Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Excelsia College

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), of the following higher education courses of study offered by Excelsia College for a period of seven years until 1 March 2023:

• Associate Degree of Music
• Bachelor of Music
• Master of Music

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Excelsia College for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards and arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Wesley Institute

TEQSA has determined, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education course of study offered by Wesley Institute for a period of seven years until 20 November 2020:

• Bachelor of Dramatic Art

Background to Decision

Wesley Institute submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of one course of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the higher education course of study submitted by Wesley Institute for accreditation complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), of the following higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd (ACNM) for a period of seven years until 23 April 2022:

• Bachelor of Health Science (Myotherapy)
• Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine)
• Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine)

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) course of study.

Condition:

The Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd must within 30 days of the Notice of Decision, provide to TEQSA course marketing and information materials for the Bachelor of Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) that clearly state that graduating students will not meet the professional registration requirements to practise as a dietitian.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition to ACNM's application for accreditation of one of the courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as ACNM is at risk of not complying with meeting Provider Course Accreditation Standard 1.2 relating to the course and award title.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), of the following higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd (ACNM) for a period of seven years until 23 April 2022:

• Bachelor of Health Science (Myotherapy)
• Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine)
• Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine)

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) course of study.

Condition:

The Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd must within 30 days of the Notice of Decision, provide to TEQSA course marketing and information materials for the Bachelor of Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) that clearly state that graduating students will not meet the professional registration requirements to practise as a dietitian.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition to ACNM's application for accreditation of one of the courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as ACNM is at risk of not complying with meeting Provider Course Accreditation Standard 1.2 relating to the course and award title.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of four higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute of TAFE

TEQSA has determined, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to grant accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute of TAFE for a period of seven years until 6 December 2020:

• Master of Network Security
• Graduate Diploma of Network Security
• Bachelor of Library and Information Management
• Diploma of Library and Information Management

Background to Decision

Box Hill Institute of TAFE submitted an application for accreditation of four courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 49(6) enables TEQSA to grant accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the four higher education courses of study submitted by Box Hill Institute of TAFE for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of four higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute of TAFE

TEQSA has determined, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to grant accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute of TAFE for a period of seven years until 6 December 2020:

• Master of Network Security
• Graduate Diploma of Network Security
• Bachelor of Library and Information Management
• Diploma of Library and Information Management

Background to Decision

Box Hill Institute of TAFE submitted an application for accreditation of four courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 49(6) enables TEQSA to grant accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the four higher education courses of study submitted by Box Hill Institute of TAFE for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of four higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute of TAFE

TEQSA has determined, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to grant accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute of TAFE for a period of seven years until 6 December 2020:

• Master of Network Security
• Graduate Diploma of Network Security
• Bachelor of Library and Information Management
• Diploma of Library and Information Management

Background to Decision

Box Hill Institute of TAFE submitted an application for accreditation of four courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 49(6) enables TEQSA to grant accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the four higher education courses of study submitted by Box Hill Institute of TAFE for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of four higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute of TAFE

TEQSA has determined, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to grant accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute of TAFE for a period of seven years until 6 December 2020:

• Master of Network Security
• Graduate Diploma of Network Security
• Bachelor of Library and Information Management
• Diploma of Library and Information Management

Background to Decision

Box Hill Institute of TAFE submitted an application for accreditation of four courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 49(6) enables TEQSA to grant accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the four higher education courses of study submitted by Box Hill Institute of TAFE for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute of TAFE

TEQSA has determined, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to grant accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute of TAFE for a period of seven years until 26 February 2021:

• Bachelor of Biosecurity Science
• Bachelor of Community Services

Background to Decision

Box Hill Institute of TAFE submitted an application for accreditation of two courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 49(6) enables TEQSA to grant accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the higher education courses of study submitted by Box Hill Institute of TAFE for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation and Qualification Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.