Registration

Report on registration of National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd

On 24 February 2021, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of five years until 24 February 2026.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the applications by National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd for accreditation of the following courses for a period of five years until 24 February 2026:
  • Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
  • Bachelor of Business (Islamic Business).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd meets the Provider Registration Standards and Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of four higher education courses of study offered by Banksia Institute Australia 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 Banksia Institute Australia Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 26 February 2028:

• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• Bachelor of Business (Management)
• Associate Degree in Business
• Diploma of Business.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Banksia Institute Australia 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 four higher education courses of study offered by Banksia Institute Australia 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 Banksia Institute Australia Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 26 February 2028:

• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• Bachelor of Business (Management)
• Associate Degree in Business
• Diploma of Business.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Banksia Institute Australia 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 four higher education courses of study offered by Banksia Institute Australia 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 Banksia Institute Australia Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 26 February 2028:

• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• Bachelor of Business (Management)
• Associate Degree in Business
• Diploma of Business.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Banksia Institute Australia 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 four higher education courses of study offered by Banksia Institute Australia 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 Banksia Institute Australia Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 26 February 2028:

• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• Bachelor of Business (Management)
• Associate Degree in Business
• Diploma of Business.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Revocation of accreditation condition

Report on the revocation of condition imposed on the accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Eastern College Australia Incorporated (formerly Tabor College (Victoria) Inc.)

On 17 March 2021 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by Eastern College Australia Incorporated (formerly Tabor College (Victoria) Inc.) on 18 October 2018 and varied on 22 March 2019 (refer public reports of 12 October 2018 and 22 March 2019):

• Bachelor of Applied Social Science

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the condition has been met.

Renewal of course accreditation

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

On 19 March 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 courses offered by JMC Pty. Limited, for a period of seven years until 19 March 2028:

• Bachelor of Design (Visual Communications)
• Diploma of Design (Visual Communications).

Main reasons for the decision

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

TEQSA acknowledges there is a risk that JMC Pty. Limited may not continue to meet the requirements of Section 3.2 of the Threshold Standards in relation to the extent to which staff are appropriately qualified and equipped for their roles.

TEQSA considers that the condition imposed on the registration of JMC Pty. Limited on 10 February 2021 is sufficient to mitigate this risk. The condition relates to staff qualifications and has been detailed in the Public Report on the renewal of registration of JMC Pty. Limited.

Renewal of course accreditation

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

On 19 March 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 courses offered by JMC Pty. Limited, for a period of seven years until 19 March 2028:

• Bachelor of Design (Visual Communications)
• Diploma of Design (Visual Communications).

Main reasons for the decision

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

TEQSA acknowledges there is a risk that JMC Pty. Limited may not continue to meet the requirements of Section 3.2 of the Threshold Standards in relation to the extent to which staff are appropriately qualified and equipped for their roles.

TEQSA considers that the condition imposed on the registration of JMC Pty. Limited on 10 February 2021 is sufficient to mitigate this risk. The condition relates to staff qualifications and has been detailed in the Public Report on the renewal of registration of JMC Pty. Limited.

Revocation of registration condition

Report on revocation of a condition imposed on the registration of Texila College Australia Pty Ltd

On 23 March 2021 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the registration of Texila College Australia Pty Ltd (refer public report of 30 October 2020).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that the condition has been met and is no longer necessary.