Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Gestalt Therapy Brisbane Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Gestalt Therapy Unit Trust

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Gestalt Therapy Brisbane Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 27 March 2021:

• Master of Gestalt Therapy
• Graduate Certificate in Gestalt Therapy

Background to Decision

Gestalt Therapy Brisbane Pty Ltd submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of two courses of study under Part 4 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 ('the TEQSA Act'). Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by Gestalt Therapy Brisbane Pty Ltd for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Queensland Institute of Business and Technology

TEQSA has determined, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Queensland Institute of Business and Technology for a period of seven years until 22 November 2020:

• Diploma of Commerce
• Diploma of Information Technology

Background to Decision

Queensland Institute of Business and Technology submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of two courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by Queensland Institute of Business and Technology for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Queensland Institute of Business and Technology

TEQSA has determined, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Queensland Institute of Business and Technology for a period of seven years until 22 November 2020:

• Diploma of Commerce
• Diploma of Information Technology

Background to Decision

Queensland Institute of Business and Technology submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of two courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by Queensland Institute of Business and Technology for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Kaplan Business School Pty Limited

TEQSA has determined, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to grant accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Kaplan Business School Pty Limited for a period of seven years until 4 March 2022:

• Diploma of Business
• Associate Degree of Business

Background to Decision

Kaplan Business School Pty Limited submitted an application for accreditation of two courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 49(6) enables TEQSA to grant accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by Kaplan Business School Pty Limited for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Kaplan Business School Pty Limited

TEQSA has determined, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to grant accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Kaplan Business School Pty Limited for a period of seven years until 4 March 2022:

• Diploma of Business
• Associate Degree of Business

Background to Decision

Kaplan Business School Pty Limited submitted an application for accreditation of two courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 49(6) enables TEQSA to grant accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by Kaplan Business School Pty Limited for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Extension of registration

Report on extension of registration and variation of condition - South Metropolitan TAFE

TEQSA has extended, under section 37A of the TEQSA Act, the registration of South Metropolitan TAFE as a higher education provider, for a period of two years to 31 December 2019.

TEQSA has varied, under subsection 32(2) of the TEQSA Act, condition 1 previously imposed on the registration of South Metropolitan TAFE as a higher education provider.

The original condition (imposed 28 April 2016) is as follows:

Condition 1

South Metropolitan TAFE to provide quarterly progress reports on the redevelopment and authorisation of the corporate and academic governance framework and activities for higher education including:

• strategic plan
• business plan, showing adequate funding and resources for higher education
• recruitment of academic leaders
• achievement of scholarship activity targets

The varied condition is as follows:

Condition 1

South Metropolitan TAFE to provide two progress reports per year on its higher education operations including:

• Business plan, showing adequate funding and resources for higher education.

TEQSA has extended, under section 57A of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following courses for a period of two years to 31 December 2019:

• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Computer Science
• Associate Degree of Mobile Development
• Associate Degree of Business
• Associate Degree in Hospitality Management
• Associate Degree of Networking
• Associate Degree of Fashion Business
• Associate Degree in Aviation (Operations Management)

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study:

Condition 1

South Metropolitan TAFE must not enrol new students in the courses.

Main Reasons for Decision

TEQSA has made these decisions in light of South Metropolitan TAFE's decision to withdraw its registration and teach out its courses.

Extension of registration

Report on extension of registration and variation of condition - South Metropolitan TAFE

TEQSA has extended, under section 37A of the TEQSA Act, the registration of South Metropolitan TAFE as a higher education provider, for a period of two years to 31 December 2019.

TEQSA has varied, under subsection 32(2) of the TEQSA Act, condition 1 previously imposed on the registration of South Metropolitan TAFE as a higher education provider.

The original condition (imposed 28 April 2016) is as follows:

Condition 1

South Metropolitan TAFE to provide quarterly progress reports on the redevelopment and authorisation of the corporate and academic governance framework and activities for higher education including:

• strategic plan
• business plan, showing adequate funding and resources for higher education
• recruitment of academic leaders
• achievement of scholarship activity targets

The varied condition is as follows:

Condition 1

South Metropolitan TAFE to provide two progress reports per year on its higher education operations including:

• Business plan, showing adequate funding and resources for higher education.

TEQSA has extended, under section 57A of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following courses for a period of two years to 31 December 2019:

• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Computer Science
• Associate Degree of Mobile Development
• Associate Degree of Business
• Associate Degree in Hospitality Management
• Associate Degree of Networking
• Associate Degree of Fashion Business
• Associate Degree in Aviation (Operations Management)

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study:

Condition 1

South Metropolitan TAFE must not enrol new students in the courses.

Main Reasons for Decision

TEQSA has made these decisions in light of South Metropolitan TAFE's decision to withdraw its registration and teach out its courses.

Extension of registration

Report on extension of registration and variation of condition - South Metropolitan TAFE

TEQSA has extended, under section 37A of the TEQSA Act, the registration of South Metropolitan TAFE as a higher education provider, for a period of two years to 31 December 2019.

TEQSA has varied, under subsection 32(2) of the TEQSA Act, condition 1 previously imposed on the registration of South Metropolitan TAFE as a higher education provider.

The original condition (imposed 28 April 2016) is as follows:

Condition 1

South Metropolitan TAFE to provide quarterly progress reports on the redevelopment and authorisation of the corporate and academic governance framework and activities for higher education including:

• strategic plan
• business plan, showing adequate funding and resources for higher education
• recruitment of academic leaders
• achievement of scholarship activity targets

The varied condition is as follows:

Condition 1

South Metropolitan TAFE to provide two progress reports per year on its higher education operations including:

• Business plan, showing adequate funding and resources for higher education.

TEQSA has extended, under section 57A of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following courses for a period of two years to 31 December 2019:

• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Computer Science
• Associate Degree of Mobile Development
• Associate Degree of Business
• Associate Degree in Hospitality Management
• Associate Degree of Networking
• Associate Degree of Fashion Business
• Associate Degree in Aviation (Operations Management)

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study:

Condition 1

South Metropolitan TAFE must not enrol new students in the courses.

Main Reasons for Decision

TEQSA has made these decisions in light of South Metropolitan TAFE's decision to withdraw its registration and teach out its courses.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Macleay College

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education course of study offered by Macleay College for a period of four years until 8 September 2021.

• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above course of study:

Condition 1:

By 1 December 2017 and prior to marketing or enrolling students in the course of study, Macleay College must provide to TEQSA a revised framework for the management of student internship placements that includes:

1. Signed MOUs and/or agreements with host companies sufficient to cater for the proposed first cohort student enrolments
2. A contingency plan or similar for cases where student may not be able to secure an internship host.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition and a shortened period of accreditation to the course of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act as Macleay College is at risk of not maintaining compliance with all Threshold Standards.

The reasons for these decisions include risks that Macleay College may not continue to meet:

a) PCAS 4.2 in relation to the extent to which staff who teach students in the course of study have a sound understanding of current scholarship and/or professional practice in the discipline they teach;

b) PCAS 4.5 in relation to the adequacy and availability of student internship placements;

c) PCAS 5.1 in relation to unit assessment and achievement of the learning outcomes; and

d) PCAS 5.6 in relation to ensuring appropriate course progression and completion.