Renewal of registration and Self-accrediting authority

Report on renewal of registration and authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd

On 6 November 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 6 November 2031.

On 6 November 2024, TEQSA approved, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study up to AQF Level 5 in the broad fields of education 02 Information Technology and 08 Management and Commerce, including:

1. Diploma in Business
2. Diploma in Information and Communications Technology

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration and Self-accrediting authority

Report on renewal of registration and authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd

On 6 November 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 6 November 2031.

On 6 November 2024, TEQSA approved, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study up to AQF Level 5 in the broad fields of education 02 Information Technology and 08 Management and Commerce, including:

1. Diploma in Business
2. Diploma in Information and Communications Technology

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Registration

Report on registration of Kingsford Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 12 November 2024, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Kingsford Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 12 November 2029.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following course offered by Kingsford Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of five years until 12 November 2029
  • Bachelor of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Kingsford Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd meets the Provider Registration Standards and applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Registration

Report on registration of Kingsford Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 12 November 2024, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Kingsford Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 12 November 2029.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following course offered by Kingsford Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of five years until 12 November 2029
  • Bachelor of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Kingsford Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd meets the Provider Registration Standards and applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by S P Jain School of Global Management Pty Ltd

On 18 November 2024, 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 S P Jain School of Global Management Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 18 November 2031:

• Doctor of Business Administration

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by S P Jain School of Global Management Pty Ltd for renewal of accreditation continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration and Self-accrediting authority

Report on renewal of registration and authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Photography Holdings Pty Ltd

On 22 October 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Photography Holdings Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 22 October 2031.

On 22 October 2024, TEQSA approved, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Photography Holdings Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study in scope of SAA applied for up to AQF Level 9 excluding Masters by Research courses in the Broad Field of Education 10 Creative Arts.

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following course expiring on 22 June 2027:

• Master of Arts Photography

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following course expiring on 23 June 2027:

• Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging (formerly Bachelor of Photography)

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Photography Holding Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Revocation of accreditation conditions

Report on the revocation of conditions imposed on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Perth Bible College Inc.

On 09 December 2024 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 1 and 2 imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Perth Bible College Inc. (refer public report of 27 June 2023:

• Diploma of Ministry
• Bachelor of Ministry
• Graduate Diploma of Ministry

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it is satisfied that the conditions were met.

Variation of CRICOS registration condition

Report on the variation of condition imposed on the CRICOS registration of Imperial Engr Pty Ltd (trading as Imperial Engineering Education)

On 10 December 2024 TEQSA varied, under section 10B of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), Condition 1 imposed on the CRICOS registration of Imperial Engr Pty Ltd (refer public report of 12 April 2024):

Condition 1: (as varied)

• By 31 December 2025, IEE must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of IEE's first year of delivery to overseas students. The expert and terms of reference for this review must be approved by TEQSA. The review should assess the effectiveness of the implementation of IEE's policies and procedures in ensuring:
  
  1. responsible recruitment of overseas students
  2. its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students
  3. adequate monitoring and support of overseas students
• By 30 March 2026, IEE must provide TEQSA evidence of consideration of the review report, and any actions in response to the report, by its relevant governing bodies

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that the variation was a necessary update to ensure that Imperial Engr Pty Ltd could meet the 12 month reporting requirements of their first year of delivery.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Universal Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 12 December 2024, 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 Universal Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 12 December 2031:

• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Multinational Film Production

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Universal Higher Education Pty Ltd for renewal of accreditation continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.