Cap. 576 Art. 25Disputes.

(1) Where, during the period of training, any dispute arises between a sponsor and a learner, the sponsor shall be entitled, as from the date of reporting the circumstances to the VET provider, to suspend the learner from work, saving the right of the learner for full reinstatement if the final decision is in the learner’s favour.

(2) Disputes between the learner and the VET provider shall be addressed through the VET provider’s internal dispute resolution system, regulated by the conditions of accreditation of educational institutions.

(3) There shall be a Work-Based Learning Appeals Board, hereinafter referred to as the Appeals Board, to which any party may appeal if aggrieved by a decision of the VET provider.

(4) Appeals provided for in sub-article (3) shall be filed in the Registry of the Appeals Board within fifteen working days from the date when the decision of the VET provider is communicated to the party.

(5) In the event of a dispute between the sponsor and the VET provider, either party can raise the issue to the Appeals Board.