Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by the Australian College of Nursing

On 29 April 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 the Australian College of Nursing, for a period of seven years until 29 April 2026:

• Graduate Certificate in Dermatology Nursing
• Graduate Certificate in Cosmetic Nursing.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by the Australian College of Nursing

On 29 April 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 the Australian College of Nursing, for a period of seven years until 29 April 2026:

• Graduate Certificate in Dermatology Nursing
• Graduate Certificate in Cosmetic Nursing.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Revocation and variation of registration conditions

Report on revocation and variation of conditions imposed on registration of Charles Sturt University

On 10 May 2019 a delegate of TEQSA made the following decisions, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), in relation to conditions imposed on the registration of Charles Sturt University (refer to public report of 3 April 2019):

1. Revoke Condition 5.
2. Vary Condition 3 to read as follows:

Condition 3. Academic Governance Processes

1. By 28 February of each year of registration, CSU must provide TEQSA with a report on the implementation of the recommendations arising from the 2018 external review of academic governance. The report must demonstrate progress toward implementation of the recommendations against deadlines.
2. By 1 August of each year of registration, CSU must provide TEQSA with evidence of a comprehensive analysis of breaches of academic integrity at the CSU Study Centres operated by SGA, and proposed actions to address underlying issues and to ensure academic quality. This evidence must demonstrate that the analysis and the actions have been considered and approved by the Academic Senate and the Council.

3. Vary Condition 6 to read as follows:

Condition 6. Scholarship Activities of Staff at the CSU Study Centres

CSU must:

1. by 30 September 2019, conduct an external and independent review of the scholarly outputs for all teaching staff and staff with oversight of teaching at the CSU Study Centres operated by SGA. The name and details of the professional experience of the proposed external reviewer along with the terms of reference and timeframe for the review are to be provided to TEQSA for approval within 30 days from the date CSU is notified of this decision
2. by 29 November 2019, provide TEQSA with a copy of the report of the external review of scholarly activities of staff at the CSU Study Centres operated by SGA and matching action plan (addressing any need for improvements) as approved by the Council
3. by 30 August of each year of registration after 2019, provide TEQSA with a progress report on the implementation of the action plan in Condition 6b.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made the decision to revoke Condition 5 on the basis that TEQSA was satisfied that Condition 5a and 5b had been met, on the basis of the evidence submitted by the University on 9 May 2019, and that Condition 5c could be dealt with by a variation to Condition 3.

The decision to vary Conditions 3 and 6 was made on the basis that TEQSA was satisfied that the variations were appropriate, following discussions between TEQSA and the University after the decision to impose conditions on the registration of the University.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Queensland University of Technology

On 17 April 2019, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Queensland University of Technology in the category of Australian University, for a period of seven years until 17 April 2026.

Main reasons for the decision

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

TEQSA found that Queensland University of Technology has demonstrated:

1. a strong governance and accountability framework through robust structures and processes to attend to governance functions diligently and effectively
2. strong academic leadership including effective oversight of academic activities by the University Academic Board and its key committees
3. robust quality assurance processes that ensure quality is maintained, centred around a cycle of continuous improvement that includes a range of performance data and feedback from faculty and students
4. a high standard of record keeping in the form of comprehensive minutes of the meetings of the Council and other key advisory and decision making bodies. These documents enable effective, informed decision making and assurance of implementation of delegations.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Edith Cowan University

On 17 April 2019, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Edith Cowan University in the category of Australian University, for a period of seven years until 17 April 2026.

Main reasons for the decision

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

TEQSA found that Edith Cowan University has demonstrated:

1. a strong focus on student achievement which includes plans for well-targeted support appropriate to the varying needs of its students
2. a comprehensive policy framework for assuring academic and research quality and integrity as indicated in the extensive use of benchmarking in the course review, accreditation and re-accreditation policies and procedures and the use of external academic input into the University's academic quality reviews which will provide a strong foundation for achieving positive student outcomes
3. strong achievement in the provision of a high quality educational experience, and increasing strength in research performance.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Ltd

On 10 May 2019, 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 offered by Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Ltd, for a period of four years until 10 May 2023:
  • Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Convention and Event Management)
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management) and the Bachelor of Business (Convention and Event Management).

