Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by The Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd

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 courses of study offered by The Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 23 April 2022:

• Diploma of Arts (Music)
• Diploma of Arts (Audio Production)
• Diploma of Arts (Entertainment Management)

Main reasons for decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by The Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd

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 courses of study offered by The Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 23 April 2022:

• Diploma of Arts (Music)
• Diploma of Arts (Audio Production)
• Diploma of Arts (Entertainment Management)

Main reasons for decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by TAFE Queensland

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 course of study offered by TAFE Queensland for a period of seven years until 21 August 2021:

• Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed two conditions on the accreditation of the above course of study. TAFE Queensland must, before enrolling any students in the course:

Condition 1:

Confirm and provide details of the appointment of a course coordinator and a lecturer, appropriately qualified and with suitable teaching experiences and sound understanding of current scholarship and professional practice in the dental prosthetics discipline, to the satisfaction of TEQSA.

Condition 2:

Demonstrate the course meets the AQF Level 7 specification by providing:

a) a mapping of unit and course learning outcomes against the AQF Level 7 specification

b) modified assessments addressing issues relating to assessment levels identified by the external expert

c) revised admission criteria that ensure students have adequate prior knowledge and skills to undertake the course successfully.

Background to Decision

TAFE Queensland submitted an application for 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 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 course of study submitted by TAFE Queensland for accreditation complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at the South Bank site. TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to TAFE Queensland's application for accreditation of the course of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as TAFE Queensland is at risk of not complying with the Threshold Standards as follows:

• The broad issues which relate to the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics include:

  a) ensuring appointment of academic staff members with appropriate scholarly capabilities; and

  b) ensuring the proposed course meets the required AQF level specifications.

TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards may affect TAFE Queensland's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

In accordance with subsections 53(2) and 53(3) of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Canberra Institute of Technology

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 Canberra Institute of Technology for a period of seven years until 28 November 2020:

• Bachelor of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination)
• Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming)

Background to Decision

Canberra Institute of Technology submitted an application for renewal of 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 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 Canberra Institute of Technology for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation and Qualification 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 Canberra Institute of Technology

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 Canberra Institute of Technology for a period of seven years until 28 November 2020:

• Bachelor of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination)
• Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming)

Background to Decision

Canberra Institute of Technology submitted an application for renewal of 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 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 Canberra Institute of Technology for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation and Qualification 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 Academy of Information Technology

A delegate of 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 Academy of Information Technology for a period of seven years until 11 March 2023:

• Bachelor Interactive Media
• Associate Degree of Interactive Media

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study. Academy of Information Technology must:

Condition 1:

Within two months of the date of notification of the decision, AIT is required to increase the recommended personal learning aspect in each unit within the Associate Degree and Bachelor of Interactive Media courses to ensure compliance with the relevant AQF specification volume of learning requirements.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition on AIT's courses is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as the AIT is at risk of not complying with PCAS 1.1.

TEQSA considers that the learning requirements for the course have been under-estimated and could mislead students. The subject outlines recommend 4 hours of face-to-face study and 4 hours of personal study each week which amounts to a total of 768 hours over one year. This figure falls short of the AQF volume of learning requirements for full-time study load for a course at AQF levels 5-7. TEQSA requires the provider to amend the personal learning recommendation in the subject outlines to accurately reflect the requirements of a course at AQF levels 5-7.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Academy of Information Technology

A delegate of 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 Academy of Information Technology for a period of seven years until 11 March 2023:

• Bachelor Interactive Media
• Associate Degree of Interactive Media

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study. Academy of Information Technology must:

Condition 1:

Within two months of the date of notification of the decision, AIT is required to increase the recommended personal learning aspect in each unit within the Associate Degree and Bachelor of Interactive Media courses to ensure compliance with the relevant AQF specification volume of learning requirements.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition on AIT's courses is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as the AIT is at risk of not complying with PCAS 1.1.

TEQSA considers that the learning requirements for the course have been under-estimated and could mislead students. The subject outlines recommend 4 hours of face-to-face study and 4 hours of personal study each week which amounts to a total of 768 hours over one year. This figure falls short of the AQF volume of learning requirements for full-time study load for a course at AQF levels 5-7. TEQSA requires the provider to amend the personal learning recommendation in the subject outlines to accurately reflect the requirements of a course at AQF levels 5-7.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd

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 Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 21 August 2021:

• Bachelor of Applied Social Science

Background to Decision

Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd 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 Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd for accreditation complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by SAE Institute

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 courses of study offered by SAE Institute for a period of seven years until 22 September 2023:

• Master of Creative industries
• Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries
• Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries

Main reasons for decision

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