Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd

On 26 February 2021, 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 ISN Psychology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 26 February 2028:
  • Master of Psychology (Sport and Exercise)
  • Doctor of Psychology (Sport and Exercise, Clinical).
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, two conditions on the accreditation of the Master of Psychology (Sport and Exercise) and the Doctor of Psychology (Sport and Exercise, Clinical).

Condition 1: Sports and exercise placements

1. ISN Psychology must not commence delivery of the following two courses of study:

• Master of Psychology (Sport and Exercise)
• Doctor of Psychology (Sport and Exercise, Clinical),

until TEQSA notifies ISN that TEQSA is satisfied that ISN has:

• Reviewed the formal placement agreements and ensure they align with the Health Vic template; and
• Arrangements are in place for ISN PsyBA-approved staff to undertake direct supervision of the sport and exercise placements.

Condition 2: Independent review

1. Immediately following 12 months of delivery, ISN must appoint a suitability qualified independent subject matter expert to review the following two courses of study:

• Master of Psychology (Sport and Exercise)
• Doctor of Psychology (Sport and Exercise, Clinical).

The independent review must consider:

• The appropriateness of the arrangements of the sport and exercise placements in ensuring adequate supervision and achievement of learning outcomes; and
• The adequacy of academic governance oversight in supporting an appropriate research environment.

Prior to engaging an independent expert reviewer ISN must obtain TEQSA's approval of the reviewer and the scope of the review. ISN must provide TEQSA with:

• A copy of the review (within seven days of the completion of the review); and
• A summary of actions (if any) ISN is implementing in response to the review (within two months of the completion of the review)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the courses submitted by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Standards 2.1.1, 3.3.1, 5.4.1, and 5.4.2 of Part A in relation to the quality assurance arrangements of work-integrated learning placements

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.

Revocation of registration conditions

Report on revocation of conditions imposed on registration of Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd

On 25 February 2021 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions, 3, 4 and 5 imposed on the registration of Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (refer public report of 11 April 2018).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd has met the requirements of the conditions and they are no longer necessary.

Revocation of accreditation condition

Report on the revocation of conditions imposed on the accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by SP Jain School of Global Management Pty Ltd

On 5 March 2021 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 2 and 3 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by SP Jain School of Global Management Pty Ltd (refer public report of 26 June 2019):

• Master of Artificial Intelligence in Business

Main reasons for the decision

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

Revocation of accreditation conditions

Report on revocation of conditions imposed on the accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Technical and Further Education Commission (TAFE NSW)

On 5 March 2021 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 courses offered by the Technical and Further Education Commission (refer public reports of 24 March 2017 and 25 June 2018):

• Diploma of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Security)

Main reasons for the decision

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

Revocation of accreditation conditions

Report on revocation of conditions imposed on the accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Technical and Further Education Commission (TAFE NSW)

On 5 March 2021 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 courses offered by the Technical and Further Education Commission (refer public reports of 24 March 2017 and 25 June 2018):

• Diploma of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Security)

Main reasons for the decision

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

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study in teach out mode offered by Think: Colleges Pty Ltd

On 3 March 2021, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the renewal of accreditation of the following courses in teach out mode offered by Think: Colleges Pty Ltd, for a period of two years from the current expiry dates, until 17 April 2023:

• Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling)
• Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Community Service)
• Diploma of Applied Social Science

No new enrolments are permitted in the above courses.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it considers it appropriate to permit Think: Colleges Pty Ltd to teach out the above courses over a period of two years from the current expiry dates.

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study in teach out mode offered by Think: Colleges Pty Ltd

On 3 March 2021, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the renewal of accreditation of the following courses in teach out mode offered by Think: Colleges Pty Ltd, for a period of two years from the current expiry dates, until 17 April 2023:

• Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling)
• Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Community Service)
• Diploma of Applied Social Science

No new enrolments are permitted in the above courses.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it considers it appropriate to permit Think: Colleges Pty Ltd to teach out the above courses over a period of two years from the current expiry dates.

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study in teach out mode offered by Think: Colleges Pty Ltd

On 3 March 2021, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the renewal of accreditation of the following courses in teach out mode offered by Think: Colleges Pty Ltd, for a period of two years from the current expiry dates, until 17 April 2023:

• Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling)
• Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Community Service)
• Diploma of Applied Social Science

No new enrolments are permitted in the above courses.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it considers it appropriate to permit Think: Colleges Pty Ltd to teach out the above courses over a period of two years from the current expiry dates.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Holmes Institute Pty Ltd as Trustee for Holmes Institute Trust

On 15 March 2021, 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 courses offered by Holmes Institute Pty Ltd as Trustee for Holmes Institute Trust, for a period of seven years until 15 March 2028:

• Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Diploma in Business.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Holmes Institute Pty Ltd as Trustee for Holmes Institute Trust for renewal of accreditation continue to meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.