Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd (Morling) for a period of seven years from date of decision:

• Master of Education (Leadership) (Coursework)
• Master of Education (Coursework)
• Graduate Diploma of Education

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed six conditions on the accreditation of the above courses of study.

Condition 1:

That Morling:

a) within 30 days of both parties renewing the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), provides TEQSA with a copy of the signed MOA with the National Institute of Christian Education (NICE);

b) within 60 days of the notice of decision, provides TEQSA with a strategy and implementation plan detailing how Morling will centrally and effectively manage the requirement that Morling ensures that NICE complies with the Threshold Standards, including Provider Course Accreditation Standards (PCAS) 1.9, 1.10, 2.3, 2.4, and 5.4;

c) within 12 months from the date of signing the MOA, ensures that its Academic Board completes a review of all aspects of Morling's third party delivery arrangements with NICE, including the terms of the MOA, including the extent to which:

i) there is consistency and accuracy between the course outlines, course materials and course guides available to all prospective and enrolled students at both Morling and NICE; and

ii) there is annual collection, monitoring and reporting to the Academic Board of attrition and completion rates across Morling and NICE

d) within 15 months from the date of signing the MOA, Morling College must provide a copy of the annual review in 1) c), its recommendations and the recommendations accepted by the Academic Board to TEQSA.

Condition 2:

That within 60 days of the notice of decision, Morling College provides a detailed implementation plan for the instructional design review of post graduate education courses, that includes a revised timeline to ensure all units of the three courses are reviewed by the end of 2015.

Condition 3:

That within 30 days of completing the instructional design review of the courses, Morling report to TEQSA on the outcomes of the review, including actions taken to ensure equivalence of student learning outcomes across Morling and NICE online learning environments and Learning Management Systems.

Condition 4:

That within 60 days of the notice of decision, Morling provides TEQSA with a framework on how it will obtain, monitor and act on comparative data in relation to the performance of students to include:

a) the benchmarking methodology and indicators that it will use;

b) the data likely to be the subject of benchmarking (including attrition, progression, course completion, grade distributions and other relevant comparative data); and

c) how benchmarking outcomes will be reported and used for improvements across teaching and student learning outcomes.

Condition 5:

That within 12 months of the notice of decision, Morling provides a report detailing its progress against the implementation of the framework in 4) and the outcomes of its benchmarking activities completed.

Condition 6:

Within 12 months of offering the above courses Morling must provide a report, which has been considered by the Academic Board, on how the Education Course Review Committee systematically updates the courses, through internal revision and external reviews, including external review committee feedback and comparisons with standards at other higher education providers.

Background to Decision

Morling submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Morling for renewal of accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers online delivery at all Australian sites and third party delivery by the National Institute of Christian Education.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to Morling's application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Morling is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards. TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards involve a number of matters that may affect Morling's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Master of Education (Leadership)(Coursework), Master of Education (Coursework) and Graduate Diploma of Education include:

  a) managing and quality assuring third party arrangements, including to ensure consistent online delivery approaches and Learning Management Systems

  b) internal and external course review processes, and

  c) benchmarking of academic standards against similar accredited course processes.

In accordance with subsections 53(2) and 53(3) of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd (Morling) for a period of seven years from date of decision:

• Master of Education (Leadership) (Coursework)
• Master of Education (Coursework)
• Graduate Diploma of Education

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed six conditions on the accreditation of the above courses of study.

Condition 1:

That Morling:

a) within 30 days of both parties renewing the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), provides TEQSA with a copy of the signed MOA with the National Institute of Christian Education (NICE);

b) within 60 days of the notice of decision, provides TEQSA with a strategy and implementation plan detailing how Morling will centrally and effectively manage the requirement that Morling ensures that NICE complies with the Threshold Standards, including Provider Course Accreditation Standards (PCAS) 1.9, 1.10, 2.3, 2.4, and 5.4;

c) within 12 months from the date of signing the MOA, ensures that its Academic Board completes a review of all aspects of Morling's third party delivery arrangements with NICE, including the terms of the MOA, including the extent to which:

i) there is consistency and accuracy between the course outlines, course materials and course guides available to all prospective and enrolled students at both Morling and NICE; and

ii) there is annual collection, monitoring and reporting to the Academic Board of attrition and completion rates across Morling and NICE

d) within 15 months from the date of signing the MOA, Morling College must provide a copy of the annual review in 1) c), its recommendations and the recommendations accepted by the Academic Board to TEQSA.

Condition 2:

That within 60 days of the notice of decision, Morling College provides a detailed implementation plan for the instructional design review of post graduate education courses, that includes a revised timeline to ensure all units of the three courses are reviewed by the end of 2015.

Condition 3:

That within 30 days of completing the instructional design review of the courses, Morling report to TEQSA on the outcomes of the review, including actions taken to ensure equivalence of student learning outcomes across Morling and NICE online learning environments and Learning Management Systems.

