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.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 11 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 Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 11 February 2028:

• Master of Business Information Systems
• Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems
• Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 11 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 Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 11 February 2028:

• Master of Business Information Systems
• Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems
• Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 11 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 Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 11 February 2028:

• Master of Business Information Systems
• Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems
• Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Institute of Health and Management Pty Ltd

On 26 February 2021, 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 Institute of Health and Management Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 26 February 2028:

• Master of Nursing.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Institute of Health and Management Pty Ltd 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 ISN Psychology Pty Ltd

On 26 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 ISN Psychology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 26 February 2028:
  • Master of Psychology (Sport and Exercise)
  • Doctor of Psychology (Sport and Exercise, Clinical).
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, two conditions on the accreditation of the Master of Psychology (Sport and Exercise) and the Doctor of Psychology (Sport and Exercise, Clinical).

Condition 1: Sports and exercise placements

1. ISN Psychology must not commence delivery of the following two courses of study:

• Master of Psychology (Sport and Exercise)
• Doctor of Psychology (Sport and Exercise, Clinical),

until TEQSA notifies ISN that TEQSA is satisfied that ISN has:

• Reviewed the formal placement agreements and ensure they align with the Health Vic template; and
• Arrangements are in place for ISN PsyBA-approved staff to undertake direct supervision of the sport and exercise placements.

Condition 2: Independent review

1. Immediately following 12 months of delivery, ISN must appoint a suitability qualified independent subject matter expert to review the following two courses of study:

• Master of Psychology (Sport and Exercise)
• Doctor of Psychology (Sport and Exercise, Clinical).

The independent review must consider:

• The appropriateness of the arrangements of the sport and exercise placements in ensuring adequate supervision and achievement of learning outcomes; and
• The adequacy of academic governance oversight in supporting an appropriate research environment.

Prior to engaging an independent expert reviewer ISN must obtain TEQSA's approval of the reviewer and the scope of the review. ISN must provide TEQSA with:

• A copy of the review (within seven days of the completion of the review); and
• A summary of actions (if any) ISN is implementing in response to the review (within two months of the completion of the review)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the courses 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. Standards 2.1.1, 3.3.1, 5.4.1, and 5.4.2 of Part A in relation to the quality assurance arrangements of work-integrated learning placements

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.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd

On 26 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 ISN Psychology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 26 February 2028:
  • Master of Psychology (Sport and Exercise)
  • Doctor of Psychology (Sport and Exercise, Clinical).
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, two conditions on the accreditation of the Master of Psychology (Sport and Exercise) and the Doctor of Psychology (Sport and Exercise, Clinical).

Condition 1: Sports and exercise placements

1. ISN Psychology must not commence delivery of the following two courses of study:

• Master of Psychology (Sport and Exercise)
• Doctor of Psychology (Sport and Exercise, Clinical),

until TEQSA notifies ISN that TEQSA is satisfied that ISN has:

• Reviewed the formal placement agreements and ensure they align with the Health Vic template; and
• Arrangements are in place for ISN PsyBA-approved staff to undertake direct supervision of the sport and exercise placements.

Condition 2: Independent review

1. Immediately following 12 months of delivery, ISN must appoint a suitability qualified independent subject matter expert to review the following two courses of study:

• Master of Psychology (Sport and Exercise)
• Doctor of Psychology (Sport and Exercise, Clinical).

The independent review must consider:

• The appropriateness of the arrangements of the sport and exercise placements in ensuring adequate supervision and achievement of learning outcomes; and
• The adequacy of academic governance oversight in supporting an appropriate research environment.

Prior to engaging an independent expert reviewer ISN must obtain TEQSA's approval of the reviewer and the scope of the review. ISN must provide TEQSA with:

• A copy of the review (within seven days of the completion of the review); and
• A summary of actions (if any) ISN is implementing in response to the review (within two months of the completion of the review)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the courses 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. Standards 2.1.1, 3.3.1, 5.4.1, and 5.4.2 of Part A in relation to the quality assurance arrangements of work-integrated learning placements

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.

Revocation of registration conditions

Report on revocation of conditions imposed on registration of Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd

On 25 February 2021 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions, 3, 4 and 5 imposed on the registration of Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (refer public report of 11 April 2018).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd has met the requirements of the conditions and they are no longer necessary.

Revocation of accreditation condition

Report on the revocation of conditions imposed on the accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by SP Jain School of Global Management Pty Ltd

On 5 March 2021 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 2 and 3 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by SP Jain School of Global Management Pty Ltd (refer public report of 26 June 2019):

• Master of Artificial Intelligence in Business

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the conditions have been met.