Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of number higher education courses of study offered by JMC Pty. Limited

On 14 February 2025, 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 JMC Pty. Limited from 30 June 2025 to 31 December 2026:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Animation and Game Design;
• Undergraduate Certificate in Audio Engineering and Sound;
• Undergraduate Certificate in Design for Visual Communication;
• Undergraduate Certificate in Entertainment Business;
• Undergraduate Certificate in Film and Television; and
• Undergraduate Certificate in Music.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision 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 number higher education courses of study offered by JMC Pty. Limited

On 14 February 2025, 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 JMC Pty. Limited from 30 June 2025 to 31 December 2026:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Animation and Game Design;
• Undergraduate Certificate in Audio Engineering and Sound;
• Undergraduate Certificate in Design for Visual Communication;
• Undergraduate Certificate in Entertainment Business;
• Undergraduate Certificate in Film and Television; and
• Undergraduate Certificate in Music.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision 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 number higher education courses of study offered by JMC Pty. Limited

On 14 February 2025, 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 JMC Pty. Limited from 30 June 2025 to 31 December 2026:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Animation and Game Design;
• Undergraduate Certificate in Audio Engineering and Sound;
• Undergraduate Certificate in Design for Visual Communication;
• Undergraduate Certificate in Entertainment Business;
• Undergraduate Certificate in Film and Television; and
• Undergraduate Certificate in Music.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision 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.

Revocation of accreditation condition

Report on the revocation of condition imposed on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 21 February 2025 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd (refer public reports of 19 October 2022 and 20 April 2023):

• Bachelor of Social Work

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis the condition was met.

Initial CRICOS registration

Report on initial CRICOS registration of MEGA Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 21 February 2025, TEQSA:

• Approved, under section 10 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the registration of MEGA Higher Education Pty Ltd, trading as Higher Education Institute (HEI) on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) until 23 September 2029 to algin with its TEQSA registration.
• Imposed, under section 10B of the ESOS Act, one condition on the CRICOS registration of MEGA Higher Education Pty Ltd.

Condition 1:

1. By 30 December 2026, HEI must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of HEI'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 HEI'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.
2. By 31 March 2027, HEI 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 in light of the risk that MEGA Higher Education Pty Ltd may not comply, or continue to comply with, the following objectives of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018:

• recruit responsibly by ensuring students are appropriately qualified and sufficiently informed for their chosen course (Standard 2)
• ensure that its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students (Standard 4)
• assist overseas students adjust to study and life in Australia (Standard 6)
• safeguard the integrity of Australia's migration laws (Standard 8)
• appropriately manage overseas student enrolment, monitoring and reporting (Standard 9)

Application to withdraw decision

In accordance with section 10B(1)(b) of the ESOS Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a registered provider at any time. TEQSA will consider any application by a provider for variation or revocation of a condition.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 4 higher education courses of study offered by Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 28 February 2025, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011, the following courses offered by Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 28 February 2032:

• Master of Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 4 higher education courses of study offered by Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 28 February 2025, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011, the following courses offered by Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 28 February 2032:

• Master of Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 4 higher education courses of study offered by Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 28 February 2025, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011, the following courses offered by Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 28 February 2032:

• Master of Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 4 higher education courses of study offered by Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 28 February 2025, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011, the following courses offered by Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 28 February 2032:

• Master of Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology.

Main reasons for the decision

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