal information, or to make a complaint, please contact: ATEC — Australian Trade and Engineering College Email: enquiries@atec.asn.au Phone: 1300 112 832 This policy was last updated in March 2026.