Renewal of registration

Report on revocation of Condition One on Renewal of Registration of UOWC Ltd

On 27 October 2016 TEQSA revoked, under Section 32(2) of the TEQSA Act, Condition 1 imposed on the registration of UOWC Ltd (refer public report of 7 July 2016). The decision to revoke the conditions was made on the basis that TEQSA was satisfied that Condition One had been met.

Initial of registration

Report on revocation of condition(s) of registration of Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd

On 20 August 2016 TEQSA revoked, under subsection 32(2) of the TEQSA Act, the conditions imposed on the registration of Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd (refer public report of 27 April 2016). The decision to revoke the conditions was made on the basis that TEQSA was satisfied that the conditions had been met.

Course accreditation

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

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 courses of study offered by Alphacrucis College Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 27 July 2022:

• Diploma of Arts
• Bachelor of Education (Primary) and
• Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Alphacrucis College Pty Ltd for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards and arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Alphacrucis College Limited

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 course of study offered by Alphacrucis College Limited for a period of seven years until 8 August 2020:

• Bachelor of Ministry (formerly Bachelor of Contemporary Ministry)

Background to Decision

Alphacrucis College Limited submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of one course 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 higher education course of study submitted by Alphacrucis College 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 five higher education courses of study offered by Alphacrucis College 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 Alphacrucis College Limited for a period of seven years until 8 August 2020:

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Theology
• Master of Theology
• Associate Degree in Ministry

Background to Decision

Alphacrucis College Limited submitted an application for accreditation of five 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 five higher education courses of study submitted by Alphacrucis College Limited for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

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 Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd

TEQSA has determined, under Section 56 of the TEQSA Act, to renew accreditation of the following higher education course of study in teach out mode offered by Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd until 31 May 2014:

• Graduate Certificate in Counselling Skills

Background to Decision

Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of one course of study in teach out mode under Part 4 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 ('the TEQSA Act'). The purpose of this decision is to facilitate the completion of studies by students enrolled in the course or the transition of students into other equivalent courses offered by the provider or other higher education providers. This also means that no further enrolments are permitted into these courses. 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 higher education course of study submitted by Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd for accreditation complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Morling College Ltd

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, of Morling College Ltd to 28 November 2021 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider.

TEQSA has, under subsection 32(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed two conditions on the registration of Morling College Ltd as a higher education provider.

Condition 1:

That Morling College provides to TEQSA by 31 March 2016: a detailed strategy which includes specific targets, for improvement in student outcomes data, specifically:

• student attrition
• completion rates and
• progression rates

and giving consideration to:

• admission requirements
• student study load
• grade distribution
• students at risk
• adequacy and effectiveness of student support and
• benchmarking.

Condition 2:

That Morling College subsequently provides an annual report on 31 March 2017, 2018 and 2019. The report is to provide:

1. an analysis of improvements in student outcomes data against the targets established under condition 1.
2. an analysis of the probable causes for rates and trends in student outcomes data in each accredited higher education course Morling College offers, and courses offered at the third party entity and considers:
   
   • admission requirements for each cohort
   • mode of study
   • student study load
   • domestic or international students cohort breakdown
   • referral to and uptake of student support (including participation in formal study support programs) and
   • benchmarking of student achievement in similar courses at other higher education providers.

Main Reasons for Decision

As part of the renewal of registration process, TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by Morling College Ltd against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included the delivery site at Macquarie Park. TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to Morling College Ltd's registration is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Morling College Ltd is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards.

The broad issues which relate to the Morling College Ltd's registration include:

• the need to demonstrate implementation of effective quality assurance encompassing systematic monitoring review and improvement particularly in relation to monitoring student attrition, progression and completion rates including in relation to all aspects of the third party arrangements in accordance with Provider Registration Standards 3.8 and 4.5.
• the need to demonstrate effective analysis, reporting and comparison of performance measures on teaching, student learning outcomes, and graduate outcomes to improve higher education operations arrangements in accordance with Provider Registration Standard 5.6.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Nan Tien Institute Limited

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, of Nan Tien Institute Limited (NTI) for a period of four years to 28 April 2020 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by NTI against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites.

TEQSA considers that the decision to renew NTI's registration for a period of four years is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as there are risks that NTI may not continue to comply with a number of the Threshold Standards.

• The broad issues which relate to NTI's registration include:

a) Ongoing financial viability and sustainability.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of the National Art School

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, the National Art School for a period of seven years to 19 August 2022 in the provider category of 'Higher Education Provider'.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by the National Art School against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites.

The National Art School has demonstrated to TEQSA that it continues to meet the Threshold Standards.