Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 2 higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd

On 17 March 2026, 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 Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 16 March 2033:

• Master of Counselling (Korean)
• Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Korean)

Main reasons for the decision

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

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Australian College of Nursing Ltd

On 17 March 2026, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Re-Entry) offered by Australian College of Nursing Ltd from 27 September 2026 to 27 September 2027.

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 or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Initial ESOS registration

Report on initial ESOS registration of the Amtech Institute Pty Ltd

On 19 March 2026, TEQSA:

• Approved, under section 10 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the registration of the Amtech Institute Pty Ltd (Amtech). on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for a period of 5 years until 19 March 2031.
• Imposed, under section 10B of the ESOS Act, one condition on the ESOS registration of the Amtech Institute Pty Ltd.

Condition 1:

1. By 1 October 2027, Amtech must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of Amtech's first year of delivery to overseas students. The expert and terms of reference for this review must be approved by TEQSA. The review should assess the effectiveness of the implementation of Amtech's policies and procedures in ensuring:
   
   1. responsible recruitment of overseas students
   2. its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students
   3. adequate monitoring and support of overseas students.
2. By 1 February 2028, Amtech must provide TEQSA evidence of consideration of the review report, and any actions in response to the report, by its relevant governing bodies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of the risk that the Amtech Institute Pty Ltd may not comply, or continue to comply with, the following objectives of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018:

• recruit responsibly by ensuring students are appropriately qualified and sufficiently informed for their chosen course (Standard 2)
• ensure that its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students (Standard 4)
• assist overseas students adjust to study and life in Australia (Standard 6)
• safeguard the integrity of Australia's migration laws (Standard 8)
• appropriately manage overseas student enrolment, monitoring and reporting (Standard 9)

Application to withdraw decision

In accordance with section 10B(1)(b) of the ESOS Act, TEQSA may vary or remove a condition imposed on the registration of a registered provider at any time. TEQSA will consider any application by a provider for variation or revocation of a condition.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Holmesglen Institute (formerly Holmesglen Institute of TAFE)

On 14 March 2026, 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 Holmesglen Institute (formerly Holmesglen Institute of TAFE), for a period of 7 years until 13 March 2033:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 2 higher education courses of study offered by ECA Higher Education Institute Pty Ltd

On 27 March 2026, 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 ECA Higher Education Institute Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 26 March 2033:

• Master of Social Work
• Graduate Certificate of Social Science.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 2 higher education courses of study offered by ECA Higher Education Institute Pty Ltd

On 27 March 2026, 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 ECA Higher Education Institute Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 26 March 2033:

• Master of Social Work
• Graduate Certificate of Social Science.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 5 higher education courses of study offered by Queensland Institute of Higher Education

On 27 March 2026, 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 Queensland Institute of Higher Education Incorporated for a period of 7 years until 26 March 2033:

• Master of Information Technology (Data Science)
• Master of Information Technology (Cybersecurity)
• Master of Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
• Graduate 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 Queensland Institute of Higher Education for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Initial ESOS registration

Report on initial ESOS registration of the Metavision Institute Pty Ltd

On 1 May 2026, TEQSA:

• Approved, under section 10 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the registration of the Metavision Institute Pty Ltd (Metavision) on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for a period of 7 years until 30 April 2033.
• Imposed, under section 10B of the ESOS Act, one condition on the ESOS registration of the Metavision Institute Pty Ltd.

Condition 1:

1. By 18 November 2027, Metavision must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of Metavision's first year of delivery to overseas students. The expert and terms of reference for this review must be approved by TEQSA. The review should assess the effectiveness of the implementation of Metavision's policies and procedures in ensuring:
   
   1. responsible recruitment of overseas students
   2. its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students
   3. adequate monitoring and support of overseas students.
2. By 18 March 2028, Metavision must provide TEQSA evidence of consideration of the review report, and any actions in response to the report, by its relevant governing bodies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of the risk that the Metavision Institute Pty Ltd may not comply, or continue to comply with, the following objectives of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018:

• recruit responsibly by ensuring students are appropriately qualified and sufficiently informed for their chosen course (Standard 2)
• ensure that its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students (Standard 4)
• assist overseas students adjust to study and life in Australia (Standard 6)
• safeguard the integrity of Australia’s migration laws (Standard 8)
• appropriately manage overseas student enrolment, monitoring and reporting (Standard 9)

Application to withdraw decision

In accordance with section 10B(1)(b) of the ESOS Act, TEQSA may vary or remove a condition imposed on the registration of a registered provider at any time. TEQSA will consider any application by a provider for variation or revocation of a condition.

Registration and accreditation

Report on registration and accreditation of Australian National Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Australian National Institute of Technology Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education for a period of 5 years until 28 April 2031
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses offered by Australian National Institute of Technology Pty Ltd for a period of 5 years until 28 April 2031:
  • Master of Computer Science
  • Graduate Certificate in Computer Science
  • Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Australian National Institute of Technology Pty Ltd meets the Provider Registration Standards and applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.