Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Box Hill Institute

TEQSA has determined, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, that registration of Box Hill Institute as a higher education provider be renewed for a period of seven years to 19 June 2021 in the provider category of 'Higher Education Provider'.

Background to Decision

Box Hill Institute 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 Box Hill Institute against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites.

Box Hill Institute 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 Excelsia College

On 12 February 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 Excelsia College, for a period of seven years until 12 February 2028:

• Master of Professional Accounting
• Bachelor of Business (Accounting).

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Excelsia College

On 12 February 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 Excelsia College, for a period of seven years until 12 February 2028:

• Master of Professional Accounting
• Bachelor of Business (Accounting).

Main reasons for the decision

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

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of JMC Pty Limited

On 10 February 2021, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of JMC Pty Limited in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of four years until 10 February 2025.
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the registration of JMC Pty Limited.

Condition 1. Staff Qualifications and Scholarship

1. By no later than 30 June 2021 JMC Pty Limited (JMC) must appoint:
   1. a suitably qualified person to the position, Dean, Academic Programs
   2. two PhD qualified staff as course leaders to the Masters programs in Brisbane and Melbourne.
2. By 31 March 2022, JMC must obtain a report from an independent expert that considers the extent to which JMC academic staff with academic oversight, and those with teaching and supervisory responsibilities, meet the requirements of the Higher Education Standards Framework to:
   1. have appropriate qualifications and experience for their roles; and
   2. be engaged in continuing scholarship.
3. Prior to engaging the reviewer to perform the review in paragraph 2, JMC must obtain TEQSA's approval for the identity of the reviewer.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made the decisions to renew registration for a shortened period and impose one condition in light of risks that JMC Pty Limited may not continue to meet the provisions of Section 3.2 the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

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.

Revocation of registration conditions

Report on revocation of conditions imposed on registration of JMC Pty Limited

On 22 February 2021, a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 1 and 2 imposed on the registration of JMC Pty Limited (refer public report of 28 September 2016).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made the decision to revoke the two conditions on the basis that JMC Pty Limited has met the conditions and they are no longer necessary.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Chisholm Institute (formerly Chisholm Institute of Technical and Further Education)

On 16 February 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 Chisholm Institute (formerly Chisholm Institute of Technical and Further Education), until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering and Digital Electronics Programming

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Chisholm Institute (formerly Chisholm Institute of Technical and Further Education)for accreditation meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Chisholm Institute (formerly Chisholm Institute of Technical and Further Education)

On 16 February 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 Chisholm Institute (formerly Chisholm Institute of Technical and Further Education), until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering and Digital Electronics Programming

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Chisholm Institute (formerly Chisholm Institute of Technical and Further Education)for accreditation meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Renewal of registration and course accreditation and revocation of registration conditions

Report on renewal of registration of Sydney Institute of Health Sciences Pty. Limited

On 24 February 2021, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Sydney Institute of Health Sciences Pty. Limited in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of seven years until 24 February 2028.
• revoked, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 imposed on the registration of Sydney Institute of Health Sciences Pty. Limited (refer public report of 26 October 2017).
• renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following course offered by Sydney Institute of Health Sciences Pty. Limited, for a period of seven years until 24 February 2028:
  • Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made the decisions to renew registration and accreditation on the basis that it was satisfied that Sydney Institute of Health Sciences Pty. Limited continues to meet the Provider Registration and Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

TEQSA found that Sydney Institute of Health Sciences Pty. Limited has demonstrated a commitment to:

1. managing risks identified in TEQSA's previous renewal of assessment
2. producing substantial improvements to SIHS' risk management approach
3. ongoing cooperation with TEQSA throughout the assessment period
4. ensuring that the learning outcomes and methods of assessments for the Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (BTCM) are consistent with a level seven qualification in accordance to the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

TEQSA made the decision to revoke the conditions on the registration of Sydney Institute of Health Sciences Pty. Limited on the basis that it was satisfied that the conditions have been met.

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.

Renewal of registration and course accreditation and revocation of registration conditions

Report on renewal of registration of Sydney Institute of Health Sciences Pty. Limited

On 24 February 2021, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Sydney Institute of Health Sciences Pty. Limited in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of seven years until 24 February 2028.
• revoked, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 imposed on the registration of Sydney Institute of Health Sciences Pty. Limited (refer public report of 26 October 2017).
• renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following course offered by Sydney Institute of Health Sciences Pty. Limited, for a period of seven years until 24 February 2028:
  • Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made the decisions to renew registration and accreditation on the basis that it was satisfied that Sydney Institute of Health Sciences Pty. Limited continues to meet the Provider Registration and Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

TEQSA found that Sydney Institute of Health Sciences Pty. Limited has demonstrated a commitment to:

1. managing risks identified in TEQSA's previous renewal of assessment
2. producing substantial improvements to SIHS' risk management approach
3. ongoing cooperation with TEQSA throughout the assessment period
4. ensuring that the learning outcomes and methods of assessments for the Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (BTCM) are consistent with a level seven qualification in accordance to the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

TEQSA made the decision to revoke the conditions on the registration of Sydney Institute of Health Sciences Pty. Limited on the basis that it was satisfied that the conditions have been met.

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.