Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by William Angliss Institute of TAFE

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education courses of study offered by William Angliss Institute of TAFE for a period of seven years until 10 November 2023:

• Bachelor of Culinary Management
• Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Main reasons for decision

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

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic West

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 Polytechnic West for a period of seven years until 15 August 2020:

• Associate Degree in Aviation (Aeronautics)
• Associate Degree in Aviation (Operations Management)

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed five conditions on the accreditation of the above courses of study. Polytechnic West must:

Condition 1:

For each of the two areas of study, the recruitment of senior academic leaders with experience in higher education, scholarship and professional practice;

Condition 2:

Confirmation in writing of a decision by the Institute's Executive to commit the funds necessary for the delivery of each the course at the required standards;

Condition 3:

A revision of all existing course materials by the appointed academic leaders, drawing on external expertise as required, addressing the following issues, the outcomes of which are to be reported to TEQSA:

a) That consistency is ensured across all course documentation and course materials;

b) That stated graduate attributes and employment opportunities for each course of study ensure accurate advice is provided to current and prospective students; and

c) That the course assessment tasks present the required level of intellectual engagement and critical reflection of material and issues pertinent to the field of study.

Condition 4:

Confirmation of articulation agreements into any degree course that are cognate to a professional pathway for the two areas of study; and

Condition 5:

No marketing or new enrolments are to be taken into the two courses of study until the above conditions have been fulfilled.

Background to Decision

Polytechnic West submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of two 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 considers that the decision to apply conditions to the application from Polytechnic West for accreditation of two courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act as Polytechnic West 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 significant matters that may affect Polytechnic West's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards consistently with the Threshold Standards.

• There are a number of compliance issues, however, key concerns relate to four issues, which can be addressed with conditions on the accreditation of the courses.

• Broadly the issues relating to the Associate Degree in Aviation (Aeronautics) and the Associate Degree in Aviation (Operations Management) include:

  a) A lack of senior academic leaders for the discipline

  b) Inadequate course resourcing

  c) A lack of input by senior academic leaders on the course documentation

  d) No articulation arrangements with other higher education providers

• Student performance data for these courses (attrition rates and student satisfaction) have been collected and reviewed periodically by Polytechnic West, and are satisfactory, but the risks to students posed by the lack of academic leadership and the lack of firm and specific articulation arrangements need to be addressed.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic West

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 Polytechnic West for a period of seven years until 15 August 2020:

• Associate Degree in Aviation (Aeronautics)
• Associate Degree in Aviation (Operations Management)

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed five conditions on the accreditation of the above courses of study. Polytechnic West must:

Condition 1:

For each of the two areas of study, the recruitment of senior academic leaders with experience in higher education, scholarship and professional practice;

Condition 2:

Confirmation in writing of a decision by the Institute's Executive to commit the funds necessary for the delivery of each the course at the required standards;

Condition 3:

A revision of all existing course materials by the appointed academic leaders, drawing on external expertise as required, addressing the following issues, the outcomes of which are to be reported to TEQSA:

a) That consistency is ensured across all course documentation and course materials;

b) That stated graduate attributes and employment opportunities for each course of study ensure accurate advice is provided to current and prospective students; and

c) That the course assessment tasks present the required level of intellectual engagement and critical reflection of material and issues pertinent to the field of study.

Condition 4:

Confirmation of articulation agreements into any degree course that are cognate to a professional pathway for the two areas of study; and

Condition 5:

No marketing or new enrolments are to be taken into the two courses of study until the above conditions have been fulfilled.

Background to Decision

Polytechnic West submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of two 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 considers that the decision to apply conditions to the application from Polytechnic West for accreditation of two courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act as Polytechnic West 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 significant matters that may affect Polytechnic West's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards consistently with the Threshold Standards.

• There are a number of compliance issues, however, key concerns relate to four issues, which can be addressed with conditions on the accreditation of the courses.

• Broadly the issues relating to the Associate Degree in Aviation (Aeronautics) and the Associate Degree in Aviation (Operations Management) include:

  a) A lack of senior academic leaders for the discipline

  b) Inadequate course resourcing

  c) A lack of input by senior academic leaders on the course documentation

  d) No articulation arrangements with other higher education providers

• Student performance data for these courses (attrition rates and student satisfaction) have been collected and reviewed periodically by Polytechnic West, and are satisfactory, but the risks to students posed by the lack of academic leadership and the lack of firm and specific articulation arrangements need to be addressed.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on revocation of conditions of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic West

On 17 July 2014 TEQSA made a decision, under Section 32(3) of the TEQSA Act, to revoke the conditions imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Polytechnic West (refer public report of 15 August 2013):

• Associate Degree in Aviation (Aeronautics)
• Associate Degree in Aviation (Operations Management)

The decision to revoke the conditions was made on the basis that TEQSA was satisfied that the conditions had been met.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on revocation of conditions of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic West

On 17 July 2014 TEQSA made a decision, under Section 32(3) of the TEQSA Act, to revoke the conditions imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Polytechnic West (refer public report of 15 August 2013):

• Associate Degree in Aviation (Aeronautics)
• Associate Degree in Aviation (Operations Management)

The decision to revoke the conditions was made on the basis that TEQSA was satisfied that the conditions had been met.

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 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 revocation of conditions of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd

On 10 November 2014 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under Section 53(2) of the TEQSA Act, conditions 1b), 2 and 4 imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Morling College Ltd (refer public report of 6 June 2014):

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

The decision to revoke the conditions was made on the basis that the delegate was satisfied that the conditions had been met.

Renewal of course accreditation

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

On 10 November 2014 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under Section 53(2) of the TEQSA Act, conditions 1b), 2 and 4 imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Morling College Ltd (refer public report of 6 June 2014):

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

The decision to revoke the conditions was made on the basis that the delegate was satisfied that the conditions had been met.