Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by JMC Pty. Limited

On 31 March 2020, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by JMC Pty. Limited, for a period of seven years until 31 March 2027:

• Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting)
• Associate Degree of Creative Arts (Acting)
• Diploma of Creative Arts (Acting).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by JMC Pty. Limited for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by JMC Pty. Limited

On 31 March 2020, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by JMC Pty. Limited, for a period of seven years until 31 March 2027:

• Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting)
• Associate Degree of Creative Arts (Acting)
• Diploma of Creative Arts (Acting).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by JMC Pty. Limited for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Revocation of accreditation conditions

Report on the revocation of conditions imposed on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Holmes Institute Pty Ltd as Trustee for Holmes Institute Trust

On 28 April 2020 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 1, 2 and 3 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by Holmes Institute Pty Ltd (refer public report of 31 January 2020):

• Graduate Certificate in Business

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the conditions have been met.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Governance Institute of Australia Ltd

On 29 April 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 Governance Institute Australia Ltd:

• Graduate Certificate of Applied Risk Management from 21 August 2021 to 31 December 2022
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance from 21 May 2021 to 31 December 2022
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Risk Management and Corporate Governance from 21 August 2021 to 31 December 2022

These extensions are made to facilitate teach out. No further enrolment of students will be permitted.

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 Governance Institute of Australia Ltd

On 29 April 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 Governance Institute Australia Ltd:

• Graduate Certificate of Applied Risk Management from 21 August 2021 to 31 December 2022
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance from 21 May 2021 to 31 December 2022
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Risk Management and Corporate Governance from 21 August 2021 to 31 December 2022

These extensions are made to facilitate teach out. No further enrolment of students will be permitted.

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 Governance Institute of Australia Ltd

On 29 April 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 Governance Institute Australia Ltd:

• Graduate Certificate of Applied Risk Management from 21 August 2021 to 31 December 2022
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance from 21 May 2021 to 31 December 2022
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Risk Management and Corporate Governance from 21 August 2021 to 31 December 2022

These extensions are made to facilitate teach out. No further enrolment of students will be permitted.

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 College of Theology Limited

On 30 April 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 College of Theology Limited from 16 July 2022 to 16 July 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 University of Canberra

On 30 April 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of University of Canberra from 17 September 2022 to 17 September 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 Jazz Music Institute Pty Ltd

On 30 April 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Jazz Music Institute Pty Ltd from 3 July 2021 to 3 July 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.