Withdrawal of registration

Report on application to withdraw registration by Eastern Health

TEQSA has determined, under section 43 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), to grant the application from Eastern Health to withdraw its registration as a Higher Education Provider, with effect from 22 January 2020.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied Eastern Health has ensured the appropriate teach out of its higher education programs prior to withdrawing its registration as a higher education provider. Students were appropriately notified and supported by Eastern Health to complete their course or to transfer into equivalent courses at Monash University.

In addition, TEQSA is satisfied there are appropriate arrangements for the retention of student records and replacement certification which will be maintained at Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre, the centre responsible for delivering the higher education courses at Eastern Health.

Eastern Health made the decision to withdraw its registration as the delivery of its higher education programs has been transferred to Monash University.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Holmesglen Institute

On 31 January 2020, 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 Holmesglen Institute, for a period of seven years until 31 January 2027:

• Bachelor of Sports Media

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Holmesglen Institute for renewal of accreditation continues to meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Holmes Institute Pty Ltd

On 31 January 2020, 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 Holmes Institute Pty Ltd, for a period of three years until 31 January 2023:
  • Graduate Certificate in Business.
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, three conditions on the accreditation of the course Graduate Certificate in Business.

Condition 1: Update Information and Learning Resources for Students

1.1 By 31 March 2020 Holmes Institute must update the following information for students and learning resources to address the deficiencies identified by paragraphs 12, 35, 37, 38, 54 and 55 of the Assessment Report: Course Admission Information, Offer Letter and Acceptance, Sequence of Study, its website, unit textbooks and recommended readings of each unit of the course.

1.2 By 31 March 2020, Holmes Institute must confirm these updates in a report to TEQSA that demonstrates Holmes Institute has satisfied the specified condition.

Condition 2: Align Assessments with Student Learning Outcomes

2.1 By 31 March 2020 Holmes Institute must revise the following documents to improve the alignment of assessments with course learning outcomes, and to state the academic coordinator and lecturers of each unit of study as well as the hours and contacts for timely feedback: Constructive Alignment and Unit Outlines, Course Learning Outcomes Constructive Alignment and Summary of Unit Assessment.

2.2 By 31 March 2020, Holmes Institute must confirm these revisions in a report to TEQSA that demonstrates Holmes Institute has satisfied the specified condition.

Condition 3: Staffing

By 31 March 2020 Holmes Institute must submit a document to clarify the availability and workload of academic staff who teach in the course on multiple campuses.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the course submitted by Holmes Institute Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015: Standards 1.1.1 and 1.3.3 of Part A, in relation to admissions policies, requirements and procedures

1. Standards 1.4.3, 1.4.4 and 1.5.3 of Part A, in relation to methods of assessment and expected learning outcomes
2. Standards 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4, 3.1.5, 3.2.1, 3.2.2 and 3.3.1 of Part A, in relation to course design, staffing and learning resources
3. Standard 5.1.3 of Part A, in relation to institutional course approval and review policies
4. Standard 6.2.1i of Part A, in relation to corporate accountability
5. Standards 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 of Part A, in relation to information for prospective and current students.

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.

Extension of accreditation period

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

On 30 January 2020, 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 Macleay College Pty Limited:

• Diploma of Advertising & Media extended for a period of 10.4 months until 20 July 2022

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.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by INSEARCH Limited

On 30 January 2020, 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 INSEARCH Limited:

• Diploma of Science from 17 March 2021 to 29 January 2022
• Diploma of Design and Architecture from 17 March 2021 to 29 January 2022

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 three higher education courses of study offered by JMC Pty. Limited

On 31 March 2020, 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 JMC Pty. Limited, for a period of seven years until 31 March 2027:

• Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting)
• Associate Degree of Creative Arts (Acting)
• Diploma of Creative Arts (Acting).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by JMC Pty. Limited for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by JMC Pty. Limited

On 31 March 2020, 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 JMC Pty. Limited, for a period of seven years until 31 March 2027:

• Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting)
• Associate Degree of Creative Arts (Acting)
• Diploma of Creative Arts (Acting).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by JMC Pty. Limited for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by JMC Pty. Limited

On 31 March 2020, 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 JMC Pty. Limited, for a period of seven years until 31 March 2027:

• Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting)
• Associate Degree of Creative Arts (Acting)
• Diploma of Creative Arts (Acting).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by JMC Pty. Limited for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Revocation of accreditation conditions

Report on the revocation of conditions imposed on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Holmes Institute Pty Ltd as Trustee for Holmes Institute Trust

On 28 April 2020 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 1, 2 and 3 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by Holmes Institute Pty Ltd (refer public report of 31 January 2020):

• Graduate Certificate in Business

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the conditions have been met.