Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd

On 07 February 2025, 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 Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 07 February 2032:

• Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
• Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration and course accreditations

Report on renewal of registration and accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd

On 5 February 2025, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 5 February
• renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 5 February 2032:
  • Bachelor of Counselling
  • Master of Counselling

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and its courses continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration and course accreditations

Report on renewal of registration and accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd

On 5 February 2025, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 5 February
• renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 5 February 2032:
  • Bachelor of Counselling
  • Master of Counselling

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and its courses continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration and course accreditations

Report on renewal of registration and accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd

On 5 February 2025, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 5 February
• renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 5 February 2032:
  • Bachelor of Counselling
  • Master of Counselling

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and its courses continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

ESOS condition 7 February 2025

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

On 7 February 2025, TEQSA, under section 10B of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), varied one 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 Pty Ltd (HELI) may provide a course to at Upper Ground, Levels 2 & 3, 655 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008 may not exceed 150 at any time.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of the 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 registration and Self-accrediting authority

Report on renewal of registration and authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of seven years until 13 December 2030.

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF qualification levels 5 and 6 in the following narrow fields of education.

• Other Natural and Physical Sciences (0199)
• Other Information Technology (0299)
• Civil Engineering (0309)
• Other Health (0699)
• Business and Management (0803)
• Human Welfare Studies and Sciences (0905)
• Other Society and Culture (0999)
• Graphic and Design Studies (1005)

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 30 June 2025.

• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 31 December 2025.

• Associate Degree in Commerce and Business
• Diploma of Engineering
• Diploma of Design (formerly Diploma of Graphic Design)
• Diploma of Health Care
• Diploma of Health Sciences
• Diploma of Social and Psychological Science

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 11 August 2028.

• Diploma of Information Technology

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 4 April 2029.

• Diploma of Business

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 29 July 2029.

• Associate Degree in Business

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 7 October 2029.

• Diploma of Design

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 1 March 2030.

• Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Diploma of Science

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Skyline Higher Education Australia Pty Ltd

On 11 February 2025, 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 Skyline Higher Education Australia Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 11 February 2032:

• Master of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Skyline Higher Education Australia Pty Ltd for accreditation meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration and Self-accrediting authority

Report on renewal of registration and authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of seven years until 13 December 2030.

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF qualification levels 5 and 6 in the following narrow fields of education.

• Other Natural and Physical Sciences (0199)
• Other Information Technology (0299)
• Civil Engineering (0309)
• Other Health (0699)
• Business and Management (0803)
• Human Welfare Studies and Sciences (0905)
• Other Society and Culture (0999)
• Graphic and Design Studies (1005)

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 30 June 2025.

• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 31 December 2025.

• Associate Degree in Commerce and Business
• Diploma of Engineering
• Diploma of Design (formerly Diploma of Graphic Design)
• Diploma of Health Care
• Diploma of Health Sciences
• Diploma of Social and Psychological Science

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 11 August 2028.

• Diploma of Information Technology

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 4 April 2029.

• Diploma of Business

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 29 July 2029.

• Associate Degree in Business

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 7 October 2029.

• Diploma of Design

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expiring on 1 March 2030.

• Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Diploma of Science

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration and self-accrediting authority

Report on renewal of registration and authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of William Angliss Institute of TAFE

On 22 January 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of William Angliss Institute of TAFE as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 22 January 2032.

On 12 February 2025, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), William Angliss Institute of TAFE to self-accredit its courses of study up to AQF 9 (excluding Masters by Research) in the following Narrow Fields of Education (NFoE):

• 0803 Business and Management
• 0807 Tourism
• 0903 Human Society
• 0999 Other Society and Culture
• 1101 Food and Hospitality

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

1. Associate Degree in Corporate Hospitality Services
2. Associate Degree in Event Management
3. Associate Degree in Resort and Hotel Management
4. Bachelor of Corporate Hospitality Service
5. Bachelor of Culinary Management
6. Bachelor of Event Management
7. Bachelor of Resort and Hotel Management
8. Bachelor of Resort and Hotel Management (International Practice)
9. Bachelor of Resort and Hotel Management (Professional Practice)
10. Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
11. Diploma of Corporate Hospitality Services
12. Diploma of Event Operations
13. Diploma of Hotel Operations
14. Undergraduate Certificate of Culinary Operations
15. Undergraduate Certificate of Event Operations
16. Undergraduate Certificate of Hospitality Operations
17. Undergraduate Certificate of Hotel Operations
18. Undergraduate Certificate of Resort Operations
19. Associate Degree in Tourism
20. Bachelor of Tourism
21. Bachelor of Tourism (Ecotourism)
22. Bachelor of Tourism (Marketing)
23. Undergraduate Certificate of Tourism Operations
24. Bachelor of Food Studies
25. Bachelor of Food Studies (Community Engagement)
26. Graduate Certificate in Food Systems and Gastronomy
27. Graduate Diploma in Food Systems and Gastronomy
28. Master of Food Systems and Gastronomy
29. Undergraduate Certificate of Food Studies
30. Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Sciences
31. Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Sciences (Professional Practice)
32. Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality Entrepreneurship
33. Graduate Certificate of International Hotel Leadership
34. Graduate Diploma of International Hospitality Entrepreneurship
35. Graduate Diploma of International Hotel Leadership
36. Master of International Hospitality Entrepreneurship
37. Master of International Hotel Leadership

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that William Angliss Institute of TAFE continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.