Revocation of accreditation condition

Report on revocation of condition imposed on accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by Wentworth institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 13 November 2018 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition one imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Wentworth institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd (refer public report of 7 October 2014):

• Master of Business
• Graduate Diploma in business
• Graduate Certificate in Business
• Master of Professional Accounting
• Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting
• Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the requirements for the condition have been met and the condition is no longer necessary.

Renewal of registration and revocation of conditions

Report on renewal of registration of, and revocation of conditions imposed on, the Centre for Pavement Engineering Education Incorporated

On 14 November 2018, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of the Centre for Pavement Engineering Education Incorporated (CPEE) in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of seven years until 14 November 2025
• revoked, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, Conditions 1, 2, 3 and 4 imposed on the registration of CPEE (refer public report of 13 November 2014).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made the decision to renew the registration on the basis that it was satisfied that CPEE continues to meet the Provider Registration and Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

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

TEQSA's assessment considered CPEE's arrangements for delivery at its Australian sites.

Extension of registration

Report on extension of registration of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School

On 21 November 2018, TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of three years until 30 May 2023.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that the Australian Film, Television and Radio School has robust arrangements in place to ensure that it continues to meet the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015. The Australian Film, Television and Radio School has demonstrated an established track record of low-risk, high quality delivery of higher education.

Extension of registration

Report on extension of registration of the Australian National University

On 21 November 2018, TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of the Australian National University in the category of Australian University, for a period of three years until 6 June 2023.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that the Australian National University has robust arrangements in place to ensure that it continues to meet the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015. The Australian National University has demonstrated an established track record of low-risk, high quality delivery of higher education.

Extension of registration

Report on extension of registration of Flinders University (formerly The Flinders University of South Australia)

On 21 November 2018, TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Flinders University in the category of Australian University, for a period of three years until 23 May 2023.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that Flinders University has robust arrangements in place to ensure that it continues to meet the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015. Flinders University has demonstrated an established track record of low-risk, high quality delivery of higher education.

Extension of registration

Report on extension of registration of the University of Technology Sydney

On 21 November 2018, TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of the University of Technology Sydney in the category of Australian University, for a period of three years until 18 April 2023.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that the University of Technology Sydney has robust arrangements in place to ensure that it continues to meet the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015. The University of Technology Sydney has demonstrated an established track record of low-risk, high quality delivery of higher education.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by International Institute of Business and Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd

On 21 November 2018, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following course offered by International Institute of Business and Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd, for a period of three years until 21 November 2021:
  • Diploma of Business Administration

On 17 December 2018, a delegate of TEQSA:

• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Diploma of Business Administration.

Condition 1: Unit outlines

International Institute of Business and Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA, consistent with its course improvement schedule, revised unit outlines containing topic schedule, new unit learning outcomes and assessment tasks, an updated constructive alignment matrix, and lecture material and the associated learning resources, by:

1. 31 December 2018 for all units to be delivered in trimester 1 2019;
2. 15 March 2019 for all units to be delivered in trimester 2; and
3. 15 April 2019 for all units to be delivered in trimester 3.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that International Institute of Business and Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd may not meet the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Standards 1.4.1 to 1.4.4 and 1.5.3 in relation to course learning outcomes, assessment methods and the learning outcomes being consistent with the Australian Qualifications Framework
2. Standard 3.1.2 in relation to the content and learning activities of the course, and

TEQSA's assessment considered International Institute of Business and Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of International Institute of Business and Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd

On 21 November 2018, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of International Institute of Business and Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd (IIBT) in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of three years until 21 November 2021
• revoked, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, Condition 1 imposed on the registration of IIBT (refer public report of 19 March 2015)

On 17 December 2018, a delegate of TEQSA:

• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, three conditions on the registration of IIBT.

Condition 1: Financial target and financial viability

By 28 February 2019, 28 February 2020 and 28 February 2021, IIBT must provide TEQSA with copies of:

1. An updated business plan and financial forecast, approved by its corporate governing body, for the upcoming financial year (including financial projections in the form of an income and expenditure statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, staff projections and student projections).

Condition 2: Academic staff

During the period in which it is registered as a higher education provider, IIBT must provide to TEQSA:

1. by 28 February 2019, 28 February 2020 and 28 February 2021, a Scholarship Enhancement Plan for that year, approved by the Academic Board
2. not later than 4 weeks prior to the commencement of each teaching period, a report which in relation to each staff member with academic leadership responsibilities and each staff member proposed to teach one or more units in IIBT courses, describes:
1. whether the staff member is engaged on a full-time, part-time or casual basis;
2. the highest qualification in the discipline of the course being taught;
3. the units proposed to be taught in the next teaching period;
4. relevant professional experience in the past 5 years;
5. the scholarly activities undertaken in the previous six months and (where relevant) the amount spent by IIBT to support each of those activities; and
6. how the scholarly activities undertaken by the staff member relate to the current Scholarship Enhancement Plan.

Condition 3: Strategic Plan

IIBT must provide to TEQSA:

1. by 28 February 2019 a Strategic Plan approved by its corporate governing body. The Strategic Plan must show:
1. IIBT's future directions in higher education, including its course profile, marketing strategy and student recruitment, and
2. the key performance targets for monitoring progress against its Strategic Plan.
2. in each subsequent year until further notice, a report detailing the action being undertaken by its corporate governing body to meet IIBT's future directions and key performance targets.
3. from 28 February 2020, and each year thereafter in which IIBT is a registered higher education provider, a report on the graduate destinations of each of IIBT's higher education courses.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made the decision to impose conditions in light of risks that International Institute of Business and Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd may not continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Standards 3.2.2 to 3.2.4 in relation to academic staff.
2. Standards 6.2.1 (paragraphs b and c) in relation to its future directions in higher education and financial viability
3. Criterion B1.1.4 in relation to scholarship that informs teaching.

The three-year registration period addresses risk associated with ensuring the new management, governance and academic leadership arrangements at International Institute of Business and Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd can implement robust institutional quality assurance and provide effective corporate and academic governance.

TEQSA's assessment considered International Institute of Business and Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

Report on renewal of accreditation of number higher education courses of study in teach out mode offered by Eastern College Australia

On 23 November 2018, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses in teach out mode offered by Eastern College Australia, for a period of two years until 23 November 2020:

• Diploma in Theology
• Associate Degree in Theology
• Bachelor of Theology

No new enrolments are permitted in the above courses.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it considers it appropriate to permit Eastern College Australia to teach out the above courses over a period of two years.