Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 13 higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic

On 18 August 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 Melbourne Polytechnic:

• Associate Degree of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
• Associate Degree of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
• Bachelor of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
• Bachelor of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
• Graduate Certificate of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
• Graduate Diploma in Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
• Master of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
• Master of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
• Graduate Diploma of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
• Associate Degree of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
• Bachelor of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
• Associate Degree of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 2025
• Bachelor of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 2025

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 accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 13 higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic

On 18 August 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 Melbourne Polytechnic:

• Associate Degree of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
• Associate Degree of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
• Bachelor of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
• Bachelor of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
• Graduate Certificate of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
• Graduate Diploma in Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
• Master of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
• Master of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
• Graduate Diploma of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
• Associate Degree of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
• Bachelor of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
• Associate Degree of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 2025
• Bachelor of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 2025

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.

Registration

Report on registration of AIE Institute Ltd

On 30 March 2021, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by AIE Institute Ltd for registration in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of five years until 30 March 2026.

• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the application by AIE Institute Ltd for accreditation of the following course for a period of five years until 30 March 2026:
  • Bachelor of Game Development

• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Bachelor of Game Development course: No less than four weeks prior to the commencement of the Bachelor of Game Development, AIE Institute Ltd must provide TEQSA with a table specifying:

Condition 1: Academic Staffing

1. the name of each teaching staff member
2. the units to be delivered by the teaching staff member for the upcoming three terms
3. the teaching staff member's highest level of relevant qualification and awarding institution
4. scholarly activities, professional practice or research by the teaching staff member over the preceding six months.

Background

AIE Institute Ltd (AIE) applied to TEQSA for registration in the category of Higher Education Provider and for the accreditation of one course:

• Bachelor of Game Development

TEQSA considered AIE's applications and provided a draft assessment report with details of the assessment of AIE's applications by the responsible assessment team. TEQSA's Commission considered AIE's response to the draft report and made the decision to approve AIE's application for registration on 30 March 2021 on the basis that it was satisfied that AIE met the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015 (HES Framework). One condition was imposed on the accreditation of AIE's course.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that AIE meets the Provider Registration Standards and Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. However, TEQSA considered that there remained a risk related to AIE's capacity to meet the Threshold Standards in the future.

On this basis, TEQSA agreed that it was appropriate to register AIE for a period of five years until 30 March 2026, and to accredit AIE's Bachelor of Game Development course for the same period. The five-year period of registration and accreditation is consistent with the basic principles of regulation and reflects risks associated with an applicant for initial registration intending to offer a higher education course but having no track record in the provision of higher education.

TEQSA also agreed it was appropriate to impose one condition on its course accreditation.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 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.

Registration

Report on registration of AIE Institute Ltd

On 30 March 2021, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by AIE Institute Ltd for registration in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of five years until 30 March 2026.

• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the application by AIE Institute Ltd for accreditation of the following course for a period of five years until 30 March 2026:
  • Bachelor of Game Development

• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Bachelor of Game Development course: No less than four weeks prior to the commencement of the Bachelor of Game Development, AIE Institute Ltd must provide TEQSA with a table specifying:

Condition 1: Academic Staffing

1. the name of each teaching staff member
2. the units to be delivered by the teaching staff member for the upcoming three terms
3. the teaching staff member's highest level of relevant qualification and awarding institution
4. scholarly activities, professional practice or research by the teaching staff member over the preceding six months.

Background

AIE Institute Ltd (AIE) applied to TEQSA for registration in the category of Higher Education Provider and for the accreditation of one course:

• Bachelor of Game Development

TEQSA considered AIE's applications and provided a draft assessment report with details of the assessment of AIE's applications by the responsible assessment team. TEQSA's Commission considered AIE's response to the draft report and made the decision to approve AIE's application for registration on 30 March 2021 on the basis that it was satisfied that AIE met the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015 (HES Framework). One condition was imposed on the accreditation of AIE's course.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that AIE meets the Provider Registration Standards and Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. However, TEQSA considered that there remained a risk related to AIE's capacity to meet the Threshold Standards in the future.

On this basis, TEQSA agreed that it was appropriate to register AIE for a period of five years until 30 March 2026, and to accredit AIE's Bachelor of Game Development course for the same period. The five-year period of registration and accreditation is consistent with the basic principles of regulation and reflects risks associated with an applicant for initial registration intending to offer a higher education course but having no track record in the provision of higher education.

TEQSA also agreed it was appropriate to impose one condition on its course accreditation.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 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.

Renewal of course accreditation

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

On 09 April 2021, a delegate of 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 The Cairnmillar Institute, for a period of seven years until 09 April 2028:

• Master of Professional Psychology Practice.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by The Cairnmillar Institute for renewal of accreditation continues to meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Variation of registration condition

Report on the variation of a condition imposed on the registration of Charles Darwin University

On 12 April 2021 a delegate of TEQSA varied, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the registration of Charles Darwin University (refer public report of 22 January 2020).

Condition 1 (as varied)

1. By 30 June 2021 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 30 September 2021 and 30 September 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 30 September 2021 and 30 September 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. iii. 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 this decision on the basis of mutually agreed modifications for reporting due dates.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by JMC Pty. Limited

On 16 April 2021, 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 JMC Pty. Limited:

• Master of Creative Industries (CRS1400511) from 20 October 2021 to 20 October 2022.
• Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries (CRS1400512) from 20 October 2021 to 20 October 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.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by JMC Pty. Limited

On 16 April 2021, 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 JMC Pty. Limited:

• Master of Creative Industries (CRS1400511) from 20 October 2021 to 20 October 2022.
• Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries (CRS1400512) from 20 October 2021 to 20 October 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.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of four higher education courses of study offered by CIC Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 16 April 2021, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by CIC Higher Education Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until16 April 2028:

• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business
• Graduate Diploma of Business
• Graduate Certificate of Business.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by CIC Higher Education Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.