Initial registration

Report on initial registration of Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd

TEQSA has registered, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd for a period of four years until 23 November 2021 in the provider category of 'Higher Education Provider'.

TEQSA has imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, two conditions on the registration of Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd (HELI).

Condition 1:

HELI must not enrol students in, or commence delivery of, the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Academic Practice until TEQSA notifies HELI that it is satisfied with evidence provided by HELI that:

1. the Course Coordinator, Learning Designer and Student Support Officer engaged by HELI are appropriately qualified and experienced to achieve its higher education objectives, which include the achievement of expected student learning outcomes. The evidence must include their position descriptions and detailed resumes.
2. the 'Letter of Offer and Participant Agreement' includes any contractual arrangements with the student, HELI's obligations and the rights and obligations of the student.
3. HELI has an orientation course and transition support for commencing students.
4. HELI has a library plan that sets out the electronic library databases and resources that students will be able to access.
5. HELI has a website with phone numbers for students to contact.

Condition 2:

On 1 July of each year for the period of registration, HELI must provide to TEQSA agenda papers and minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and Academic Board which demonstrate consideration of and any actions taken for:

1. performance against the strategic plan;
2. benchmarking activities;
3. risk management, incorporating a review of the risk ratings;
4. workforce planning and management; and
5. monitoring and analysis of student performance.

TEQSA has accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following higher education course of study offered by Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd for a period of four years until 23 November 2021:

• Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Academic Practice

Main reasons for the decision

The issues which led TEQSA to shorten the period of registration and course accreditation and to impose conditions on the registration are:

a) risks that HELI will not have sufficient appropriately qualified personnel

b) risks that HELI's students will not be adequately informed about their contractual relationship with HELI

c) risks that HELI's orientation and transition support arrangements will not meet the varying learning needs of HELI's students

d) risks that HELI will not have sufficient learning resources

e) risks that HELI will not adequately maintain contact with online students or ensure that students will have access to contact people in a timely way

f) HELI has no history in the delivery of higher education and, therefore, has limited capacity at this stage to demonstrate its internal governance and quality assurance mechanisms in higher education delivery.

TEQSA's assessment considered HELI's arrangements for online delivery.

Initial registration

Report on initial registration of Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd

TEQSA has registered, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd for a period of four years until 23 November 2021 in the provider category of 'Higher Education Provider'.

TEQSA has imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, two conditions on the registration of Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd (HELI).

Condition 1:

HELI must not enrol students in, or commence delivery of, the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Academic Practice until TEQSA notifies HELI that it is satisfied with evidence provided by HELI that:

1. the Course Coordinator, Learning Designer and Student Support Officer engaged by HELI are appropriately qualified and experienced to achieve its higher education objectives, which include the achievement of expected student learning outcomes. The evidence must include their position descriptions and detailed resumes.
2. the 'Letter of Offer and Participant Agreement' includes any contractual arrangements with the student, HELI's obligations and the rights and obligations of the student.
3. HELI has an orientation course and transition support for commencing students.
4. HELI has a library plan that sets out the electronic library databases and resources that students will be able to access.
5. HELI has a website with phone numbers for students to contact.

Condition 2:

On 1 July of each year for the period of registration, HELI must provide to TEQSA agenda papers and minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and Academic Board which demonstrate consideration of and any actions taken for:

1. performance against the strategic plan;
2. benchmarking activities;
3. risk management, incorporating a review of the risk ratings;
4. workforce planning and management; and
5. monitoring and analysis of student performance.

TEQSA has accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following higher education course of study offered by Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd for a period of four years until 23 November 2021:

• Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Academic Practice

Main reasons for the decision

The issues which led TEQSA to shorten the period of registration and course accreditation and to impose conditions on the registration are:

a) risks that HELI will not have sufficient appropriately qualified personnel

b) risks that HELI's students will not be adequately informed about their contractual relationship with HELI

c) risks that HELI's orientation and transition support arrangements will not meet the varying learning needs of HELI's students

d) risks that HELI will not have sufficient learning resources

e) risks that HELI will not adequately maintain contact with online students or ensure that students will have access to contact people in a timely way

f) HELI has no history in the delivery of higher education and, therefore, has limited capacity at this stage to demonstrate its internal governance and quality assurance mechanisms in higher education delivery.

TEQSA's assessment considered HELI's arrangements for online delivery.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic for a period of four years until 12 December 2021:

• Associate Degree of Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Hospitality Management

TEQSA has imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of both courses:

Condition 1:

By 30 November 2018, Melbourne Polytechnic must provide to TEQSA, evidence that demonstrates it benchmarks the academic standards intended to be achieved by students and the standards actually achieved by students in the course(s) of study against similar accredited courses of study offered by other higher education providers.

This evidence is to include details of the courses and institutions selected for comparison and examples of action taken as a result of analysis of the data. The decision covers course delivery at all Australian sites.

Main reasons for the decision

• The recommendation to impose a condition complies with the risk of proportionate regulation, and took account of the decision to cease delivery of both courses in Hong Kong. While there is ongoing concern about Melbourne Polytechnic's ability to demonstrate quality governance arrangements through its course development and review processes, the condition is focussed on the identified area at risk of non-compliance. The condition will give Melbourne Polytechnic an opportunity to provide evidence to demonstrate that it has satisfactorily addressed the risks discussed above. Accordingly, consideration was given that the condition is proportionate to the risks of failing to comply with the Threshold Standards.
• Similarly, the decision to accredit the courses for a period of four years is a response to the provider's history of risk associated with course development and review and a failure to adequately demonstrate implementation benchmarking arrangements. In particular, the four year accreditation period is intended to provide an opportunity for it to address the risks of non-compliance. On this basis, a four year accreditation period is both necessary and proportionate to the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic for a period of four years until 12 December 2021:

• Associate Degree of Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Hospitality Management

TEQSA has imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of both courses:

Condition 1:

By 30 November 2018, Melbourne Polytechnic must provide to TEQSA, evidence that demonstrates it benchmarks the academic standards intended to be achieved by students and the standards actually achieved by students in the course(s) of study against similar accredited courses of study offered by other higher education providers.

