Renewal of course accreditation

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

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), of the following higher education courses of study offered by Christian Heritage College for a period of seven years until 23 June 2024:

• Master of Counselling
• Bachelor of Counselling [formerly known as Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling)]
• Diploma of Social Science

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the Master of Counselling and the Bachelor of Counselling [formerly known as Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling)]. Christian Heritage College must:

Condition 1:

By 30 November 2017 Christian Heritage College is required to:

a) engage an independent, external academic expert to review the aims, rationale, design, content, reading lists and assessment for both courses, required to successfully differentiate the courses at AQF levels 7 and 9 (PCAS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6).

b) provide a report, approved by its Academic Board, documenting changes made to each subject in the Bachelor Counselling [formerly known as Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling)] and the Master of Counselling on the basis of the external expert's recommendations. The report is to include revised course learning outcomes, course outlines and assessment aligning with the appropriate AQF level (PCAS 1.1, 6.1, 5.1).

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition to Christian Heritage College's application for accreditation of two courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Christian Heritage 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 Christian Heritage College capacity to manage and deliver these higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Bachelor Counselling [formerly known as Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling)] and the Master of Counselling include:

  a) PCAS 1, 5 and 6 in relation to ensuring sufficient differentiation between the courses as per the AQF requirements.

Renewal of course accreditation

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

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), of the following higher education courses of study offered by Christian Heritage College for a period of seven years until 23 June 2024:

• Master of Counselling
• Bachelor of Counselling [formerly known as Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling)]
• Diploma of Social Science

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the Master of Counselling and the Bachelor of Counselling [formerly known as Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling)]. Christian Heritage College must:

Condition 1:

By 30 November 2017 Christian Heritage College is required to:

a) engage an independent, external academic expert to review the aims, rationale, design, content, reading lists and assessment for both courses, required to successfully differentiate the courses at AQF levels 7 and 9 (PCAS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6).

b) provide a report, approved by its Academic Board, documenting changes made to each subject in the Bachelor Counselling [formerly known as Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling)] and the Master of Counselling on the basis of the external expert's recommendations. The report is to include revised course learning outcomes, course outlines and assessment aligning with the appropriate AQF level (PCAS 1.1, 6.1, 5.1).

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition to Christian Heritage College's application for accreditation of two courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Christian Heritage 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 Christian Heritage College capacity to manage and deliver these higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Bachelor Counselling [formerly known as Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling)] and the Master of Counselling include:

  a) PCAS 1, 5 and 6 in relation to ensuring sufficient differentiation between the courses as per the AQF requirements.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of the Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, of the Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd, trading as Deakin College, for a period of four years to 16 February 2021 in the provider category of 'higher education provider'.

TEQSA has, under subsection 32(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed two conditions on the registration of the Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology, trading as Deakin College:

Condition 1

By 30 June 2017, and by 31 March each year thereafter, Deakin College must provide a report on the previous academic year, demonstrating that the corporate governing body continues to exercise its responsibility to improve student performance throughout the period of registration.

a) The report should outline the board's responses and actions arising from its review of student performance. This should include, but not be limited to, review across student cohorts, supported by the evaluation of student support strategies, as informed by the recommendations of the academic governing body.

b) The report should be accompanied by an action plan, with an implementation timeline and measurable targets, through which year on year improvement to student performance is demonstrated across attrition, progress and completions.

Condition 2

By 30 June 2017, and by 31 March each year thereafter, Deakin College must provide a report on its academic workforce plan approved by the corporate governing body, in order to demonstrate its continued responsibility for ensuring an appropriately resourced academic workforce.

a) The report should include the response and actions arising from the corporate governing body's review of the academic workforce, including confirmation of the next year's academic resourcing allocation, as informed by the recommendations of the academic governing body.

b) The report should include, but not be limited to, the number of academic leaders (expressed as FTE) across all fields, resourcing for academic support outside of timetabled classes (expressed as FTE), student to staff ratio and mixture of academic staffing (expressed as ongoing / casual) for the previous year.

c) The report should demonstrate academic resourcing is appropriate to the pathway context, which requires a higher level of resourcing to ensure the varying needs of students are supported through the continuity and availability of academic and support staff.

Main Reasons for Decision

As part of the renewal of registration process, TEQSA has assessed the application against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites and sites in Indonesia. TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to the registration of the Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd, trading as Deakin College, is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as the provider is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards.