Condition 4:

That within 60 days of the notice of decision, Morling provides TEQSA with a framework on how it will obtain, monitor and act on comparative data in relation to the performance of students to include:

a) the benchmarking methodology and indicators that it will use;

b) the data likely to be the subject of benchmarking (including attrition, progression, course completion, grade distributions and other relevant comparative data); and

c) how benchmarking outcomes will be reported and used for improvements across teaching and student learning outcomes.

Condition 5:

That within 12 months of the notice of decision, Morling provides a report detailing its progress against the implementation of the framework in 4) and the outcomes of its benchmarking activities completed.

Condition 6:

Within 12 months of offering the above courses Morling must provide a report, which has been considered by the Academic Board, on how the Education Course Review Committee systematically updates the courses, through internal revision and external reviews, including external review committee feedback and comparisons with standards at other higher education providers.

Background to Decision

Morling submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Morling for renewal of accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers online delivery at all Australian sites and third party delivery by the National Institute of Christian Education.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to Morling's application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Morling is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards. TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards involve a number of matters that may affect Morling's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Master of Education (Leadership)(Coursework), Master of Education (Coursework) and Graduate Diploma of Education include:

  a) managing and quality assuring third party arrangements, including to ensure consistent online delivery approaches and Learning Management Systems

  b) internal and external course review processes, and

  c) benchmarking of academic standards against similar accredited course processes.

In accordance with subsections 53(2) and 53(3) of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd (Morling) for a period of seven years from date of decision:

• Master of Education (Leadership) (Coursework)
• Master of Education (Coursework)
• Graduate Diploma of Education

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed six conditions on the accreditation of the above courses of study.

Condition 1:

That Morling:

a) within 30 days of both parties renewing the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), provides TEQSA with a copy of the signed MOA with the National Institute of Christian Education (NICE);

b) within 60 days of the notice of decision, provides TEQSA with a strategy and implementation plan detailing how Morling will centrally and effectively manage the requirement that Morling ensures that NICE complies with the Threshold Standards, including Provider Course Accreditation Standards (PCAS) 1.9, 1.10, 2.3, 2.4, and 5.4;

c) within 12 months from the date of signing the MOA, ensures that its Academic Board completes a review of all aspects of Morling's third party delivery arrangements with NICE, including the terms of the MOA, including the extent to which:

i) there is consistency and accuracy between the course outlines, course materials and course guides available to all prospective and enrolled students at both Morling and NICE; and

ii) there is annual collection, monitoring and reporting to the Academic Board of attrition and completion rates across Morling and NICE

d) within 15 months from the date of signing the MOA, Morling College must provide a copy of the annual review in 1) c), its recommendations and the recommendations accepted by the Academic Board to TEQSA.

Condition 2:

That within 60 days of the notice of decision, Morling College provides a detailed implementation plan for the instructional design review of post graduate education courses, that includes a revised timeline to ensure all units of the three courses are reviewed by the end of 2015.

Condition 3:

That within 30 days of completing the instructional design review of the courses, Morling report to TEQSA on the outcomes of the review, including actions taken to ensure equivalence of student learning outcomes across Morling and NICE online learning environments and Learning Management Systems.

Condition 4:

That within 60 days of the notice of decision, Morling provides TEQSA with a framework on how it will obtain, monitor and act on comparative data in relation to the performance of students to include:

a) the benchmarking methodology and indicators that it will use;

b) the data likely to be the subject of benchmarking (including attrition, progression, course completion, grade distributions and other relevant comparative data); and

c) how benchmarking outcomes will be reported and used for improvements across teaching and student learning outcomes.

Condition 5:

That within 12 months of the notice of decision, Morling provides a report detailing its progress against the implementation of the framework in 4) and the outcomes of its benchmarking activities completed.

Condition 6:

Within 12 months of offering the above courses Morling must provide a report, which has been considered by the Academic Board, on how the Education Course Review Committee systematically updates the courses, through internal revision and external reviews, including external review committee feedback and comparisons with standards at other higher education providers.

Background to Decision

Morling submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Morling for renewal of accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers online delivery at all Australian sites and third party delivery by the National Institute of Christian Education.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to Morling's application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Morling is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards. TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards involve a number of matters that may affect Morling's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Master of Education (Leadership)(Coursework), Master of Education (Coursework) and Graduate Diploma of Education include:

  a) managing and quality assuring third party arrangements, including to ensure consistent online delivery approaches and Learning Management Systems

  b) internal and external course review processes, and

  c) benchmarking of academic standards against similar accredited course processes.

