Extension of course teach-out accreditation period

Report on extension of course teach-out accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic

On 6 March 2019 TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the period of accreditation in teach-out for the following courses offered by Melbourne Polytechnic (refer Public Report of 28 June 2017), until 31 December 2020:

• Associate Degree of Equine Studies
• Bachelor of Equine Studies.

No new enrolments are permitted in the above courses.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made the decision to extend the period of accreditation in teach-out on the basis that it is satisfied that course resourcing remains appropriate to support students to complete the courses during the extended teach-out period.

Course accreditation

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

On 22 March 2019, 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 the Australian College of Nursing, for a period of seven years until 22 March 2026:

• Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by the Australian College of Nursing for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

TEQSA's assessment considered the Australian College of Nursing's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

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

On 28 March 2019, 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 Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 28 March 2026:

• Diploma of Dramatic Arts (Comedy)
• Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Comedy)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

TEQSA's assessment considered Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

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

On 28 March 2019, 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 Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 28 March 2026:

• Diploma of Dramatic Arts (Comedy)
• Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Comedy)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

TEQSA's assessment considered Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by UOWC Ltd

On 22 March 2019, 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 UOWC Ltd for a period of seven years until 22 March 2026:

• Diploma of Engineering

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by UOWC Ltd for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

TEQSA's assessment considered UOWC Ltd's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

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

On 27 March 2019, 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 Monash College Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 27 March 2026:

• Diploma of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Monash College Pty Ltd for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

TEQSA's assessment considered Monash College Pty Ltd's arrangements for delivery at its Australian and overseas sites.

Revocation and variation of accreditation conditions

Report on revocation of conditions and variation of a condition imposed on accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by Eastern College Australia Incorporated (Formerly Tabor College (Victoria Inc.)

On 22 February 2019 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 2 and 3 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by Eastern College Australia Incorporated. (refer public report of 12 October 2018):

• Bachelor of Applied Social Science

On 22 February 2019 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 1 and 2 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by Eastern College Australia Incorporated. (refer public report of 17 December 2018):

• Graduate Diploma in Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Bachelor of Arts
• Associate Degree in Arts
• Diploma in Arts

On 22 February 2019 a delegate of TEQSA varied, 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 Eastern College Australia Incorporated. (refer public report of 12 October 2018):

• Bachelor of Applied Social Science

Condition 1 (as varied): Learning Outcomes and Assessment and Course Design

Within twelve months, ECA must provide TEQSA with evidence to satisfy TEQSA that:

1. the expected learning outcomes of the Bachelor of Applied Social Science are informed by national and international comparators.

Main reasons for the revocation decisions

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the conditions have been met.

Revocation and variation of accreditation conditions

Report on revocation of conditions and variation of a condition imposed on accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by Eastern College Australia Incorporated (Formerly Tabor College (Victoria Inc.)

On 22 February 2019 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 2 and 3 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by Eastern College Australia Incorporated. (refer public report of 12 October 2018):

• Bachelor of Applied Social Science

On 22 February 2019 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 1 and 2 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by Eastern College Australia Incorporated. (refer public report of 17 December 2018):

• Graduate Diploma in Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Bachelor of Arts
• Associate Degree in Arts
• Diploma in Arts

On 22 February 2019 a delegate of TEQSA varied, 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 Eastern College Australia Incorporated. (refer public report of 12 October 2018):

• Bachelor of Applied Social Science

Condition 1 (as varied): Learning Outcomes and Assessment and Course Design

Within twelve months, ECA must provide TEQSA with evidence to satisfy TEQSA that:

1. the expected learning outcomes of the Bachelor of Applied Social Science are informed by national and international comparators.

Main reasons for the revocation decisions

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the conditions have been met.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 25 July 2018, TEQSA:

• accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 25 July 2025:
  • Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
  • Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
  • Master of Engineering (Chemical and Process)
  • Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Chemical and Process)
  • Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure)
  • Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure).
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure).

Condition 1: Assurance that the course meets the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework standard

Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd must not enrol students in or commence delivery of the Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure) until TEQSA notifies the provider that TEQSA is satisfied that the course of study incorporates relevant course content including theoretical frameworks and research findings to ensure that the course meets the specifications of level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and so enables graduates to analyse critically and reflect on complex rail technology problems.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of the risk that courses submitted by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2011:

1. Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure): Provider Course Accreditation Standard (PCAS) 1.1 and 1.3, in relation to the content of the course.

TEQSA's assessment considered Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.