Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Limited

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education course of study offered by Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Limited for a period of four years until 8 July 2019:

• Bachelor of Business (Culinary Arts Management)

and the following higher education course of study offered by Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Limited (LCBA) for a period of three years until 8 July 2018:

• Advanced Diploma of Business (Culinary Arts Management)

On 8 July 2015 TEQSA, imposed under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, five conditions on the accreditation of the above courses of study.

On 7 April 2016 TEQSA, varied under subsection 53(2) of the TEQSA Act, conditions 3 and 4 imposed on the accreditation of the above courses of study on 8 July 2015. The revised conditions are set out below.

Condition 1:

LCBA must provide a report, approved by its Academic Board, which reviews the learning outcomes for each subject for each course with the exception of two core subjects (Course codes: COMM101 and Basic Accounting Principles and Practice 101) and demonstrates the constructive alignment of learning outcomes with the assessment activities as provided with the applications. The report must include how the learning outcomes have been revised to align with the appropriate AQF level.

Condition 2:

LCBA must:

1. engage an independent, external academic expert to review its reference lists for the courses, to provide a report on the extent to which the curriculum for the courses of study draws on a current body of knowledge, and to make recommendations about the nature of any changes required to those reading lists to ensure an appropriate level of currency.
2. prior to engaging the academic expert, give TEQSA not less than seven days' notice of the expert LCBA proposes to engage and provide a short summary of the relevant expertise and experience of the nominated expert. TEQSA may notify LCBA that it is not satisfied that the nominated expert is appropriate, in which case TEQSA will provide a shortlist of no less than three suitable alternative experts. LCBA must engage one of the shortlisted alternatives to perform the review at (i).
3. provide TEQSA with a copy of the report and any recommendations by the academic expert, as well as a response to the report and recommendations endorsed by LCBA's Academic Board.

Condition 3:

LCBA must provide TEQSA with evidence of the application of LCBA's policy and procedure for determining equivalence of professional experience of the delivery partner(s) academic staff who are proposed to teach the courses of study. This includes the criteria for determining whether those academic staff who do not have a qualification one AQF level above the course they teach have the professional experience that gives them the skills, knowledge and capacity to apply skills and knowledge equivalent to an AQF +1 qualification.

Condition 4:

LCBA must:

1. engage an independent, external academic expert to provide a report on:

   a) the adequacy of the arrangements that LCBA will have in place to oversee and manage work integrated learning 'professional experience', including academic supervision of students at its delivery partner(s) delivery site(s) and

   b) the extent to which LCBA's academic oversight of its delivery partner(s) course management and co-ordination including moderation procedures will ensure consistent and appropriate assessment;

2. prior to engaging the academic expert, give TEQSA not less than seven days' notice of the expert LCBA proposes to engage and provide a short summary of the relevant expertise and experience of the nominated expert. TEQSA may notify LCBA that it is not satisfied that the nominated expert is appropriate, in which case TEQSA will provide a shortlist of no less than three suitable alternative experts. LCBA must engage one of the shortlisted alternatives to perform the review at (i).
3. provide TEQSA with a copy of the report and any recommendations by the academic expert, as well as a response to the report and recommendations endorsed by LCBA's Academic Board.

Condition 5:

LCBA must not recruit or enrol any students in the courses of study.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Limited's application for accreditation of two courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Limited is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards. TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards involve a number of matters that may affect Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Limited's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards. The course accreditation covers delivery by two third parties, Technical and Further Education South Australia - TAFESA and the University of South Australia.

The broad issues which relate to the courses of study include:

• learning outcomes
• reference lists for the courses
• oversight of work integrated learning
• teaching and learning
• course coordination and moderation

Reports on TEQSA's determinations contribute to meeting these objects by making its regulatory decisions and actions publicly available. This report provides information about the applicant, the course accreditation process and the main reasons for TEQSA's decision.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies

On 14 May 2015 TEQSA decided, under subsection 56(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to reject applications by Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies for renewal of accreditation of the following higher education courses of study:

• Associate Degree in Cross-Cultural Ministry
• Bachelor of Cross-Cultural Ministry

On 24 June 2015, TEQSA decided, under section 57A of the TEQSA Act, to extend the accreditation period of the courses until 31 December 2015.

