Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 08 October 2024, 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 Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 08 October 2031:
  • Master of Social Work
  • Graduate Diploma in Human and Community Services
  • Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 08 October 2024, 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 Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 08 October 2031:
  • Master of Social Work
  • Graduate Diploma in Human and Community Services
  • Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Sydney Polytechnic Institute Pty Ltd

On 10 October 2024, 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 Sydney Polytechnic Institute Pty Ltd, for a period of seven (7) years until 10 October 2031:

• Bachelor of Computing

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Sydney Polytechnic Institute Pty Ltd for accreditation meets the 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 Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd

On 11 October 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 Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 11 October 2031:

• Bachelor of Community Services

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd

On 17 October 2024, 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 Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 17 October 2031:

• Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd for accreditation meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd

On 17 October 2024, 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 Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 17 October 2031:

• Bachelor of Community Services
• Diploma of Community Services

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd

On 17 October 2024, 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 Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 17 October 2031:

• Bachelor of Community Services
• Diploma of Community Services

Main reasons for the decision

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

Renewal of registration and course accreditations

Report on renewal of registration and accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd

On 5 February 2025, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 5 February
• renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 5 February 2032:
  • Bachelor of Counselling
  • Master of Counselling

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and its courses continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

ESOS condition 7 February 2025

Report of condition varied on the CRICOS registration of Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd (HELI)

On 7 February 2025, TEQSA, under section 10B of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), varied one condition on the CRICOS registration of Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd (HELI):

Condition 1: Overseas student enrolments

The maximum number of students that Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd (HELI) may provide a course to at Upper Ground, Levels 2 and 3, 655 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008 may not exceed 150 at any time.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of the risks that Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd (HELI) may not meet, or continue to meet, the requirements of Standards 2 and 4 of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.