Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd)

On 26 May 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 Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Kent Institute Australia 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 three higher education courses of study offered by Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd)

On 26 May 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 Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Kent Institute Australia 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 three higher education courses of study offered by Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd)

On 26 May 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 Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Kent Institute Australia 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 three higher education courses of study offered by Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd

On 26 May 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 Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate of Health Science
• Undergraduate Certificate of Information Technology
• Undergraduate Certificate of Engineering

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) 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 three higher education courses of study offered by Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd

On 26 May 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 Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate of Health Science
• Undergraduate Certificate of Information Technology
• Undergraduate Certificate of Engineering

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) 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 four higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE)

On 25 June 2021, 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 Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE):

• Bachelor of Fashion from 28 December 2021 to 28 December 2022
• Associate Degree in Fashion from 28 December 2021 to 28 December 2022
• Bachelor of Fashion Merchandising from 28 December 2021 to 28 December 2022
• Associate Degree in Fashion Merchandising from 28 December 2021 to 28 December 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 four higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE)

On 25 June 2021, 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 Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE):

• Bachelor of Fashion from 28 December 2021 to 28 December 2022
• Associate Degree in Fashion from 28 December 2021 to 28 December 2022
• Bachelor of Fashion Merchandising from 28 December 2021 to 28 December 2022
• Associate Degree in Fashion Merchandising from 28 December 2021 to 28 December 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.

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 Holmesglen Institute

On 29 June 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 in teach out mode offered by Holmesglen Institute, until 18 December 2023:

• Master of Professional Accounting
• Graduate Diploma in Accounting
• Bachelor of Business Administration.

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 Holmesglen Institute to teach out the above courses over two years.

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 Holmesglen Institute

On 29 June 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 in teach out mode offered by Holmesglen Institute, until 18 December 2023:

• Master of Professional Accounting
• Graduate Diploma in Accounting
• Bachelor of Business Administration.

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 Holmesglen Institute to teach out the above courses over two years.