In accordance with subsections 53(2) and 53(3) of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Morling College

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd (Morling College) for a period of seven years from date of decision:

• Master of Counselling
• Graduate Diploma of Counselling
• Graduate Certificate of Counselling

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study. Morling College must:

Condition 1:

That, within six months of the Notice of Decision, Morling College provides revised course outlines and structures which:

1. clearly state the rationale, core counselling theory and knowledge requirements for each of the courses;
2. map Key Graduate Attributes to course level student learning outcomes;
3. articulate clearly how graduates of the different awards will achieve the stated learning outcomes of each award at clearly differentiated AQF levels; and
4. reflect increasingly challenging levels of achievement aligned to the AQF specifications, taking account of external professional accreditation standards, such as the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) Training Standards.

Background to Decision

Morling College submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Morling College for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition to Morling College's application for accreditation of three courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Morling College is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards. TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards involve a number of matters that may affect Morling College's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Master of Counselling, Graduate Diploma of Counselling, Graduate Certificate of Counselling include:

  a) Course rationale

  b) Key Graduate Attributes

  c) Australian Qualifications Framework alignment

  d) External professional accreditation standards

In accordance with subsections 53(2) and 53(3) of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by TAFE Queensland

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education course of study offered by TAFE Queensland for a period of seven years until 21 August 2021:

• Associate Degree in Civil Engineering

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed two conditions on the accreditation of the above course of study. TAFE Queensland must, within six months of receipt of the Decision Notice:

Condition 1:

Develop a framework for collecting, examining and responding to student performance data to guide continuous improvement of course of study, in accordance with the requirements of Provider Course Accreditation Standard 5.4.

Condition 2:

Report on student performance data including post-graduation activities/destinations for the Associate Degree of Civil Engineering for the last five years.

Background to Decision

TAFE Queensland submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of one course of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the higher education course of study submitted by TAFE Queensland for accreditation complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at the South Bank site.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to TAFE Queensland's application for accreditation of the course of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as TAFE Queensland is at risk of not complying with Provider Course Accreditation Standard 5.4, as follows:

• The broad issues identified with the Associate Degree in Civil Engineering relate to incomplete development of student performance data reporting mechanisms for the purpose of course development, review and improvement.

TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards may affect TAFE Queensland's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

In accordance with subsections 53(2) and 53(3) of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Initial registration

Report on initial registration of West Coast Institute

TEQSA has determined, under Section 21(1) of the TEQSA Act that registration of West Coast Institute as a higher education provider be granted for a period of seven years to 21 August 2020 in the provider category of 'Higher Education Provider'.

TEQSA has determined, under Section 49(6) of the TEQSA Act, to grant accreditation of the following higher education course of study offered by West Coast Institute until 21 August 2020:

• Associate Degree in Critical Risk and Security

Background to Decision

West Coast Institute submitted an application for registration in the category of 'Higher Education Provider' under Part 3 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 ('the TEQSA Act'). Section 25 of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider to offer at least one accredited course. The application process included consideration of an application for accreditation of higher education courses of study, under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act.

Main Reasons for Decision

As part of the initial registration process, TEQSA has assessed the registration and course accreditation for the Associate Degree in Critical Risk and Security applications submitted by West Coast Institute against the Threshold Standards for Provider Registration and Course Accreditation.

West Coast Institute demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the relevant Threshold Standards.

The registration and course accreditation covers delivery at the West Coast Institute site in Joondalup, Western Australia.

Initial registration

Report on initial registration of West Coast Institute

TEQSA has determined, under Section 21(1) of the TEQSA Act that registration of West Coast Institute as a higher education provider be granted for a period of seven years to 21 August 2020 in the provider category of 'Higher Education Provider'.

TEQSA has determined, under Section 49(6) of the TEQSA Act, to grant accreditation of the following higher education course of study offered by West Coast Institute until 21 August 2020:

• Associate Degree in Critical Risk and Security

Background to Decision

West Coast Institute submitted an application for registration in the category of 'Higher Education Provider' under Part 3 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 ('the TEQSA Act'). Section 25 of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider to offer at least one accredited course. The application process included consideration of an application for accreditation of higher education courses of study, under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act.

Main Reasons for Decision

As part of the initial registration process, TEQSA has assessed the registration and course accreditation for the Associate Degree in Critical Risk and Security applications submitted by West Coast Institute against the Threshold Standards for Provider Registration and Course Accreditation.

West Coast Institute demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the relevant Threshold Standards.

The registration and course accreditation covers delivery at the West Coast Institute site in Joondalup, Western Australia.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Australian College of Nursing Pty Ltd

TEQSA has determined, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to grant accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by the Australian College of Nursing Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 17 March 2021:

• Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Nursing

Background to Decision

The Australian College of Nursing Pty Ltd submitted an application for accreditation of one course of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 49(6) enables TEQSA to grant accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the one higher education course of study submitted by the Australian College of Nursing Pty Ltd for accreditation complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by TAFE SA

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education courses of study offered by TAFE SA for a period of seven (7) years until 25 October 2023:

• Associate Degree in Primary Health and Wellbeing
• Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by TAFE SA for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards and arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.