Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of four higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE)

On 25 June 2021, 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 Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE):

• Bachelor of Fashion from 28 December 2021 to 28 December 2022
• Associate Degree in Fashion from 28 December 2021 to 28 December 2022
• Bachelor of Fashion Merchandising from 28 December 2021 to 28 December 2022
• Associate Degree in Fashion Merchandising from 28 December 2021 to 28 December 2022.

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.

Provider category change

Report on provider category change for The Australasian College of Dermatologists

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 The Australasian College of Dermatologists from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register The Australasian College of Dermatologists 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 The Australasian College of Dermatologists 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 The Australian Institute of Music 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 The Australian Institute of Music Limited from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register The Australian Institute of Music 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 The Australian Institute of Music 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 UOWC 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 UOWC Ltd from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register UOWC 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 UOWC 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 Excelsia College

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 Excelsia College from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register Excelsia College 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 Excelsia College 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 The National Institute of Dramatic Art

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 The National Institute of Dramatic Art from Higher Education Provider to University College.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register The National Institute of Dramatic Art 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 The National Institute of Dramatic Art 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.

Revocation of accreditation condition

Report on the revocation of a condition imposed on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Christian Heritage College

On 30 June 2021 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Christian Heritage College (refer public report of 24 April 2018):

• Master of Teaching (Primary)
• Master of Teaching (Secondary)
• Graduate Diploma in Teaching Studies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the condition has been met.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Murdoch University

On 9 June 2021 TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Murdoch University in the category of Australian University, for a period of four years until 9 June 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Murdoch University (Murdoch) continues to meet the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

TEQSA has renewed the registration for a shortened period to allow Murdoch to demonstrate to TEQSA the effective implementation of improvements it is making to its higher education operations and to allow Murdoch to advise TEQSA of the progress of these ongoing improvements during the period of registration.

TEQSA will offer Murdoch an opportunity to enter a voluntary undertaking to address the risk of future non-compliance and to provide a suitable framework to allow Murdoch to demonstrate ongoing improvements to its corporate and academic governance.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of eight higher education courses of study offered by Alphacrucis College Limited

On 23 June 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 Alphacrucis College Limited, for a period of seven years until 23 June 2028:

• Graduate Diploma of Counselling
• Graduate Certificate in Trauma Counselling
• Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision
• Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Studies
• Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Korean)
• Graduate Certificate in Trauma Counselling (Korean)
• Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision (Korean)
• Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Studies (Korean).

Main reasons for the decision

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