Background to Decision

Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of two courses of study under Section 55 of the TEQSA Act. Section 56 of the TEQSA Act enables TEQSA to renew a course of study's accreditation for a period not exceeding seven years if TEQSA is satisfied that the provider continues to meet the Threshold Standards.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA made its decision on 14 May 2015 on the basis that it was not satisfied that the courses continue to meet the Threshold Standards. Specifically, TEQSA was not satisfied that Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies' courses had:

• course design which is appropriate and meets the Qualification Standards in accordance with requirements of the standards of section 1 of the Provider Course Accreditation Standards;
• assessment which is effective and student learning outcomes are achieved in accordance with the requirements of the standards within section 5 of the Provider Course Accreditation Standards;
• course monitoring, review and updating which are appropriately managed in accordance with the requirements of the standards within section 6 of the Provider Course Accreditation Standards.

TEQSA made its decision on 24 June following discussions with Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies and the on the basis that:

• the extension of the accreditation of the courses would be in the interests of affected students; and
• Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies advised that if an extension of the accreditation of the courses was granted it would not apply to TEQSA for renewal of accreditation during the period of the extension or enroll students in the courses.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies

On 14 May 2015 TEQSA decided, under subsection 56(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to reject applications by Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies for renewal of accreditation of the following higher education courses of study:

• Associate Degree in Cross-Cultural Ministry
• Bachelor of Cross-Cultural Ministry

On 24 June 2015, TEQSA decided, under section 57A of the TEQSA Act, to extend the accreditation period of the courses until 31 December 2015.

Background to Decision

Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of two courses of study under Section 55 of the TEQSA Act. Section 56 of the TEQSA Act enables TEQSA to renew a course of study's accreditation for a period not exceeding seven years if TEQSA is satisfied that the provider continues to meet the Threshold Standards.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA made its decision on 14 May 2015 on the basis that it was not satisfied that the courses continue to meet the Threshold Standards. Specifically, TEQSA was not satisfied that Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies' courses had:

• course design which is appropriate and meets the Qualification Standards in accordance with requirements of the standards of section 1 of the Provider Course Accreditation Standards;
• assessment which is effective and student learning outcomes are achieved in accordance with the requirements of the standards within section 5 of the Provider Course Accreditation Standards;
• course monitoring, review and updating which are appropriately managed in accordance with the requirements of the standards within section 6 of the Provider Course Accreditation Standards.

TEQSA made its decision on 24 June following discussions with Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies and the on the basis that:

• the extension of the accreditation of the courses would be in the interests of affected students; and
• Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies advised that if an extension of the accreditation of the courses was granted it would not apply to TEQSA for renewal of accreditation during the period of the extension or enroll students in the courses.

Renewal of registration and accreditation

Report on renewal of registration and renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study for Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Ltd.

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under subsection 36(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Ltd (AAPoly) for a period of two years to 26 May 2018 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider.

TEQSA has, under subsection 32(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed four conditions on the registration of AAPoly as a higher education provider.

Condition 1

Within six (6) months of the notice of decision, AAPoly must provide to TEQSA its latest approved Strategic Plan together with evidence of approval by the Board of Directors and communication to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Condition 2

Within six (6) months of the notice of decision, AAPoly must provide to TEQSA an approved Risk Management Policy and Plan that: establishes the policies and procedures for how AAPoly identifies, monitors and treats risks consistent with its Risk Register; and sets out who is responsible for the management of the policy and each of the identified risks, and the frequency of review of identified risks.

Condition 3

By 31 January 2017, AAPoly must provide to TEQSA, minutes of meetings of its Board of Directors for the 2016 calendar year that demonstrate its oversight of AAPoly's higher education operations including the Board of Director's deliberations and any actions taken in relation to: risk management, strategic planning and monitoring progress against the plan, the Academic Board's quarterly progress reports and performance data.

Condition 4

By 31 January 2017, AAPoly must provide to TEQSA, a report endorsed by the Academic Board on the progress of implementation of its Teaching and Learning Plan.

TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, of the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management (BTHM) course of study offered by AAPoly, for a period of two years until 26 May 2018.

TEQSA imposed the following condition on the renewal of accreditation of the BTHM under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act:

Condition 1

By 30 September 2016, AAPoly must provide TEQSA with evidence of its benchmarking agreement(s) to enable AAPoly to compare its performance on student learning outcomes and graduate outcomes with other higher education providers, and by 31 March 2017, AAPoly must provide TEQSA with a report that provides evidence of the activities implemented under those agreements.