This evidence is to include details of the courses and institutions selected for comparison and examples of action taken as a result of analysis of the data. The decision covers course delivery at all Australian sites.

Main reasons for the decision

• The recommendation to impose a condition complies with the risk of proportionate regulation, and took account of the decision to cease delivery of both courses in Hong Kong. While there is ongoing concern about Melbourne Polytechnic's ability to demonstrate quality governance arrangements through its course development and review processes, the condition is focussed on the identified area at risk of non-compliance. The condition will give Melbourne Polytechnic an opportunity to provide evidence to demonstrate that it has satisfactorily addressed the risks discussed above. Accordingly, consideration was given that the condition is proportionate to the risks of failing to comply with the Threshold Standards.
• Similarly, the decision to accredit the courses for a period of four years is a response to the provider's history of risk associated with course development and review and a failure to adequately demonstrate implementation benchmarking arrangements. In particular, the four year accreditation period is intended to provide an opportunity for it to address the risks of non-compliance. On this basis, a four year accreditation period is both necessary and proportionate to the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards.

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 Harvest Bible College

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), of the following higher education course of study in teach out mode offered by Harvest Bible College for a period of four months until 30 March 2018, or until such a time as the last cohort of students (currently enrolled in their final year) graduates.

• Bachelor of Arts (Biblical Studies)

No new enrolments are permitted in the above course.

Renewal of registration

Report on revocation of conditions of registration of Sheridan College Inc

On 13 November 2014 TEQSA made a decision, under Sections 32(2) and 53(2) of the TEQSA Act, to revoke the conditions imposed on the registration of Sheridan College Inc and the accreditation of the following courses (refer public report of 10 June 2014):

• Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.

The decision to revoke the conditions was made on the basis that TEQSA was satisfied that the conditions had been met.

Registration

Report on revocation and variation of conditions on registration of National Institute of Organisation Dynamics Australia Ltd (NIODA)

On 22 November 2016 TEQSA, under Section 32(3) of the TEQSA Act, revoked condition 1 and varied condition 2 imposed on the registration of the National Institute of Organisation Dynamics Australia Ltd (refer public report of 13 October 2016).

Condition 1:

Within three months of the notice of decision (and prior to enrolment of any students), NIODA is required to supply TEQSA with evidence demonstrating that it has in place formal arrangements with an external authority for referral of student grievances which have not been resolved within the organisation.

The decision to revoke condition 1 was made on the basis that TEQSA was satisfied that the condition had been met.

Condition 2 (varied):

Within twelve months from the notice of decision, NIODA is required to provide details of an effective teach out arrangement with a suitable Australian-registered higher education provider that ensures students enrolled in a course of study at NIODA are not disadvantaged in the event that NIODA does not have capacity to teach out the course.

The decision to vary condition 2 was made on the basis that TEQSA considered a longer period of time was required for NIODA to explore options for students to complete the course with an Australian registered higher education provider.

Initial registration

Report on variation of condition on registration of Ozford Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 11 May 2016 TEQSA made a decision, under section 32(2) of the TEQSA Act, to vary the following condition imposed on the registration of Ozford Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd (OIHE) (refer public report of 7 May 2015):

Condition 2:

By 31 January 2016, OIHE must provide to TEQSA evidence of methodologies for assessment that supports staff to identify and mark individual student contributions in the context of group assessment.

By 31 January 2017 and 31 January 2018, OIHE must provide to TEQSA reports of the School Assessment Committee covering the relevant year of delivery of the courses, and evidence of consideration of the reports by the Academic Board. The information provided must address how OIHE ensures that individual student contributions to group assessments are identified and marked and that each student achieves the required learning outcomes of the units of study and the course.

The decision was made under section 32(2) to vary Condition 2 by removing the first paragraph of condition 2 (as set out below):

By 31 January 2016, OIHE must provide to TEQSA evidence of methodologies for assessment that supports staff to identify and mark individual student contributions in the context of group assessment.

Main reasons for decision

The decision to vary the condition was made on the basis that TEQSA was satisfied that the first paragraph of the condition had been met.

Initial registration

Report on initial registration of The Broken Bay Institute

TEQSA has determined, under Section 21(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), that registration of The Broken Bay Institute as a higher education provider be granted for a period of seven years to 1 September 2023 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider.

TEQSA has determined, under sections 49(1) and 49(6) of the TEQSA Act, to grant accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by The Broken Bay Institute until 1 September 2023:

• Graduate Certificate in Governance and Canon Law
• Graduate Diploma in Governance and Canon Law
• Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Theology
• Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Theology
• Master of Leadership and Theology
• Graduate Certificate in Religious Education
• Graduate Diploma in Religious Education
• Master of Religious Education
• Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
• Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies
• Master of Theological Studies

Main reasons for decision

As part of the initial registration process, TEQSA has assessed the registration and course accreditations submitted by The Broken Bay Institute against the Threshold Standards for Provider Registration and Course Accreditation. The Broken Bay Institute has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards.

The registration and course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.