Revocation and Variation of Registration Conditions

Report on the revocation and variation of conditions imposed on the registration of Group Colleges Australia Pty Ltd

On 13 September 2023 TEQSA revoked, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 2 imposed on the registration of Group Colleges Australia Pty Ltd on 30 June 2021.

On 21 September 2023 TEQSA varied, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 also imposed on the registration of Group Colleges Australia Pty Ltd on 30 June 2021.

strong>Condition 1: (as varied) Student Performance Monitoring

By 30 June 2024 GCA must provide to TEQSA:

1. A report containing a comprehensive diagnostic analysis of the probable causes for observed rates and trends for student attrition for each accredited higher education course it offers, for the period from covering academic year 2022 and 2023. Data on attrition rates must be calculated in accordance with the definition used in the TEQSA Risk Assessment Framework.
2. Evidence that attrition as defined in the TEQSA Risk Assessments and adjusted attrition rates are and will be regularly reported to the GCA Board of Directors and the Academic Senate, and
3. Evidence of the actions and mitigating strategies that have and will be implemented to address any high rates of unadjusted attrition.

Main reasons for the revocation decision

TEQSA made the decision with regard to Condition 2 on the basis that it was satisfied that the condition is no longer necessary.

TEQSA made the decision with regard to Condition 1 on the basis that the reporting required additional evidence and the risks cited had yet to be addressed.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 3 higher education courses of study offered by ACPE Limited

On 03 October 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 ACPE Limited, for a period of seven years until 03 October 2029:

• Bachelor of Football (Development, Management and Performance)
• Associate Degree of Football (Development, Management and Performance)
• Diploma of Football (Development, Management and Performance)

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 3 higher education courses of study offered by ACPE Limited

On 03 October 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 ACPE Limited, for a period of seven years until 03 October 2029:

• Bachelor of Football (Development, Management and Performance)
• Associate Degree of Football (Development, Management and Performance)
• Diploma of Football (Development, Management and Performance)

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 3 higher education courses of study offered by ACPE Limited

On 03 October 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 ACPE Limited, for a period of seven years until 03 October 2029:

• Bachelor of Football (Development, Management and Performance)
• Associate Degree of Football (Development, Management and Performance)
• Diploma of Football (Development, Management and Performance)

Main reasons for the decision

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

Revocation of accreditation condition

Report on revocation of Condition 1 imposed on the accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd

On 07 October 2022, 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 Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd (refer public report of 18 May 2020):

• Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunications
• Diploma of Networking Technology

Main reasons for the decision

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

Revocation of accreditation condition

Report on revocation of Condition 1 imposed on the accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd

On 07 October 2022, 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 Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd (refer public report of 18 May 2020):

• Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunications
• Diploma of Networking Technology

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd

On 07 October 2022, 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 Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 07 October 2029:

• Diploma of Design

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd for accreditation meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Australian Chiropractic College Limited

On 07 October 2022, 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 the Australian Chiropractic College Limited, for a period of seven years until 07 October 2029:

• Diploma of Health Science

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by the Australian Chiropractic College Limited for accreditation meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Coleraine Share Trading Pty Ltd

On 10 October 2022, 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 Coleraine Share Trading Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 10 October 2029:

• Bachelor of Business.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Coleraine Share Trading Pty Ltd for accreditation meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.