Renewal of registration and revocation of registration condition

Report on renewal of registration of National Institute of Organisation Dynamics Australia Ltd

On 17 March 2021 TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of National Institute of rganisation Dynamics Australia Ltd in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of four years until 17 March 2025.
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, three conditions on the registration of National Institute of Organisation Dynamics Australia Ltd.

Condition 1: External referencing and benchmarking

By 30 June 2021, NIODA must:

1. provide evidence of implementation of the policy framework for external referencing and course benchmarking with a progress report on completed activities to Academic Board and minutes of its consideration of any recommendations for improvements to the Master of Leadership and Management (Organisation Dynamics).
2. provide evidence of a forward schedule of course benchmarking activities and details of comparable courses of study offered by national and international comparators.

Condition 2: Scholarship

1. By 30 June 2021, NIODA must provide TEQSA with evidence that:
   
   1. demonstrates its academic policy framework for monitoring and reporting on staff scholarship and research includes definitions and information in sufficient detail to identify the types of activities and outputs
   2. demonstrates its monitoring and reporting includes information relating to satisfactory external peer review and that the outcomes of scholarship and research activities are able to be mapped to engagement of staff in their teaching activities.
2. By 30 September 2021, NIODA must provide TEQSA with evidence that details the volume of research and scholarly activity and in particular, the extent to which such activity involves satisfactory external peer review and is mapped to staff teaching activities. The evidence should detail how NIODA ensures that scholarly activity is of an appropriate quality and how various activities are assessed as being scholarly in nature.

Condition 3: Financial viability

By 30 June 2021, NIODA must provide TEQSA with updated financial projections that have been considered by the governing body. The financial projections should also demonstrate how NIODA will apply its resources to maintain its on-going viability and continue to meet the requirements of the Higher Education Standards Framework to achieve its performance targets and to sustain the quality of higher education that is offered.

revoked, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, Condition 5 imposed on the registration of National Institute of Organisation Dynamics Australia (refer public report of 13 October 2016).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that National Institute of Organisation Dynamics Australia Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

• Standard 6.2.1 in relation to NIODA's corporate monitoring and accountability, including its financial viability due to the limited basis for assurance about how NIODA will achieve the enrolment numbers that underpin its financial projections.
• Standards 5.3.1, 5.3.4 and 5.3.7 in relation to its quality assurance arrangements in place for external referencing and course benchmarking with comparable courses of study specialising in the organisation dynamics discipline.
• Standard 3.2.3 and Criteria B1.1.4 because NIODA has not fully implemented a scholarship framework demonstrating it meets the HES Framework criteria that its academic staff are active in scholarship that informs their teaching.

TEQSA made the decision to revoke Condition 5 on the registration of NIODA on the basis that it was satisfied that the condition was no longer necessary.

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.

Course accreditation

Report on the courses offered by Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 29 March 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 Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 29 March 2028:

• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Diploma of Information Technology
• Diploma on Entrepreneurship and Innovation; and,
• Diploma of Accounting.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied the Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on the courses offered by Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 29 March 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 Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 29 March 2028:

• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Diploma of Information Technology
• Diploma on Entrepreneurship and Innovation; and,
• Diploma of Accounting.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied the Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on the courses offered by Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 29 March 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 Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 29 March 2028:

• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Diploma of Information Technology
• Diploma on Entrepreneurship and Innovation; and,
• Diploma of Accounting.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied the Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on the courses offered by Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 29 March 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 Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 29 March 2028:

• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Diploma of Information Technology
• Diploma on Entrepreneurship and Innovation; and,
• Diploma of Accounting.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied the Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

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.