In these regulations any word or expression to which a meaning has been assigned in the Act shall bear such meaning and, unless the context indicates otherwise—

"Educational institution"

means a university or any training institution in the Republic of South Africa offering training leading to a qualification which is recognised by the Professional Board or prescribed for registration of Optometrists or Dispensing Opticians in terms of the Act;

"Professional Board"

means the Professional Board for Optometry and Dispensing Opticians established in terms of section 15 of the Act;

"student"

means a student enrolled at an educational institution for training leading to registration as an Optometrist or Dispensing Optician or a person registered as an Optometry or Dispensing Optician student; and

"Act"

means the Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974).