Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of seven higher education courses of study offered by Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd

On 12 February 2024, 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 Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 12 February 2031:

• Diploma of Bioscience
• Diploma of Psychology
• Diploma of Health Sciences
• Diploma of Engineering
• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Information Technology
• Diploma of Media and Communication (previously Diploma of Mass Media and Communication)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd for renewal of accreditation continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of seven higher education courses of study offered by Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd

On 12 February 2024, 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 Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 12 February 2031:

• Diploma of Bioscience
• Diploma of Psychology
• Diploma of Health Sciences
• Diploma of Engineering
• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Information Technology
• Diploma of Media and Communication (previously Diploma of Mass Media and Communication)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd for renewal of accreditation continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of seven higher education courses of study offered by Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd

On 12 February 2024, 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 Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 12 February 2031:

• Diploma of Bioscience
• Diploma of Psychology
• Diploma of Health Sciences
• Diploma of Engineering
• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Information Technology
• Diploma of Media and Communication (previously Diploma of Mass Media and Communication)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd for renewal of accreditation continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of seven higher education courses of study offered by Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd

On 12 February 2024, 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 Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 12 February 2031:

• Diploma of Bioscience
• Diploma of Psychology
• Diploma of Health Sciences
• Diploma of Engineering
• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Information Technology
• Diploma of Media and Communication (previously Diploma of Mass Media and Communication)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd for renewal of accreditation continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 1 higher education course of study offered by the Technical and Further Education Commission.

On 12 February 2024, 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 the Technical and Further Education Commission for a period of seven years until 12 February 2031:

• Diploma of Trauma-Informed Care and Practice

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by the Technical and Further Education Commission for accreditation meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Initial CRICOS registration

Report on initial CRICOS registration of the Skyline Higher Education Australia Pty Ltd

On 13 February 2024, TEQSA:

• Approved, under section 10 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the registration of the Skyline Higher Education Australia Pty Ltd (SHEA) on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for a period of 5 years until 13 February 2029.
• Imposed, under section 10B of the ESOS Act, one condition on the CRICOS registration of the Skyline Higher Education Australia Pty Ltd.

ESOS Condition 1 - Admission, Recruitment and Support of Overseas Students

1. By 13 February 2025, SHEA must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of SHEA's first year of delivery to overseas students. The expert and terms of reference for this review must be approved by TEQSA. The review should assess the effectiveness of the implementation of SHEA's policies and procedures in ensuring:
   
   1. responsible recruitment of overseas students
   2. its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students.
   3. adequate monitoring and support of overseas students
2. By 13 May 2025, SHEA must provide TEQSA the review report, evidence of consideration of the review report, and any actions in response to the report, by its relevant governing bodies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision considering the significant risks in the recruitment, admissions and support of overseas students, and the heightened risks for a newly registered provider with no track record of delivery to overseas students. The decision to impose a condition was made on the basis that Skyline Higher Education Australia Pty Ltd, may not meet, or continue to meet, all objectives of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 in relation to the recruitment, admission and support of overseas students.

Application to withdraw decision.

In accordance with section 10B(1)(b) of the ESOS Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a registered provider at any time. TEQSA will consider any application by a provider for variation or revocation of a condition.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Academy of Interactive Technology Pty Ltd

On 13 February 2024 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 Academy of Interactive Technology Pty Ltd, until 28 October 2027:

• Associate Degree in Information Technology (Mobile Application Development)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Academy of Interactive Technology Pty Ltd for renewal of accreditation continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

ESOS conditions 08 February 2024

Report of condition varied on the CRICOS registration of Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd (HELI)

On 08 February 2024, TEQSA, under section 10B of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), varied (1) condition on the CRICOS registration of Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd (HELI):

Condition 1: Overseas student enrolments

The maximum number of students that Higher Education Leadership Institute may provide a course to at Level 1, 399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne may not exceed 150 at any time.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd (HELI) may not meet, or continue to meet, the requirements of Standards 2 and 4 of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Box Hill Institute

On 19 February 2024, 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 Box Hill Institute, for a period of seven years until 19 February 2031:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Box Hill Institute for renewal of accreditation continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.