Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Victorian Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 29 June 2020 TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following course offered by Victorian Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of four (4) years until 29 June 2024:

• Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision to renew accreditation for a period of four years to align with the period of registration effective until 29 June 2024.

TEQSA has determined that risks of non-compliance exist, and that these risks are mitigated through the conditions imposed on the registration of Victorian Institute of Technology Pty Ltd.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Melbourne Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 29 June 2020, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Melbourne Institute of Technology Pty Ltd in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of seven years until 29 June 2027.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Melbourne Institute of Technology Pty Ltd continues to meet the Provider Registration and Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015 (HES Framework).

TEQSA has found that Melbourne Institute of Technology Pty Ltd has demonstrated a commitment to:

1. addressing areas of identified risk of non-compliance with the HES Framework
2. the implementation of a suitable framework to maintain academic integrity
3. ongoing support of students designed to identify, intervene and assist toward successful completion, and
4. expanding its approach to data monitoring to allow for more granular analysis of student performance.

Extension of registration period

Report on extension of registration of ICHM Pty Ltd

On 1 June 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of ICHM Pty Ltd from 23 January 2021 to 23 January 2023.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce regulatory burden for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 four higher education courses of study offered by ICHM Pty Ltd

On 1 June 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 ICHM Pty Ltd:

• Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management from 9 January 2022 to 23 January 2023
• Diploma of Hospitality Management from 9 January 2022 to 23 January 2023
• Associate Degree in Hospitality Management from 4 December 2021 to 23 January 2023
• Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) from 4 December 2021 to 23 January 2023

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce regulatory burden for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 four higher education courses of study offered by ICHM Pty Ltd

On 1 June 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 ICHM Pty Ltd:

• Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management from 9 January 2022 to 23 January 2023
• Diploma of Hospitality Management from 9 January 2022 to 23 January 2023
• Associate Degree in Hospitality Management from 4 December 2021 to 23 January 2023
• Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) from 4 December 2021 to 23 January 2023

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce regulatory burden for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 four higher education courses of study offered by ICHM Pty Ltd

On 1 June 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 ICHM Pty Ltd:

• Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management from 9 January 2022 to 23 January 2023
• Diploma of Hospitality Management from 9 January 2022 to 23 January 2023
• Associate Degree in Hospitality Management from 4 December 2021 to 23 January 2023
• Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) from 4 December 2021 to 23 January 2023

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce regulatory burden for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 four higher education courses of study offered by ICHM Pty Ltd

On 1 June 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 ICHM Pty Ltd:

• Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management from 9 January 2022 to 23 January 2023
• Diploma of Hospitality Management from 9 January 2022 to 23 January 2023
• Associate Degree in Hospitality Management from 4 December 2021 to 23 January 2023
• Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) from 4 December 2021 to 23 January 2023

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce regulatory burden for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 registration period

Report on extension of registration of Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd

On 15 July 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd from 1 May 2021 to 1 May 2024.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 registration period

Report on extension of registration of Australian Academy of Music and Performing Arts

On 15 July 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Australian Academy of Music and Performing Arts from 31 December 2020 to 31 December 2023.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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.