Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of Diploma in Arts course offered by Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd

On 4 April 2022, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Diploma in Arts course offered by Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 4 April 2029:

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd for accreditation meets 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 Australia Advance Education Group Pty Ltd

On 04 April 2022, 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 Australia Advance Education Group Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 04 April 2029:

• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
• Master of Information Technology.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Australia Advance Education Group 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 Australia Advance Education Group Pty Ltd

On 04 April 2022, 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 Australia Advance Education Group Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 04 April 2029:

• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
• Master of Information Technology.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Australia Advance Education Group 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 Australia Advance Education Group Pty Ltd

On 04 April 2022, 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 Australia Advance Education Group Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 04 April 2029:

• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
• Master of Information Technology.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Revocation of registration condition

Report on revocation of condition imposed on registration of ACPE Ltd

On 30 March 2022 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the registration of ACPE Ltd (refer public report of 17 September 2015).

Main reasons for the decision

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

Revocation of registration condition

Report on revocation of condition imposed on registration of Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd

On 30 March 2022 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the registration of Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd (refer public report of 15 December 2016).

Main reasons for the decision

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

Self-Accrediting Authority

Report on Excelsia College

TEQSA has, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), authorised Excelsia College to self-accredit courses of study up to Level 9 of the AQF, in the following broad and narrow fields of education.

• Education (ASCED 07)
• Society and Culture (ASCED 09)
• Performing Arts (ASCED 1001)

Main Reasons for Decision

Excelsia College demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study up to Level 9 of the AQF in the above broad and narrow fields of education. The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

Self-Accrediting Authority

Report on Excelsia College

TEQSA has, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), authorised Excelsia College to self-accredit courses of study up to Level 9 of the AQF, in the following broad and narrow fields of education.

• Education (ASCED 07)
• Society and Culture (ASCED 09)
• Performing Arts (ASCED 1001)

Main Reasons for Decision

Excelsia College demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study up to Level 9 of the AQF in the above broad and narrow fields of education. The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

Withdrawal of registration

Report on application to withdraw registration by The Tax Institute

TEQSA has determined, under section 43 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), to grant the application from The Tax Institute to withdraw its registration as a Higher Education Provider, with effect from 11 May 2022.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied The Tax Institute has ensured the successful transition of its higher education operations to HEPCO Pty Ltd trading as The Tax Institute Higher Education.

All students have been transferred to The Tax Institute Higher Education.

In addition, TEQSA is satisfied there are appropriate arrangements for the retention of student records which will be maintained at The Tax Institute Higher Education.