Provider category change

Report on provider category change for Kollel Academy of Advanced Jewish Education Limited

On 1 July 2021, TEQSA made a decision, under section 38 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), to change the provider category of Kollel Academy of Advanced Jewish Education Limited from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register Kollel Academy of Advanced Jewish Education Limited in one of the four categories available under the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021. This decision was made on the basis that TEQSA is satisfied that Kollel Academy of Advanced Jewish Education Limited meets the applicable category standards.

The decision to change provider category is a reviewable decision under section 183 of the TEQSA Act.

Further information

Information on TEQSA's regulatory approach and public reporting is available at www.teqsa.gov.au.

Provider category change

Report on provider category change for Kontea Pty Ltd

On 1 July 2021, TEQSA made a decision, under section 38 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), to change the provider category of Kontea Pty Ltd from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register Kontea Pty Ltd in one of the four categories available under the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021. This decision was made on the basis that TEQSA is satisfied that Kontea Pty Ltd meets the applicable category standards.

The decision to change provider category is a reviewable decision under section 183 of the TEQSA Act.

Further information

Information on TEQSA's regulatory approach and public reporting is available at www.teqsa.gov.au.

Provider category change

Report on provider category change for LCI Melbourne Pty Ltd

On 1 July 2021, TEQSA made a decision, under section 38 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), to change the provider category of LCI Melbourne Pty Ltd from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register LCI Melbourne Pty Ltd in one of the four categories available under the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021. This decision was made on the basis that TEQSA is satisfied that LCI Melbourne Pty Ltd meets the applicable category standards.

The decision to change provider category is a reviewable decision under section 183 of the TEQSA Act.

Further information

Information on TEQSA's regulatory approach and public reporting is available at www.teqsa.gov.au.

Registration

Report on registration of Queensland Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 15 September 2021, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Queensland Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 15 September 2026.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the applications by Queensland Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd for accreditation of the following courses for a period of five years until 15 September 2026:
  • Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
  • Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

Background

Queensland Institute of Higher Education Institute Pty Ltd (QIHE) applied to TEQSA for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education and for the accreditation of two courses:

• Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
• TEQSA considered QIHE's applications and provided a draft assessment report with details of the assessment of QIHE's applications by the responsible assessment team. TEQSA's Commission considered QIHE's response to the draft report and made the decision to approve QIHE's application for registration on 15 September 2021 on the basis that it was satisfied that QIHE met the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 (HES Framework).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that QIHE meets the Provider Registration Standards and Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework.

On this basis, TEQSA agreed that it was appropriate to register QIHE for a period of five years until 15 September 2026, and to accredit QIHE's Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) and Bachelor of Business (Marketing) courses for the same period.

Registration

Report on registration of Queensland Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 15 September 2021, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Queensland Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 15 September 2026.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the applications by Queensland Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd for accreditation of the following courses for a period of five years until 15 September 2026:
  • Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
  • Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

Background

Queensland Institute of Higher Education Institute Pty Ltd (QIHE) applied to TEQSA for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education and for the accreditation of two courses:

• Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
• TEQSA considered QIHE's applications and provided a draft assessment report with details of the assessment of QIHE's applications by the responsible assessment team. TEQSA's Commission considered QIHE's response to the draft report and made the decision to approve QIHE's application for registration on 15 September 2021 on the basis that it was satisfied that QIHE met the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 (HES Framework).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that QIHE meets the Provider Registration Standards and Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework.

On this basis, TEQSA agreed that it was appropriate to register QIHE for a period of five years until 15 September 2026, and to accredit QIHE's Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) and Bachelor of Business (Marketing) courses for the same period.

Registration

Report on registration of Queensland Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 15 September 2021, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Queensland Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 15 September 2026.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the applications by Queensland Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd for accreditation of the following courses for a period of five years until 15 September 2026:
  • Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
  • Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

Background

Queensland Institute of Higher Education Institute Pty Ltd (QIHE) applied to TEQSA for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education and for the accreditation of two courses:

• Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
• TEQSA considered QIHE's applications and provided a draft assessment report with details of the assessment of QIHE's applications by the responsible assessment team. TEQSA's Commission considered QIHE's response to the draft report and made the decision to approve QIHE's application for registration on 15 September 2021 on the basis that it was satisfied that QIHE met the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 (HES Framework).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that QIHE meets the Provider Registration Standards and Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework.

On this basis, TEQSA agreed that it was appropriate to register QIHE for a period of five years until 15 September 2026, and to accredit QIHE's Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) and Bachelor of Business (Marketing) courses for the same period.

Course accreditation

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

On 22 September 2021, 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 22 September 2028:

• Graduate Diploma of Ethical Leadership
• Graduate Certificate of Ethical Leadership.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

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

On 22 September 2021, 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 22 September 2028:

• Graduate Diploma of Ethical Leadership
• Graduate Certificate of Ethical Leadership.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Kontea Pty Ltd

On 19 August 2021, 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 Kontea Pty Ltd, until 31 December 2021:
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Cost Estimation for Residential Construction
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Building Information Modelling for Construction Management
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Residential Building Inspection
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Undergraduate Certificate in Cost Estimation for Residential Construction, Undergraduate Certificate in Building Information Modelling for Construction Management, and Undergraduate Certificate in Residential Building Inspection

Condition 1:

Not later than two weeks prior to the commencement of delivery of the course of study, Kontea Pty Ltd must:

provide TEQSA with a report from a suitably qualified independent expert, with the agreement of TEQSA as to the identity of the expert and the terms of reference of their engagement, on its proposed arrangements for delivery of the course online; and

provide TEQSA with Kontea's response, endorsed by the relevant academic governing body, on implementing the recommendations made in the report in paragraph (a).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of risks that the courses submitted for accreditation by Kontea Pty Ltd may not continue to meet, the following provision of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

Standard 3.1.4 of Part A, in relation to whether the course has been designed enable the achievement of expected learning outcomes when delivered in an online mode.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a higher education course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.