Main Reasons for Decision

As part of the renewal of registration process, TEQSA has assessed the registration and course accreditation for the BTHM submitted by AAPoly against the Threshold Standards for Provider Registration and Course Accreditation.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to AAPoly's registration and the accreditation of its course is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as AAPoly is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards.

• The broad issues which relate to the AAPoly's registration and accreditation of its course include:

  a) Provider Registration Standards (PRS) 3.1, 3.4, 3.6 and 3.8, in relation to AAPoly's corporate governance, including risk management and strategic planning

  b) Provider Category Standard (PCS) 1.3, in relation to teaching and learning arrangements at AAPoly

  c) PRS 5.6 and Provider Course Accreditation Standard (PCAS) 5.5, in relation to the benchmarking of academic standards and academic performance.

Renewal of registration and accreditation

Report on renewal of registration and renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study for Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Ltd.

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under subsection 36(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Ltd (AAPoly) for a period of two years to 26 May 2018 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider.

TEQSA has, under subsection 32(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed four conditions on the registration of AAPoly as a higher education provider.

Condition 1

Within six (6) months of the notice of decision, AAPoly must provide to TEQSA its latest approved Strategic Plan together with evidence of approval by the Board of Directors and communication to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Condition 2

Within six (6) months of the notice of decision, AAPoly must provide to TEQSA an approved Risk Management Policy and Plan that: establishes the policies and procedures for how AAPoly identifies, monitors and treats risks consistent with its Risk Register; and sets out who is responsible for the management of the policy and each of the identified risks, and the frequency of review of identified risks.

Condition 3

By 31 January 2017, AAPoly must provide to TEQSA, minutes of meetings of its Board of Directors for the 2016 calendar year that demonstrate its oversight of AAPoly's higher education operations including the Board of Director's deliberations and any actions taken in relation to: risk management, strategic planning and monitoring progress against the plan, the Academic Board's quarterly progress reports and performance data.

Condition 4

By 31 January 2017, AAPoly must provide to TEQSA, a report endorsed by the Academic Board on the progress of implementation of its Teaching and Learning Plan.

TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, of the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management (BTHM) course of study offered by AAPoly, for a period of two years until 26 May 2018.

TEQSA imposed the following condition on the renewal of accreditation of the BTHM under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act:

Condition 1

By 30 September 2016, AAPoly must provide TEQSA with evidence of its benchmarking agreement(s) to enable AAPoly to compare its performance on student learning outcomes and graduate outcomes with other higher education providers, and by 31 March 2017, AAPoly must provide TEQSA with a report that provides evidence of the activities implemented under those agreements.

Main Reasons for Decision

As part of the renewal of registration process, TEQSA has assessed the registration and course accreditation for the BTHM submitted by AAPoly against the Threshold Standards for Provider Registration and Course Accreditation.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to AAPoly's registration and the accreditation of its course is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as AAPoly is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards.

• The broad issues which relate to the AAPoly's registration and accreditation of its course include:

  a) Provider Registration Standards (PRS) 3.1, 3.4, 3.6 and 3.8, in relation to AAPoly's corporate governance, including risk management and strategic planning

  b) Provider Category Standard (PCS) 1.3, in relation to teaching and learning arrangements at AAPoly

  c) PRS 5.6 and Provider Course Accreditation Standard (PCAS) 5.5, in relation to the benchmarking of academic standards and academic performance.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE)

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 courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute (Formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE) for a period of seven years until 29 August 2021:

• Bachelor of Fashion
• Associate Degree in Fashion [formerly Associate Degree in Fashion Technology]

Background to Decision

Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE) submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of five 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 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 two higher education courses of study submitted by Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE) for accreditation comply 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 two higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE)

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 courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute (Formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE) for a period of seven years until 29 August 2021:

• Bachelor of Fashion
• Associate Degree in Fashion [formerly Associate Degree in Fashion Technology]

Background to Decision

Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE) submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of five 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 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 two higher education courses of study submitted by Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE) for accreditation comply 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 two higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute

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 Box Hill Institute for a period of seven years until 9 September 2022:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Applied)
• Associate Degree of Commerce (Applied)

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by Box Hill Institute for accreditation comply 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 two higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute

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 Box Hill Institute for a period of seven years until 9 September 2022:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Applied)
• Associate Degree of Commerce (Applied)

Main reasons for decision

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