Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of a higher education course of study offered by The Cairnmillar Institute

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education course of study offered by The Cairnmillar Institute for a period of seven years until 16 June 2023:

• Master of Professional Psychology

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the higher education course of study submitted by The Cairnmillar Institute for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards and arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Sheridan College Inc

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education courses of study offered by Sheridan College Inc for a period of three years until 14 June 2019:

• Diploma of Arts
• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Science

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study.

Condition 1:

Sheridan College provide to TEQSA revised course documentation as approved by the Academic Council to demonstrate consideration of the TEQSA Expert reports, in particular:

• to clearly present the structure, delivery methods, assessment approaches and student workload requirements, and show that the courses have an overall coherence for delivery in trimester teaching periods
• that assessment tasks for the project unit provide opportunities for students to demonstrate achievement of the expected student learning outcomes regardless of their trimester of intake into the diploma course

The course accreditation covers delivery at the following location:

• Sheridan College, Aberdeen Street Perth WA 6000

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition to Sheridan College Inc's application for accreditation of three courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Sheridan College Inc is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards. TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards involve a number of matters that may affect Sheridan College Inc's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Diploma of Arts, Diploma of Business and Diploma of Science include PCAS 1.2, 1.6.1.7 and 5.1 (in relation to design of a course of study).

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Sheridan College Inc

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education courses of study offered by Sheridan College Inc for a period of three years until 14 June 2019:

• Diploma of Arts
• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Science

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study.

Condition 1:

Sheridan College provide to TEQSA revised course documentation as approved by the Academic Council to demonstrate consideration of the TEQSA Expert reports, in particular:

• to clearly present the structure, delivery methods, assessment approaches and student workload requirements, and show that the courses have an overall coherence for delivery in trimester teaching periods
• that assessment tasks for the project unit provide opportunities for students to demonstrate achievement of the expected student learning outcomes regardless of their trimester of intake into the diploma course

The course accreditation covers delivery at the following location:

• Sheridan College, Aberdeen Street Perth WA 6000

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition to Sheridan College Inc's application for accreditation of three courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Sheridan College Inc is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards. TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards involve a number of matters that may affect Sheridan College Inc's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Diploma of Arts, Diploma of Business and Diploma of Science include PCAS 1.2, 1.6.1.7 and 5.1 (in relation to design of a course of study).

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Sheridan College Inc

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education courses of study offered by Sheridan College Inc for a period of three years until 14 June 2019:

• Diploma of Arts
• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Science

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study.

Condition 1:

Sheridan College provide to TEQSA revised course documentation as approved by the Academic Council to demonstrate consideration of the TEQSA Expert reports, in particular:

• to clearly present the structure, delivery methods, assessment approaches and student workload requirements, and show that the courses have an overall coherence for delivery in trimester teaching periods
• that assessment tasks for the project unit provide opportunities for students to demonstrate achievement of the expected student learning outcomes regardless of their trimester of intake into the diploma course

The course accreditation covers delivery at the following location:

• Sheridan College, Aberdeen Street Perth WA 6000

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition to Sheridan College Inc's application for accreditation of three courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Sheridan College Inc is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards. TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards involve a number of matters that may affect Sheridan College Inc's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Diploma of Arts, Diploma of Business and Diploma of Science include PCAS 1.2, 1.6.1.7 and 5.1 (in relation to design of a course of study).

Course accreditation

Report on revocation of a condition of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd

On 20 August 2016 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under subsection 53(2) of the TEQSA Act, the conditions imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd (refer public report of 27 April 2016):

• Bachelor of Integrative Psychotherapy
• Bachelor of Arts Psychotherapy

The decision to revoke the conditions was made on the basis that the delegate was satisfied that the conditions had been met.

Course accreditation

Report on revocation of a condition of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd

On 20 August 2016 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under subsection 53(2) of the TEQSA Act, the conditions imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd (refer public report of 27 April 2016):

• Bachelor of Integrative Psychotherapy
• Bachelor of Arts Psychotherapy

The decision to revoke the conditions was made on the basis that the delegate was satisfied that the conditions had been met.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Canberra Institute of Technology

TEQSA has determined, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education course of study offered by Canberra Institute of Technology for a period of seven years until 13 February 2022:

• Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)

Background to Decision

Canberra Institute of Technology submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of one course of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the one higher education course of study submitted by Canberra Institute of Technology for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of the Australian National University

TEQSA has determined, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, that registration of the Australian National University as a higher education provider be renewed for a period of seven years to 6 June 2020 in the provider category of 'Australian University'.

Background to Decision

The Australian National University submitted an application for renewal of registration in the category of 'Australian University' under Section 35 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act). Subsection 36(4) of the TEQSA Act enables TEQSA to renew a provider's registration for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for Decision

As part of the renewal of registration process, TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by the Australian National University against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites.

The Australian National University has demonstrated to TEQSA that it continues to meet the Threshold Standards.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of University of Canberra

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, of University of Canberra for a period of seven years to 17 September 2022 in the provider category of 'Australian University'.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by University of Canberra against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites.

University of Canberra has demonstrated to TEQSA that it continues to meet the Threshold Standards.