Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of The University of Melbourne

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, of The University of Melbourne for a period of seven years to 22 June 2024 in the provider category of 'Australian University'.

Main reasons for decision

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

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

1. TEQSA notes the high standard of recording keeping, in the form of policies and comprehensive minutes and associated documents. These documents provide a detailed account of decision making and implementation and demonstrate the effective manner in which the University of Melbourne Executive assures itself that it receives appropriate advice, and that its delegations are actioned.
2. TEQSA acknowledges the commitment of The University of Melbourne to increasing engagement of Indigenous students in higher education, and notes that demonstration to this commitment is evidenced through several initiatives documented in the minutes of the Academic Board and its Committees.
3. The commitment to including the student voice in a culture of continuous improvement is also noted. The inclusion of changes to policy in the University-wide register of complaints demonstrates the willingness of the University of provide institutional response to issues identified through the complaints and grievance procedures.
4. TEQSA notes the University's robust commitment to academic and research integrity and commends the resolution to appoint local 'Academic Integrity Champions' to further educate students within their Faculty and Schools about academic integrity.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of the William Angliss Institute of TAFE

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, of the William Angliss Institute of TAFE for a period of seven years to 13 April 2024 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by the William Angliss Institute of TAFE against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites.

The William Angliss Institute of TAFE has demonstrated to TEQSA that it continues to meet the Threshold Standards.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of the Arts 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 Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd for a period of six years until 8 December 2023:

• Bachelor of Arts (Music) and Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
• Bachelor of Arts (Audio Production) and Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)

Main reasons for decision

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

The renewal date of the courses has been aligned with the date of the renewal of the Individual Bachelors.

Risks associated with student performance are currently being mitigated by a condition (Condition 4) imposed on the registration of Australian College of the Arts. TEQSA would expect to see material improvement in student performance within this suite of courses. A failure to do so may result in further assurance action by TEQSA.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of the Arts 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 Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd for a period of six years until 8 December 2023:

• Bachelor of Arts (Music) and Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
• Bachelor of Arts (Audio Production) and Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)

Main reasons for decision

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

The renewal date of the courses has been aligned with the date of the renewal of the Individual Bachelors.

Risks associated with student performance are currently being mitigated by a condition (Condition 4) imposed on the registration of Australian College of the Arts. TEQSA would expect to see material improvement in student performance within this suite of courses. A failure to do so may result in further assurance action by TEQSA.

Course accreditation

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

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 Photography Holdings Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 23 June 2024:

• Master of Arts Photography

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above course of study. Photography Holdings Pty Ltd must:

Condition 1:

By 30 September 2017 Photography Holdings Pty Ltd to provide RPL and credit transfer procedures for the Master of Arts Photography (benchmarked against comparable courses at other providers) that ensure that students admitted to the degree on the basis of RPL have the required level of background skills and knowledge to position them to achieve the course learning outcomes.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main reasons for 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 the Threshold Standards.

The broad issues which relate to this course include:

• 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 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

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Australian Institute of Management - QLD & NT

TEQSA has determined, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, that registration of Australian Institute of Management - QLD & NT as a higher education provider be renewed for a period of seven years to 16 January 2021 in the provider category of 'Higher Education Provider'.

Background to Decision

Australian Institute of Management - QLD & NT submitted an application for renewal of registration in the category of 'Higher Education Provider' 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 Australian Institute of Management - QLD & NT against the Threshold Standards. Australian Institute of Management - QLD & NT has demonstrated to TEQSA that it continues to meet the Threshold Standards.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Christian Heritage College

TEQSA has determined, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, that registration of Christian Heritage College as a higher education provider be renewed for a period of seven years to 16 January 2021 in the provider category of 'Higher Education Provider'.

Background to Decision

Christian Heritage College submitted an application for renewal of registration in the category of Higher Education Provider 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 Christian Heritage College against the Threshold Standards.

Christian Heritage College has demonstrated to TEQSA that it continues to meet the Threshold Standards.