Cancellation of Course Accreditation

Report on the cancellation of accredited courses

On 22 November 2019 a delegate of TEQSA cancelled, under section 99 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses currently accredited with Think Colleges Pty Ltd:

Associate Degree of Branded Fashion Design (formerly Associate Degree of Applied Design (Branded Fashion))

Bachelor of Branded Fashion Design (formerly Bachelor of Applied Design (Branded Fashion))

Associate Degree of Interior Design (Commercial) (formerly Associate Degree of Applied Design (Commercial Interior))

Associate Degree of Interior Design (Residential) (formerly Associate Degree of Applied Design (Residential Interior))

Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Human Resource Management)

Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial) (formerly Bachelor of Applied Design (Commercial Interior))

Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential) (formerly Bachelor of Applied Design (Residential Interior))

Associate Degree of Digital Media (3D Design and Animation)

Associate Degree of Digital Media (Interaction Design)

Associate Degree of Digital Media (Motion Design)

Bachelor of Digital Media (3D Design and Animation)

Bachelor of Digital Media (Interaction Design)

Bachelor of Digital Media (Motion Design)

Diploma of Digital Media Design

Associate Degree of Business

Associate Degree of Business (Event Management)

Associate Degree of Business (Marketing)

Associate Degree of Business (Public Relations)

Associate Degree of Business (Tourism Management)

Associate Degree of Communication Design

Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)

Bachelor of Communication Design

Diploma of Business

Diploma of Business (Event Management)

Diploma of Business (Hospitality Management)

Diploma of Business (Marketing)

Diploma of Business (Public Relations)

Diploma of Business (Tourism Management)

Diploma of Communication Design.

The National Register will indicate for each course:

Accreditation cancelled by TEQSA at provider's request, effective 22 November 2019

Main reasons for the decision

The course accreditation was cancelled by mutual agreement between TEQSA and Think Colleges Pty Ltd on the basis that the courses will not be delivered. The delegate is satisfied that no enrolments have been or will be accepted and that the provider has not recommenced delivery of the courses.

Revocation of accreditation conditions

Report on the revocation of conditions imposed on the accreditation of four higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly North Melbourne Institute of TAFE)

On 4 December 2019 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 2 imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly North Melbourne Institute of TAFE) (refer public report of 20 March 2017):

• Associate Degree of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology

On 4 December 2019 a delegate of TEQSA also revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly North Melbourne Institute of TAFE) (refer public report of 12 December 2017):

• Associate Degree of Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that the conditions were no longer necessary.

Revocation of accreditation conditions

Report on the revocation of conditions imposed on the accreditation of four higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly North Melbourne Institute of TAFE)

On 4 December 2019 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 2 imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly North Melbourne Institute of TAFE) (refer public report of 20 March 2017):

• Associate Degree of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology

On 4 December 2019 a delegate of TEQSA also revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly North Melbourne Institute of TAFE) (refer public report of 12 December 2017):

• Associate Degree of Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that the conditions were no longer necessary.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Macleay College Pty Limited

On 30 January 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following course offered by Macleay College Pty Limited:

• Diploma of Advertising & Media from 11 September 2021 to 20 July 2022

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.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Charles Darwin University

On 22 January 2020 TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Charles Darwin University in the category of Australian University, for a period of seven years until 22 January 2027.
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the registration of Charles Darwin University.
  • Condition 1: Governance and accountability
    
    1. By 30 June 2020 CDU must provide TEQSA with a comprehensive framework, approved by its Council, for reporting:
       
       1. against the performance targets in its Strategic Plan and Teaching and Learning Plan
       2. on performance against institutional benchmarks for academic quality and outcomes
       3. on the occurrence and nature of formal complaints, allegations of misconduct and breaches of academic or research integrity
       4. on the quality of teaching and learning, including external referencing of the success of student cohorts against comparable courses of study.
    2. By 28 February 2021 and 28 February 2022, CDU must provide TEQSA with evidence covering the previous 12 months that the Council:
       
