Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of four higher education courses of study offered by Asia Pacific International College Pty Ltd

On 5 October 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 Asia Pacific International College Pty Ltd, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Information
• Undergraduate Certificate in Project Management.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Asia Pacific International College 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 one higher education course of study offered by Christian Heritage College

On 9 October 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 Christian Heritage College, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate of Human Services.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Victoria University

On 14 October 2020, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Victoria University in the category of Australian University, for a period of seven years until 14 October 2027.

Main reasons for the decision

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

In reaching the decision, TEQSA considered the major academic and organisational transformation that Victoria University has undergone with the VU Way, specifically the roll out of the Block Model. TEQSA acknowledges the considerable work Victoria University has undertaken to implement the new initiative so effectively, and looks forward to the outcomes of the next phase of development, including its external evaluation.

TEQSA found that Victoria University has demonstrated:

1. robust execution of its mission of supporting the west of Melbourne, while serving communities across Australia and overseas
2. strong support for non-traditional students, including comprehensive student progression and retention support, and
3. strong leadership and consultation with all stakeholders throughout the VU Way reform process

Course accreditation

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

On 16 October 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 Technical and Further Education Commission, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Special Needs
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Management
• Undergraduate Certificate in Finance and Investment.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Technical and Further Education Commission for accreditation meet 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 Technical and Further Education Commission

On 16 October 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 Technical and Further Education Commission, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Special Needs
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Management
• Undergraduate Certificate in Finance and Investment.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Technical and Further Education Commission for accreditation meet 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 Technical and Further Education Commission

On 16 October 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 Technical and Further Education Commission, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Special Needs
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Management
• Undergraduate Certificate in Finance and Investment.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Think: Colleges Pty Ltd.

On 7 September 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 Think: Colleges Pty Ltd, for a period of four years until 7 September 2024:
• Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy)
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, two conditions on the accreditation of the Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy).

Condition 1: Monitoring, Review and Improvement

By not later than 31 March 2021, Think: Colleges Pty Ltd must establish routine reporting to its academic governing body for the purpose of monitoring student performance and outcomes in the Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy). The reporting must include analysis that incorporates:

1. student attrition, completion, progress rates and grade distributions for each course at each delivery location
2. entry path (comparing students admitted under each entry pathway)
3. recognition of credit (comparing students admitted without recognition of prior credit to students admitted with credit for up to a third of the course, up to half of the course and anything greater than half of the course)
4. external referencing of student achievement (including attrition, progression, completion and grade distribution) in similar courses at other higher education providers.

Condition 2: Course review

By 30 September 2021 Think: Colleges Pty Ltd must engage a suitably qualified independent expert, with the agreement of TEQSA as to the identity and terms of reference of the expert, to undertake a comprehensive review of the Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy). Think: Colleges Pty Ltd must provide evidence of consideration and approval of the report, and any actions in response to the reports, by the relevant governing bodies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the course submitted for renewal of accreditation by Think: Colleges Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Domain 5, of Part A, in relation to Institutional Quality Assurance including:
   
   1. Section 5.3 in relation to Monitoring, Review and Improvement, and
   2. Standards 5.1.2 and 5.1.3, in relation to Course Approval and Accreditation
2. Standard 1.1.1 of Part A, in relation to Admission
3. Standard 1.2.2 of Part A, in relation to Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning.
4. Standard 7.1.5 of Part A, in relation to Representation.

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.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by the Academy of Information Technology Pty Ltd

On 28 October 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 the Academy of Information Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 28 October 2027:

• Bachelor of Information Technology (Mobile Applications Development).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by the Academy of Information Technology Pty Ltd 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 three higher education courses of study offered by Academy of Information Technology Pty Ltd

On 30 October 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 Academy of Information Technology Pty Ltd, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Programming
• Undergraduate Certificate in Data Analysis
• Undergraduate Certificate in User Experience Design.

Main reasons for the decision

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