Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 3 higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)

On 23 October 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 Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE), for a period of 7 years until 22 October 2032:

• Master of Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

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

Extension of registration and accreditation period

Report on extension of The Institute of Internal Auditors-Australia's registration and 1 course of study

On 15 October 2025, TEQSA extended:

• under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of The Institute of Internal Auditors-Australia's registration from 28 September 2024 to 31 December 2026
• under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the period of accreditation of the Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing from 28 September 2024 to 31 December 2026.

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 and course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of registration and accreditation period

Report on extension of The Institute of Internal Auditors-Australia's registration and 1 course of study

On 15 October 2025, TEQSA extended:

• under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of The Institute of Internal Auditors-Australia's registration from 28 September 2024 to 31 December 2026
• under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the period of accreditation of the Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing from 28 September 2024 to 31 December 2026.

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 and course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Technical and Further Education Commission

On 29 October 2025, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Technical and Further Education Commission to self-accredit its courses of study in the following Broad Fields of Education at AQF levels 5-8:

• 02 Information Technology
• 07 Education
• 08 Management and Commerce
• 10 Creative Arts

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA:

1. Associate Degree of 3D Art and Animation
2. Associate Degree of Business
3. Associate Degree of Creative Practice
4. Associate Degree of Fashion Design
5. Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation
6. Bachelor of Applied Commerce
7. Bachelor of Business
8. Bachelor of Creative Practice
9. Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)
10. Bachelor of Fashion Design
11. Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber and Network Security)
12. Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Engineering) (formerly BIT (Data Infrastructure Engineering))
13. Bachelor of Property Valuation
14. Diploma of 3D Art and Animation
15. Diploma of Adult Education
16. Diploma of Applied Commerce
17. Diploma of Business
18. Diploma of Creative Practice
19. Diploma of Fashion
20. Diploma of Information Technology
21. Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning (Professional Practice)
22. Graduate Certificate in Leadership
23. Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning
24. Undergraduate Certificate in Commercial and Tax Law
25. Undergraduate Certificate in Financial Accounting Theory and Audit

Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Technical and Further Education Commission continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Registration

Report on registration of Iona Trinity College of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 25 October 2023, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Iona Trinity College of Higher Education Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 25 October 2028.
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the registration of Iona Trinity College of Higher Education Pty Ltd.

Condition 1: Corporate Monitoring and Accountability

1. During the initial 5-year registration period after commencing the delivery of the accredited courses, within 60 days of 30 June each year ITC must provide (for the preceding 12-month period):
   
   1. actual versus budget reports for the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
   2. the actual EFTSL figures for the 12-month period compared to those projected in the sensitised forecast.
2. If the net operating cash flows or actual EFTSL enrolments are less than the projections (contained within the sensitised forecast) by a margin of 10 per cent or greater, a report to TEQSA is required. That report must be based on ITC's Board-approved management accounts and otherwise include a business plan, revised financial projections and all actions along with timeframes planned for correcting any shortfall in student numbers or net operating cashflows.
3. During the initial 5-year registration period, within 60 days of 30 June each year, ITC must provide evidence that ITC's governing body is assured that financial support from Iona Columba College (ICC) is adequate to support ITC's financial viability.

• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following higher education courses of study offered by Iona Trinity College of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of five years until 25 October 2028:
  • Advanced Diploma of Counselling
  • Advanced Diploma of Counselling (Korean)
  • Bachelor of Theology
  • Bachelor of Theology (Korean)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that Iona Trinity College of Higher Education Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Part A, Section 6.2 Corporate Monitoring and Accountability in relation to Standard 6.2.1, paragraph c. The condition will provide TEQSA with sufficient oversight should ITC's financial viability decline and advanced notification if ITC's student projections fall below projected student numbers forecast.

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.

Renewal of CRICOS registration

Report on renewal of CRICOS registration of University of South Australia

On 15 November 2023, TEQSA renewed, under section 10E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the CRICOS registration of the University of South Australia for a period of seven years until 15 November 2030.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the University of South Australia continues to meet the requirements of the ESOS Act and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training 2018 (National Code).

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of 1 higher education course of study offered by Campion Institute Limited

On 6 November 2023, 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 Campion Institute Limited, for a period of seven years until 6 November 2030:

• Diploma of Classical Languages

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Campion Institute Limited for renewal of accreditation 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 TAFE Queensland

On 27 November 2023, 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 TAFE Queensland for a period of seven years until 27 November 2030:

• Bachelor of Nursing

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Navitas Professional Institute 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 ICHM Pty Ltd

On 30 October 2023, 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 ICHM Pty Ltd, for a period of four years until 30 October 2027:

• Associate Degree of Business (Hospitality Management)
• Diploma of Business (Hospitality Management)

Main reasons for the decision

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