Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of nine higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Management Education and Training Pty Limited

On 4 June 2020, 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 Institute of Management Education and Training Pty Limited, for a period of three years until 4 June 2023:

• Graduate Certificate in Operational Excellence
• Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management
• Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship
• Graduate Certificate in Business Transformation
• Graduate Certificate in Innovation
• Graduate Certificate in Project Management
• Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Strategy
• Graduate Certificate in Business
• Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Leadership.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Australian Institute of Management Education and Training Pty Limited for accreditation meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of nine higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Management Education and Training Pty Limited

On 4 June 2020, 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 Institute of Management Education and Training Pty Limited, for a period of three years until 4 June 2023:

• Graduate Certificate in Operational Excellence
• Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management
• Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship
• Graduate Certificate in Business Transformation
• Graduate Certificate in Innovation
• Graduate Certificate in Project Management
• Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Strategy
• Graduate Certificate in Business
• Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Leadership.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Australian Institute of Management Education and Training Pty Limited for accreditation meet 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 UOWC Ltd

On 12 June 2020, 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 UOWC Ltd, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering
• Undergraduate Certificate in Science

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by UOWC Ltd for accreditation meet 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 UOWC Ltd

On 12 June 2020, 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 UOWC Ltd, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering
• Undergraduate Certificate in Science

Main reasons for the decision

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

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd

On 12 June 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd:

• Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025
• Diploma of Built Environment from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025
• Diploma of Commerce from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025
• Diploma of Engineering from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025
• Diploma of Health Science from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025
• Diploma of Information Technology from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd

On 12 June 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd:

• Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025
• Diploma of Built Environment from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025
• Diploma of Commerce from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025
• Diploma of Engineering from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025
• Diploma of Health Science from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025
• Diploma of Information Technology from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd

On 12 June 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd:

• Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025
• Diploma of Built Environment from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025
• Diploma of Commerce from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025
• Diploma of Engineering from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025
• Diploma of Health Science from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025
• Diploma of Information Technology from 1 April 2022 to 1 April 2025

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd

On 02 November 2020, 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 Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 02 November 2027

• Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Main reasons for the decision

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

Withdrawal of registration

Report on application to withdraw registration by North Metropolitan TAFE

TEQSA has determined, under section 43 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), to grant the application from North Metropolitan TAFE to withdraw its registration as a Higher Education Provider, with effect from 14 October 2020.

Main reasons for the decision

This decision reflects North Metropolitan TAFE's choice to withdraw its registration as a higher education provider.

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that North Metropolitan TAFE had ensured the appropriate teach out of its higher education programs prior to withdrawing its registration as a higher education provider.

In addition, TEQSA is satisfied there are appropriate arrangements for the retention of student records and replacement certification, which will be maintained with North Metropolitan TAFE's vocational education training operations.