Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by TAFE Queensland

On 20 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 TAFE Queensland, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering Fundamentals

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of four higher education courses of study offered by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 22 May 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 Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of three years until 22 May 2023:

• Graduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering
• Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
• Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering: Structural
• Graduate Certificate in Industrial Automation Engineering.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of four higher education courses of study offered by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 22 May 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 Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of three years until 22 May 2023:

• Graduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering
• Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
• Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering: Structural
• Graduate Certificate in Industrial Automation Engineering.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 12 higher education courses of study offered by Technical and Further Education Commission

On 22 March 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 Technical and Further Education Commission:

• Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) from 3 July 2022 to 30 March 2023.
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) from 4 August 2023 to 8 November 2023.
• Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation from 13 July 2023 to 29 August 2023.
• Associate Degree of 3D Art and Animation from 13 July 2023 to 29 August 2023.
• Bachelor of Fashion Design from 15 May 2021 to 30 March 2023.
• Associate Degree of Fashion Design from 15 May 2021 to 30 March 2023.
• Bachelor of Property Valuation from 20 October 2022 to 23 March 2024.
• Bachelor of Business from 26 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Associate Degree of Business from 29 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Diploma of Business from 26 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Diploma of Sustainable Indigenous Communities from 22 December 2023 to 23 March 2024.
• Diploma of Applied Commerce from 23 December 2023 to 28 May 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 or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 12 higher education courses of study offered by Technical and Further Education Commission

On 22 March 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 Technical and Further Education Commission:

• Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) from 3 July 2022 to 30 March 2023.
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) from 4 August 2023 to 8 November 2023.
• Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation from 13 July 2023 to 29 August 2023.
• Associate Degree of 3D Art and Animation from 13 July 2023 to 29 August 2023.
• Bachelor of Fashion Design from 15 May 2021 to 30 March 2023.
• Associate Degree of Fashion Design from 15 May 2021 to 30 March 2023.
• Bachelor of Property Valuation from 20 October 2022 to 23 March 2024.
• Bachelor of Business from 26 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Associate Degree of Business from 29 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Diploma of Business from 26 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Diploma of Sustainable Indigenous Communities from 22 December 2023 to 23 March 2024.
• Diploma of Applied Commerce from 23 December 2023 to 28 May 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 or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 12 higher education courses of study offered by Technical and Further Education Commission

On 22 March 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 Technical and Further Education Commission:

• Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) from 3 July 2022 to 30 March 2023.
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) from 4 August 2023 to 8 November 2023.
• Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation from 13 July 2023 to 29 August 2023.
• Associate Degree of 3D Art and Animation from 13 July 2023 to 29 August 2023.
• Bachelor of Fashion Design from 15 May 2021 to 30 March 2023.
• Associate Degree of Fashion Design from 15 May 2021 to 30 March 2023.
• Bachelor of Property Valuation from 20 October 2022 to 23 March 2024.
• Bachelor of Business from 26 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Associate Degree of Business from 29 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Diploma of Business from 26 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Diploma of Sustainable Indigenous Communities from 22 December 2023 to 23 March 2024.
• Diploma of Applied Commerce from 23 December 2023 to 28 May 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 or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 12 higher education courses of study offered by Technical and Further Education Commission

On 22 March 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 Technical and Further Education Commission:

• Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) from 3 July 2022 to 30 March 2023.
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) from 4 August 2023 to 8 November 2023.
• Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation from 13 July 2023 to 29 August 2023.
• Associate Degree of 3D Art and Animation from 13 July 2023 to 29 August 2023.
• Bachelor of Fashion Design from 15 May 2021 to 30 March 2023.
• Associate Degree of Fashion Design from 15 May 2021 to 30 March 2023.
• Bachelor of Property Valuation from 20 October 2022 to 23 March 2024.
• Bachelor of Business from 26 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Associate Degree of Business from 29 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Diploma of Business from 26 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Diploma of Sustainable Indigenous Communities from 22 December 2023 to 23 March 2024.
• Diploma of Applied Commerce from 23 December 2023 to 28 May 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 or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of registration period

Report on extension of registration of Technical and Further Education Commission

On 22 March 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Technical and Further Education Commission in the category of Higher Education Provider, from 11 June 2022 to 30 March 2023.

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.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Limited

On 25 March 2020, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Limited in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of seven years until 25 March 2027.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Academies Australasia Pty Limited continues to meet the Provider Registration and Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.