Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of five higher education courses of study offered by Whitehouse Institute Pty Ltd

On 14 May 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 Whitehouse Institute Pty Ltd:

• Bachelor of Design from 20 February 2021 to 20 February 2024
• Bachelor of Fashion Design from 15 January 2021 to 15 January 2024
• Graduate Certificate of Design from 15 January 2021 to 15 January 2024
• Graduate Diploma of Design from 15 January 2021 to 15 January 2024
• Master of Design from 15 January 2021 to 15 January 2024

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 registration period

Report on extension of registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd

On 14 May 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd from 30 November 2020 to 30 November 2022.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 one higher education course of study offered by Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd

On 14 May 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 course offered by Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd:

• Bachelor of Health and Community Services from 30 November 2020 to 30 November 2022

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 registration period

Report on extension of registration of Campion Institute Limited

On 14 May 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Campion Institute Limited from 11 June 2022 to 11 June 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 Campion Institute Limited

On 14 May 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 Campion Institute Limited:

• Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts from 11 June 2022 to 11 June 2025
• Diploma of Liberal Arts Foundations of the Western Tradition from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 Campion Institute Limited

On 14 May 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 Campion Institute Limited:

• Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts from 11 June 2022 to 11 June 2025
• Diploma of Liberal Arts Foundations of the Western Tradition from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 one higher education course of study offered by Tabor College Incorporated

On 14 May 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 Tabor College Incorporated, for a period of seven years until 14 May 2027:

• Diploma in Creative Writing and Communication

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Tabor College Incorporated for accreditation meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd

On 16 April 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 Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 16 April 2027:
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Bachelor of Early Child Education and Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Condition 1:

1. Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd must not enrol students in, or commence delivery of the course of study until TEQSA notifies Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd that TEQSA is satisfied the provider has obtained accreditation from the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) for the course.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of risks that the course submitted by Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Standard 3.1.5 in relation to professional accreditation requirements for 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.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd

On 16 April 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 Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 16 April 2027:
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Bachelor of Early Child Education and Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Condition 1:

1. Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd must not enrol students in, or commence delivery of the course of study until TEQSA notifies Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd that TEQSA is satisfied the provider has obtained accreditation from the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) for the course.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of risks that the course submitted by Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Standard 3.1.5 in relation to professional accreditation requirements for 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.