Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by The MIECAT Institute Inc

On 11 May 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by The MIECAT Institute Inc:

• Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025
• Masters in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025
• Professional Doctorate in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by The MIECAT Institute Inc

On 11 May 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by The MIECAT Institute Inc:

• Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025
• Masters in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025
• Professional Doctorate in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by The MIECAT Institute Inc

On 11 May 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by The MIECAT Institute Inc:

• Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025
• Masters in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025
• Professional Doctorate in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of registration period

Report on extension of registration of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

On 11 May 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from 8 May 2021 to 8 May 2024.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

On 11 May 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following course offered by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand:

• Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from 24 January 2021 to 24 January 2023

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of registration period

Report on extension of registration of Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd As Trustee for AIPC Trust

On 8 May 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd As Trustee for AIPC Trust from 23 January 2021 to 23 January 2024.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd As Trustee for AIPC Trust

On 8 May 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd As Trustee for AIPC Trust:

• Bachelor of Counselling from 23 January 2021 to 23 January 2024
• Master of Counselling from 2 October 2021 to 2 October 2024

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd As Trustee for AIPC Trust

On 8 May 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd As Trustee for AIPC Trust:

• Bachelor of Counselling from 23 January 2021 to 23 January 2024
• Master of Counselling from 2 October 2021 to 2 October 2024

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of registration period

Report on extension of registration of Commonwealth of Australia

On 5 May 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Commonwealth of Australia from 26 February 2022 to 26 February 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.