(1) This section applies if:
(a) a body is approved (the current approval ) as an approved course provider; and
(b) the body applies for approval as an approved course provider for a further period; and
(c) the application is made before the beginning of:
(i) the period of 90 days before the current approval ends; or
(ii) such shorter period as the Secretary allows.
(2) The provider's current approval continues in effect until the application is decided.