Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Sydney College of Divinity Ltd to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 22 June 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Sydney College of Divinity Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

• Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice
• Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice (Korean)
• Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Ministry (Honours)
• Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
• Bachelor of Theology (Honours) (Korean)
• Bachelor of Theology (Korean)
• Diploma of Christian Studies
• Diploma of Christian Studies (Korean)
• Diploma of Theology
• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Arts (Korean)
• Graduate Diploma of Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Arts (Korean)
• Master of Arts
• Master of Arts (Korean)
• Master of Divinity
• Master of Divinity (Korean)
• Master of Theology
• Master of Theology (Korean)

Main reasons for the decision

Sydney College of Divinity Ltd has:

• A history of successful operation as a higher education provider, including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity.
• Well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design, approval and review processes, including comprehensive external review.
• Highly experienced administrative and teaching staff.
• An active scholarly community with a significant and sustained history of scholarship and research outputs.
• A proven history of successful graduate outcomes.
• Sydney College of Divinity Ltd demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study at AQF level 5-10 in the narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The scope of the assessment included all Australian and overseas sites.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Sydney College of Divinity Ltd to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 22 June 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Sydney College of Divinity Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

• Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice
• Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice (Korean)
• Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Ministry (Honours)
• Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
• Bachelor of Theology (Honours) (Korean)
• Bachelor of Theology (Korean)
• Diploma of Christian Studies
• Diploma of Christian Studies (Korean)
• Diploma of Theology
• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Arts (Korean)
• Graduate Diploma of Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Arts (Korean)
• Master of Arts
• Master of Arts (Korean)
• Master of Divinity
• Master of Divinity (Korean)
• Master of Theology
• Master of Theology (Korean)

Main reasons for the decision

Sydney College of Divinity Ltd has:

• A history of successful operation as a higher education provider, including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity.
• Well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design, approval and review processes, including comprehensive external review.
• Highly experienced administrative and teaching staff.
• An active scholarly community with a significant and sustained history of scholarship and research outputs.
• A proven history of successful graduate outcomes.
• Sydney College of Divinity Ltd demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study at AQF level 5-10 in the narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The scope of the assessment included all Australian and overseas sites.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Sydney College of Divinity Ltd to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 22 June 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Sydney College of Divinity Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

• Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice
• Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice (Korean)
• Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Ministry (Honours)
• Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
• Bachelor of Theology (Honours) (Korean)
• Bachelor of Theology (Korean)
• Diploma of Christian Studies
• Diploma of Christian Studies (Korean)
• Diploma of Theology
• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Arts (Korean)
• Graduate Diploma of Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Arts (Korean)
• Master of Arts
• Master of Arts (Korean)
• Master of Divinity
• Master of Divinity (Korean)
• Master of Theology
• Master of Theology (Korean)

Main reasons for the decision

Sydney College of Divinity Ltd has:

• A history of successful operation as a higher education provider, including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity.
• Well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design, approval and review processes, including comprehensive external review.
• Highly experienced administrative and teaching staff.
• An active scholarly community with a significant and sustained history of scholarship and research outputs.
• A proven history of successful graduate outcomes.
• Sydney College of Divinity Ltd demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study at AQF level 5-10 in the narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The scope of the assessment included all Australian and overseas sites.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Sydney College of Divinity Ltd to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 22 June 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Sydney College of Divinity Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

• Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice
• Associate Degree of Christian Thought and Practice (Korean)
• Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Ministry (Honours)
• Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
• Bachelor of Theology (Honours) (Korean)
• Bachelor of Theology (Korean)
• Diploma of Christian Studies
• Diploma of Christian Studies (Korean)
• Diploma of Theology
• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Arts (Korean)
• Graduate Diploma of Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Arts (Korean)
• Master of Arts
• Master of Arts (Korean)
• Master of Divinity
• Master of Divinity (Korean)
• Master of Theology
• Master of Theology (Korean)

Main reasons for the decision

Sydney College of Divinity Ltd has:

• A history of successful operation as a higher education provider, including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity.
• Well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design, approval and review processes, including comprehensive external review.
• Highly experienced administrative and teaching staff.
• An active scholarly community with a significant and sustained history of scholarship and research outputs.
• A proven history of successful graduate outcomes.
• Sydney College of Divinity Ltd demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study at AQF level 5-10 in the narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The scope of the assessment included all Australian and overseas sites.

Renewal of course accreditations

Report on renewal of accreditation of sixteen higher education courses of study offered by SAE Institute Pty Limited

On 30 November 2020, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by SAE Institute Pty Limited, for a period of seven years until 30 November 2027:

• Bachelor of Film (Production)
• Bachelor of Film (Post Production)
• Associate Degree of Film
• Bachelor of Games Development (Games Design)
• Bachelor of Games Development (Games Programming)
• Associate Degree of Games Development
• Bachelor of Audio (Post Production)
• Bachelor of Audio (Studio Production)
• Associate Degree of Audio
• Bachelor of Animation (3D Modelling)
• Bachelor of Animation (Character Animation)
• Bachelor of Animation (Visual Effects)
• Associate Degree of Animation
• Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design)
• Bachelor of Design (Web Design)
• Associate Degree of Design.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by SAE Institute Pty Limited for renewal of accreditation continue to meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Renewal of course accreditations

Report on renewal of accreditation of sixteen higher education courses of study offered by SAE Institute Pty Limited

On 30 November 2020, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by SAE Institute Pty Limited, for a period of seven years until 30 November 2027:

• Bachelor of Film (Production)
• Bachelor of Film (Post Production)
• Associate Degree of Film
• Bachelor of Games Development (Games Design)
• Bachelor of Games Development (Games Programming)
• Associate Degree of Games Development
• Bachelor of Audio (Post Production)
• Bachelor of Audio (Studio Production)
• Associate Degree of Audio
• Bachelor of Animation (3D Modelling)
• Bachelor of Animation (Character Animation)
• Bachelor of Animation (Visual Effects)
• Associate Degree of Animation
• Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design)
• Bachelor of Design (Web Design)
• Associate Degree of Design.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by SAE Institute Pty Limited for renewal of accreditation continue to meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of four higher education courses of study offered by INSEARCH Ltd

On 20 October 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 INSEARCH Limited, for a period of seven years until 20 October 2027:

• Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Finance
• Graduate Certificate in Communication
• Graduate Certificate in Technology Practice
• Graduate Certificate in Student Centred Learning

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd

On 02 November 2020, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following course offered by Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 02 November 2027

• Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Main reasons for the decision

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

Withdrawal of registration

Report on application to withdraw registration by North Metropolitan TAFE

TEQSA has determined, under section 43 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), to grant the application from North Metropolitan TAFE to withdraw its registration as a Higher Education Provider, with effect from 14 October 2020.

Main reasons for the decision

This decision reflects North Metropolitan TAFE's choice to withdraw its registration as a higher education provider.

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that North Metropolitan TAFE had ensured the appropriate teach out of its higher education programs prior to withdrawing its registration as a higher education provider.

In addition, TEQSA is satisfied there are appropriate arrangements for the retention of student records and replacement certification, which will be maintained with North Metropolitan TAFE's vocational education training operations.