Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd.

On 22 September 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 College of the Arts Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 22 September 2028:

• Graduate Diploma of Ethical Leadership
• Graduate Certificate of Ethical Leadership.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd.

On 22 September 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 College of the Arts Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 22 September 2028:

• Graduate Diploma of Ethical Leadership
• Graduate Certificate of Ethical Leadership.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Kontea Pty Ltd

On 19 August 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 Kontea Pty Ltd, until 31 December 2021:
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Cost Estimation for Residential Construction
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Building Information Modelling for Construction Management
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Residential Building Inspection
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Undergraduate Certificate in Cost Estimation for Residential Construction, Undergraduate Certificate in Building Information Modelling for Construction Management, and Undergraduate Certificate in Residential Building Inspection

Condition 1:

Not later than two weeks prior to the commencement of delivery of the course of study, Kontea Pty Ltd must:

provide TEQSA with a report from a suitably qualified independent expert, with the agreement of TEQSA as to the identity of the expert and the terms of reference of their engagement, on its proposed arrangements for delivery of the course online; and

provide TEQSA with Kontea's response, endorsed by the relevant academic governing body, on implementing the recommendations made in the report in paragraph (a).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of risks that the courses submitted for accreditation by Kontea Pty Ltd may not continue to meet, the following provision of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

Standard 3.1.4 of Part A, in relation to whether the course has been designed enable the achievement of expected learning outcomes when delivered in an online mode.

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 three higher education courses of study offered by Kontea Pty Ltd

On 19 August 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 Kontea Pty Ltd, until 31 December 2021:
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Cost Estimation for Residential Construction
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Building Information Modelling for Construction Management
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Residential Building Inspection
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Undergraduate Certificate in Cost Estimation for Residential Construction, Undergraduate Certificate in Building Information Modelling for Construction Management, and Undergraduate Certificate in Residential Building Inspection

Condition 1:

Not later than two weeks prior to the commencement of delivery of the course of study, Kontea Pty Ltd must:

provide TEQSA with a report from a suitably qualified independent expert, with the agreement of TEQSA as to the identity of the expert and the terms of reference of their engagement, on its proposed arrangements for delivery of the course online; and

provide TEQSA with Kontea's response, endorsed by the relevant academic governing body, on implementing the recommendations made in the report in paragraph (a).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of risks that the courses submitted for accreditation by Kontea Pty Ltd may not continue to meet, the following provision of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

Standard 3.1.4 of Part A, in relation to whether the course has been designed enable the achievement of expected learning outcomes when delivered in an online mode.

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.

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study in teach out mode offered by Tabor College Incorporated

On 5 May 2022, 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 in teach out mode offered by Tabor College Incorporated, until 3 April 2024:

• Diploma of Theology

No new enrolments are permitted in the above course.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it considers it appropriate to permit Tabor College Incorporated to teach out the above course over two years.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by National Art School

On 05 May 2022, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following course offered by National Art School:

• Doctor of Fine Art from 27 September 2024 to 19 August 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute

On 13 May 2022, 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 Box Hill Institute, for a period of seven years until 13 May 2029:

• Bachelor of Design
• Associate Degree of Design.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute

On 13 May 2022, 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 Box Hill Institute, for a period of seven years until 13 May 2029:

• Bachelor of Design
• Associate Degree of Design.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Monash College Pty Ltd

On 17 May 2022, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Monash College Pty Ltd from 30 May 2022 to 30 June 2025:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering
• Undergraduate Certificate in Science.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.