• The broad issues which relate to the provider's registration include:

  a) Student performance

  b) Resourcing and improvement of academic workforce planning

  c) Senior academic leadership

  d) Student to staff ratio

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of The University of Melbourne

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, of The University of Melbourne for a period of seven years to 22 June 2024 in the provider category of 'Australian University'.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by The University of Melbourne against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all of its Australian sites.

The University of Melbourne has demonstrated to TEQSA that it continues to meet the Threshold Standards.

1. TEQSA notes the high standard of recording keeping, in the form of policies and comprehensive minutes and associated documents. These documents provide a detailed account of decision making and implementation and demonstrate the effective manner in which the University of Melbourne Executive assures itself that it receives appropriate advice, and that its delegations are actioned.
2. TEQSA acknowledges the commitment of The University of Melbourne to increasing engagement of Indigenous students in higher education, and notes that demonstration to this commitment is evidenced through several initiatives documented in the minutes of the Academic Board and its Committees.
3. The commitment to including the student voice in a culture of continuous improvement is also noted. The inclusion of changes to policy in the University-wide register of complaints demonstrates the willingness of the University of provide institutional response to issues identified through the complaints and grievance procedures.
4. TEQSA notes the University's robust commitment to academic and research integrity and commends the resolution to appoint local 'Academic Integrity Champions' to further educate students within their Faculty and Schools about academic integrity.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of the William Angliss Institute of TAFE

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, of the William Angliss Institute of TAFE for a period of seven years to 13 April 2024 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by the William Angliss Institute of TAFE against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites.

The William Angliss Institute of TAFE has demonstrated to TEQSA that it continues to meet the Threshold Standards.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd

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 Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd for a period of six years until 8 December 2023:

• Bachelor of Arts (Music) and Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
• Bachelor of Arts (Audio Production) and Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)

Main reasons for decision

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

The renewal date of the courses has been aligned with the date of the renewal of the Individual Bachelors.

Risks associated with student performance are currently being mitigated by a condition (Condition 4) imposed on the registration of Australian College of the Arts. TEQSA would expect to see material improvement in student performance within this suite of courses. A failure to do so may result in further assurance action by TEQSA.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd

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 Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd for a period of six years until 8 December 2023:

• Bachelor of Arts (Music) and Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
• Bachelor of Arts (Audio Production) and Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)

Main reasons for decision

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

The renewal date of the courses has been aligned with the date of the renewal of the Individual Bachelors.

Risks associated with student performance are currently being mitigated by a condition (Condition 4) imposed on the registration of Australian College of the Arts. TEQSA would expect to see material improvement in student performance within this suite of courses. A failure to do so may result in further assurance action by TEQSA.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Photography Holdings Pty Ltd (T/as Photography Studies College)

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 course of study offered by Photography Holdings Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 23 June 2024:

• Master of Arts Photography

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above course of study. Photography Holdings Pty Ltd must:

Condition 1:

By 30 September 2017 Photography Holdings Pty Ltd to provide RPL and credit transfer procedures for the Master of Arts Photography (benchmarked against comparable courses at other providers) that ensure that students admitted to the degree on the basis of RPL have the required level of background skills and knowledge to position them to achieve the course learning outcomes.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to the accreditation of the course of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as the course is at risk of not complying with the Threshold Standards.

The broad issues which relate to this course include:

• PCAS 3 in relation to the admission criteria that take account of external benchmarks and are appropriate for the required learning outcomes of the course of study

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Photography Holdings Pty Ltd (T/a Photography Studies College)

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), of the following higher education course of study offered by Photography Holdings Pty Ltd (T/a Photography Studies College) for a period of seven years until 23 June 2024.

• Bachelor of Photography

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above course of study.

Condition 1:

By 31 October 2017 Photography Holdings Pty Ltd to provide a report of a review of the admissions criteria, course structure and volume of learning of the Bachelor of Photography (articulation pathway), as approved by the Academic Board and Governing Council. The review of the pathway must include external benchmarking with comparable articulation programs and include PSC's analysis of data on the performance of student cohorts by entry pathway, to ensure that all students at the point of admission have adequate prior knowledge and skills to undertake the course of study successfully and achieve the learning outcomes.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to the accreditation of the course of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as the course is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards.

The broad issues which relate to this course include:

• PCAS 1 in relation to the course documentation of the design and delivery of an articulation pathway for the course of study
• PCAS 3 in relation to the admission criteria that take account of external benchmarks and are appropriate for the required learning outcomes of the course of study