Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Southern Academy of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 22 October 2025, 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 Southern Academy of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 21 October 2032:

• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Diploma of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Southern Academy of Higher Education Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 3 higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)

On 23 October 2025, 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 Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE), for a period of 7 years until 22 October 2032:

• Master of Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Melbourne Polytechnic for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 3 higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)

On 23 October 2025, 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 Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE), for a period of 7 years until 22 October 2032:

• Master of Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Melbourne Polytechnic for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 3 higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)

On 23 October 2025, 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 Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE), for a period of 7 years until 22 October 2032:

• Master of Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Melbourne Polytechnic for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Extension of registration and accreditation period

Report on extension of The Institute of Internal Auditors-Australia's registration and 1 course of study

On 15 October 2025, TEQSA extended:

• under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of The Institute of Internal Auditors-Australia's registration from 28 September 2024 to 31 December 2026
• under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the period of accreditation of the Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing from 28 September 2024 to 31 December 2026.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration and course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of registration and accreditation period

Report on extension of The Institute of Internal Auditors-Australia's registration and 1 course of study

On 15 October 2025, TEQSA extended:

• under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of The Institute of Internal Auditors-Australia's registration from 28 September 2024 to 31 December 2026
• under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the period of accreditation of the Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing from 28 September 2024 to 31 December 2026.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration and course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Technical and Further Education Commission

On 29 October 2025, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Technical and Further Education Commission to self-accredit its courses of study in the following Broad Fields of Education at AQF levels 5-8:

• 02 Information Technology
• 07 Education
• 08 Management and Commerce
• 10 Creative Arts

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA:

1. Associate Degree of 3D Art and Animation
2. Associate Degree of Business
3. Associate Degree of Creative Practice
4. Associate Degree of Fashion Design
5. Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation
6. Bachelor of Applied Commerce
7. Bachelor of Business
8. Bachelor of Creative Practice
9. Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)
10. Bachelor of Fashion Design
11. Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber and Network Security)
12. Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Engineering) (formerly BIT (Data Infrastructure Engineering))
13. Bachelor of Property Valuation
14. Diploma of 3D Art and Animation
15. Diploma of Adult Education
16. Diploma of Applied Commerce
17. Diploma of Business
18. Diploma of Creative Practice
19. Diploma of Fashion
20. Diploma of Information Technology
21. Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning (Professional Practice)
22. Graduate Certificate in Leadership
23. Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning
24. Undergraduate Certificate in Commercial and Tax Law
25. Undergraduate Certificate in Financial Accounting Theory and Audit

Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Technical and Further Education Commission continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Technical and Further Education Commission

On 29 October 2025, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Technical and Further Education Commission to self-accredit its courses of study in the following Broad Fields of Education at AQF levels 5-8:

• 02 Information Technology
• 07 Education
• 08 Management and Commerce
• 10 Creative Arts

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA:

1. Associate Degree of 3D Art and Animation
2. Associate Degree of Business
3. Associate Degree of Creative Practice
4. Associate Degree of Fashion Design
5. Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation
6. Bachelor of Applied Commerce
7. Bachelor of Business
8. Bachelor of Creative Practice
9. Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)
10. Bachelor of Fashion Design
11. Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber and Network Security)
12. Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Engineering) (formerly BIT (Data Infrastructure Engineering))
13. Bachelor of Property Valuation
14. Diploma of 3D Art and Animation
15. Diploma of Adult Education
16. Diploma of Applied Commerce
17. Diploma of Business
18. Diploma of Creative Practice
19. Diploma of Fashion
20. Diploma of Information Technology
21. Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning (Professional Practice)
22. Graduate Certificate in Leadership
23. Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning
24. Undergraduate Certificate in Commercial and Tax Law
25. Undergraduate Certificate in Financial Accounting Theory and Audit

Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Technical and Further Education Commission continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Technical and Further Education Commission

On 29 October 2025, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Technical and Further Education Commission to self-accredit its courses of study in the following Broad Fields of Education at AQF levels 5-8:

• 02 Information Technology
• 07 Education
• 08 Management and Commerce
• 10 Creative Arts

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA:

1. Associate Degree of 3D Art and Animation
2. Associate Degree of Business
3. Associate Degree of Creative Practice
4. Associate Degree of Fashion Design
5. Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation
6. Bachelor of Applied Commerce
7. Bachelor of Business
8. Bachelor of Creative Practice
9. Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)
10. Bachelor of Fashion Design
11. Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber and Network Security)
12. Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Engineering) (formerly BIT (Data Infrastructure Engineering))
13. Bachelor of Property Valuation
14. Diploma of 3D Art and Animation
15. Diploma of Adult Education
16. Diploma of Applied Commerce
17. Diploma of Business
18. Diploma of Creative Practice
19. Diploma of Fashion
20. Diploma of Information Technology
21. Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning (Professional Practice)
22. Graduate Certificate in Leadership
23. Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning
24. Undergraduate Certificate in Commercial and Tax Law
25. Undergraduate Certificate in Financial Accounting Theory and Audit

Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Technical and Further Education Commission continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.