Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Photography Holdings Pty Ltd (T/a Photography Studies College)

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), of the following higher education course of study offered by Photography Holdings Pty Ltd (T/a Photography Studies College) for a period of seven years until 23 June 2024.

• Bachelor of Photography

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

Condition 1:

By 31 October 2017 Photography Holdings Pty Ltd to provide a report of a review of the admissions criteria, course structure and volume of learning of the Bachelor of Photography (articulation pathway), as approved by the Academic Board and Governing Council. The review of the pathway must include external benchmarking with comparable articulation programs and include PSC's analysis of data on the performance of student cohorts by entry pathway, to ensure that all students at the point of admission have adequate prior knowledge and skills to undertake the course of study successfully and achieve the learning outcomes.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to the accreditation of the course of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as the course is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards.

The broad issues which relate to this course include:

• PCAS 1 in relation to the course documentation of the design and delivery of an articulation pathway for the course of study
• PCAS 3 in relation to the admission criteria that take account of external benchmarks and are appropriate for the required learning outcomes of the course of study

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Photography Holdings Pty Ltd (trading as Photography Studies College)

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, of Photography Holdings Pty Ltd for a period of seven years to 22 June 2024 in the provider category of higher education provider. TEQSA has, under subsection 32(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed three conditions on the registration of Photography Holdings Pty Ltd as a higher education provider.

Condition 1:

PSC to provide evidence by 30 September 2017:

• of a report to the governing body of an independent governance review
• minutes of approval and
• any outcomes and actions arising regarding implementation of changes to the governance arrangements.

Condition 2:

PSC to provide evidence by 31 March 2018, and each year of registration, of minutes and reports of PSC's governing body meetings held in the previous year demonstrating implementation of the revised corporate and academic governance arrangements.

The reports must demonstrate that PSC's governing body has:

• appropriate monitoring of potential risks and strategies to mitigate risks
• monitored progress towards performance indicators as identified in a current strategic plan regarding its future directions for higher education.

Condition 3:

PSC to provide evidence by 30 November 2017 of the appointment of an Academic Director with appropriate qualifications and experience for academic leadership of PSC's higher education operations and further development of its scholarship activities.

Main Reasons for Decision

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

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to Photography Holdings Pty Ltd's registration is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Photography Holdings Pty Ltd is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards.

The broad issues which relate to the Photography Holdings Pty Ltd registration include:

• PRS 3.2 regarding the governance arrangements, including membership of the governing body.
• PRS 5.1 regarding provision of academic leadership

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Alphacrucis College Pty Ltd

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 Alphacrucis College Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 27 July 2022:

• Diploma of Arts
• Bachelor of Education (Primary) and
• Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Alphacrucis College Pty Ltd 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 Alphacrucis College Pty Ltd

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 Alphacrucis College Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 27 July 2022:

• Diploma of Arts
• Bachelor of Education (Primary) and
• Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Alphacrucis College Pty Ltd for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards and arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of five higher education courses of study offered by Alphacrucis College Limited

TEQSA has determined, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to grant accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Alphacrucis College Limited for a period of seven years until 8 August 2020:

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Theology
• Master of Theology
• Associate Degree in Ministry

Background to Decision

Alphacrucis College Limited submitted an application for accreditation of five courses 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 49(6) enables TEQSA to grant accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the five higher education courses of study submitted by Alphacrucis College Limited for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of five higher education courses of study offered by Alphacrucis College Limited

TEQSA has determined, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to grant accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Alphacrucis College Limited for a period of seven years until 8 August 2020:

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Theology
• Master of Theology
• Associate Degree in Ministry

Background to Decision

Alphacrucis College Limited submitted an application for accreditation of five courses 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 49(6) enables TEQSA to grant accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the five higher education courses of study submitted by Alphacrucis College Limited for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of five higher education courses of study offered by Alphacrucis College Limited

TEQSA has determined, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to grant accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Alphacrucis College Limited for a period of seven years until 8 August 2020:

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Theology
• Master of Theology
• Associate Degree in Ministry

Background to Decision

Alphacrucis College Limited submitted an application for accreditation of five courses 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 49(6) enables TEQSA to grant accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the five higher education courses of study submitted by Alphacrucis College Limited for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of five higher education courses of study offered by Alphacrucis College Limited

TEQSA has determined, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to grant accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Alphacrucis College Limited for a period of seven years until 8 August 2020:

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Theology
• Master of Theology
• Associate Degree in Ministry

Background to Decision

Alphacrucis College Limited submitted an application for accreditation of five courses 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 49(6) enables TEQSA to grant accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the five higher education courses of study submitted by Alphacrucis College Limited for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by UOWC

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under Section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), of the following higher education course of study offered by UOWC for a period of seven years until 21 October 2023.

• Diploma of Social Science

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the one higher education course of study submitted by UOWC for accreditation complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards and arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.