       1. has in place, and implements, systems and processes to monitor and ensure compliance with the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015
       2. monitors progress against performance targets as set out in the Strategic Plan and the Learning and Teaching Plan (to be developed and introduced for 2020), and takes action to address underperformance
       3. monitors the occurrence and nature of formal complaints, allegations of misconduct and breaches of academic or research integrity, and takes action to address underlying causes
       4. regularly reviews risk registers and has adequate processes in place to monitor and mitigate risks, including risk posed by third-party providers.
    3. By 28 February 2021 and 28 February 2022, CDU must provide TEQSA with evidence covering the previous 12 months that its Academic Board:
       
       1. monitors performance against institutional benchmarks for academic quality and outcomes, and action is taken to improve performance
       2. monitors the quality of teaching and learning and reports on the outcomes of such monitoring to the Council
       3. evaluates the effectiveness of institutional monitoring, review and improvement of academic activities
       4. ensures that data on student progress and success is used to inform admission criteria and approaches to course design, teaching, supervision, learning and academic support.The evidence in relation to paragraphs b. and c. of this condition must include copies of reports to the relevant governing bodies, as well as evidence of consideration and action taken on those reports by the relevant bodies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that Charles Darwin University may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Section 5.2 of Part A, in relation to academic integrity
2. Section 5.3 of Part A, in relation to course monitoring, review and improvement
3. Section 6.2 of Part A, in relation to corporate monitoring and accountability
4. Section 6.3 of Part A, in relation to academic governance.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 32 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Study Group Australia Pty Limited

On 26 February 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following course offered by Study Group Australia Pty Limited, for a period of 19 months until 24 January 2025:

• Diploma of Commerce

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.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd

On 27 February 2020, 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 ISN Psychology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 27 February 2027:
  • Master of Professional Psychology (5+1).
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, two conditions on the accreditation of the Master of Professional Psychology (5+1).

• Condition 1: Professional accreditation and clinical arrangements ISN Psychology Pty Ltd must not enrol students in, or commence delivery of, the Master of Professional Psychology (5+1) until TEQSA notifies the provider that TEQSA is satisfied that
  
  1. it has obtained the accreditation status of 'Conditional Accreditation' from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council for this accredited course of study, and
  2. fit-out of the clinic at 7 Ormond Boulevard, Bundoora is complete and ready for use.

• Condition 2: Staffing By 30 June 2020 and each year until further notice, ISN must provide a list of scholarly activity, including publications for each staff member teaching this course for each academic year, and the framework for which 'scholarly activity' is defined, supported, and quantified by ISN.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the course submitted by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Standard 2.1.1 of Part A, in relation to facilities and infrastructure
2. Standard 3.1.5 of Part A, in relation to professional accreditation
3. Section 3.2 of Part A, in relation to staffing.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a higher education course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 10 higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd

On 18 February 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd:

• Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) from 1 May 2021 to 1 May 2022
• Bachelor of Health Science (Myotherapy) from 23 April 2022 to 30 March 2025
• Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) from 23 April 2022 to 30 March 2025
• Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine) from 23 April 2022 to 30 March 2025
• Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) (Honours) from 28 October 2022 to 30 March 2025
• Bachelor of Health Science (Myotherapy) (Honours) from 28 October 2022 to 30 March 2025
• Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) (Honours) from 28 October 2022 to 30 March 2025
• Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine) (Honours) from 28 October 2022 to 30 March 2025
• Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) (Honours) from 28 October 2022 to 30 March 2025
• Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) from 1 May 2021 to 30 March 2025

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.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 10 higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd

On 18 February 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd:

• Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) from 1 May 2021 to 1 May 2022
• Bachelor of Health Science (Myotherapy) from 23 April 2022 to 30 March 2025
• Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) from 23 April 2022 to 30 March 2025
• Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine) from 23 April 2022 to 30 March 2025
• Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) (Honours) from 28 October 2022 to 30 March 2025
• Bachelor of Health Science (Myotherapy) (Honours) from 28 October 2022 to 30 March 2025
• Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) (Honours) from 28 October 2022 to 30 March 2025
• Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine) (Honours) from 28 October 2022 to 30 March 2025
• Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) (Honours) from 28 October 2022 to 30 March 2025
• Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) from 1 May 2021 to 30 March 2025

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.