Condition 1: Benchmarking

1.1 Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Ltd (LCBA) will engage at its own expense a suitably qualified independent expert/s (with the agreement of TEQSA as to the identity and terms of reference of the expert/s, which agreement is not to be unreasonably withheld) to review and make recommendations to LCBA (Independent Review) to review the external referencing of the success of student cohorts against comparable courses of study against the following criteria and provide advice to ensure LCBA's compliance with Standard 5.3.4:

1. progression rates, attrition rates, completion times and rates and, where applicable, comparing different locations of delivery
2. assessment methods and grading of students' achievement of unit learning outcomes, and
3. course monitoring that includes benchmarking with comparable degrees, teaching teams and review processes, and
4. unit learning outcomes and evidence that unit learning outcomes have been subjected to external referencing against national/international comparators, and
5. course admission requirements and standards, retention levels, support programs.

1.2 The independent expert/s will:

1. be suitably qualified to undertake the Independent Course Review;
2. not be a past or present member of LCBA's staff;
3. not have been engaged as a consultant to LCBA; and
4. not have any conflict of interest.

1.3 The outcomes of the Independent Review are to be reported to LCBA's Academic Board, Board of Directors and TEQSA by no later than 10 August 2019.

1.4 LCBA is to prepare an implementation plan for each of the recommendations in the expert reports, approved by the Academic Board and Board of Directors, to be provided to TEQSA no later than 10 November 2019.

1.5 LCBA is to report to TEQSA on the implementation of the outcomes of the Independent Review by:

1. 10 December 2019; and
2. such further dates as TEQSA may require after the Independent Course Review is undertaken.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of risks that Le Cordon Bleu Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Standard 5.3.4 in relation to:
   • External referencing

TEQSA's assessment considered Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Ltd's 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 Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Ltd

On 10 May 2019, 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 offered by Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Ltd, for a period of four years until 10 May 2023:
  • Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Convention and Event Management)
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management) and the Bachelor of Business (Convention and Event Management).

Condition 1: Benchmarking

1.1 Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Ltd (LCBA) will engage at its own expense a suitably qualified independent expert/s (with the agreement of TEQSA as to the identity and terms of reference of the expert/s, which agreement is not to be unreasonably withheld) to review and make recommendations to LCBA (Independent Review) to review the external referencing of the success of student cohorts against comparable courses of study against the following criteria and provide advice to ensure LCBA's compliance with Standard 5.3.4:

1. progression rates, attrition rates, completion times and rates and, where applicable, comparing different locations of delivery
2. assessment methods and grading of students' achievement of unit learning outcomes, and
3. course monitoring that includes benchmarking with comparable degrees, teaching teams and review processes, and
4. unit learning outcomes and evidence that unit learning outcomes have been subjected to external referencing against national/international comparators, and
5. course admission requirements and standards, retention levels, support programs.

1.2 The independent expert/s will:

1. be suitably qualified to undertake the Independent Course Review;
2. not be a past or present member of LCBA's staff;
3. not have been engaged as a consultant to LCBA; and
4. not have any conflict of interest.

1.3 The outcomes of the Independent Review are to be reported to LCBA's Academic Board, Board of Directors and TEQSA by no later than 10 August 2019.

1.4 LCBA is to prepare an implementation plan for each of the recommendations in the expert reports, approved by the Academic Board and Board of Directors, to be provided to TEQSA no later than 10 November 2019.

1.5 LCBA is to report to TEQSA on the implementation of the outcomes of the Independent Review by:

1. 10 December 2019; and
2. such further dates as TEQSA may require after the Independent Course Review is undertaken.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of risks that Le Cordon Bleu Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Standard 5.3.4 in relation to:
   • External referencing

TEQSA's assessment considered Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Ltd's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of nine higher education courses of study offered by Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Limited

On 20 May 2019, 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 offered by Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Limited, until 30 June 2025:
  • Master of International Hospitality Management
  • Graduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management
  • Graduate Certificate in International Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor of Business (International Hotel Management)
  • Advanced Diploma of Business (International Hotel Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (International Restaurant Management)
  • Advanced Diploma of Business (International Restaurant Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Food Entrepreneurship)
  • Advanced Diploma of Business (Food Entrepreneurship)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Limited for renewal of accreditation continue to meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Risks that Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Limited may not meet, or continue to meet, provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015 are adequately dealt with by conditions imposed on its registration.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of nine higher education courses of study offered by Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Limited

On 20 May 2019, 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 offered by Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Limited, until 30 June 2025:
  • Master of International Hospitality Management
  • Graduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management
  • Graduate Certificate in International Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor of Business (International Hotel Management)
  • Advanced Diploma of Business (International Hotel Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (International Restaurant Management)
  • Advanced Diploma of Business (International Restaurant Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Food Entrepreneurship)
  • Advanced Diploma of Business (Food Entrepreneurship)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Limited for renewal of accreditation continue to meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Risks that Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Limited may not meet, or continue to meet, provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015 are adequately dealt with by conditions imposed on its registration.