Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd

On 01 March 2023, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 01 March 2030:

• Diploma of Science
• Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Main reasons for the decision

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

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd

On 01 March 2023, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 01 March 2030:

• Diploma of Science
• Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd for renewal of accreditation continue to 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 Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd

On 09 December 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 Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd, for a period of seven years until 9 December 2029:
  • Master of Teaching
  • Graduate Diploma of Education
  • Graduate Certificate in Education
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, four conditions on the accreditation of the Master of Teaching, Graduate Diploma of Education and Graduate Certificate in Education.

Condition 1: Course resourcing

By 30 June 2024, the Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd must provide to TEQSA evidence of:

1. Implementation of the business plan for course delivery during the initial period of accreditation. The report must include progress against the timeframes and budget allocations for provision of the specific learning resources required for delivery of a teacher education course of study.
2. Minutes of the relevant governance body reporting consideration and approval of the business plan implementation report.

Condition 2: Tuition safeguards for students

1. Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd must submit to TEQSA at least one course agreement with a registered higher education provider for a replacement course equivalent to the Master of Teaching as a tuition safeguard for students.
2. The Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd must not enrol students until TEQSA notifies ACCS that TEQSA has approved at least one course agreement with a registered higher education provider for a replacement course equivalent to the Master of Teaching, Graduate Diploma of Education and Graduate Certificate in Education as a tuition safeguard for students.

Condition 3: Staffing and scholarship

1. Prior to the commencement of course delivery, the Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd must provide to TEQSA the staffing profile for delivery of the courses and units of study, including staff qualifications, experience and scholarship activities in the field of education relevant to teaching the course.
2. By 30 June 2024, the Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd must provide to TEQSA evidence of a report on academic staff scholarship activities relating to teaching in the Master of Teaching, Graduate Diploma of Education and Graduate Certificate in Education, with minutes of the relevant governance body meeting which considered the scholarship report.

Condition 4: Representation - professional accreditation

1. The Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd must not enrol students until TEQSA notifies ACCS that TEQSA is satisfied that ACCS has obtained professional accreditation from the relevant state body.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the courses submitted by Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Standard 5.1.3 of Part A, in relation to approval of resources for course delivery
2. Standard 3.3.1 of Part A in relation to learning resources and educational support
3. Standard 3.1.5 of Part A in relation to professional accreditation
4. Standards 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 of Part A in relation to staffing and scholarship
5. Standard 6.2.1 of Part A in relation to tuition safeguards for students
6. Standard 7.1.2 of Part A in relation to representation of the professional accreditation status of a course of study

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.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd

On 09 December 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 Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd, for a period of seven years until 9 December 2029:
  • Master of Teaching
  • Graduate Diploma of Education
  • Graduate Certificate in Education
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, four conditions on the accreditation of the Master of Teaching, Graduate Diploma of Education and Graduate Certificate in Education.

Condition 1: Course resourcing

By 30 June 2024, the Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd must provide to TEQSA evidence of:

1. Implementation of the business plan for course delivery during the initial period of accreditation. The report must include progress against the timeframes and budget allocations for provision of the specific learning resources required for delivery of a teacher education course of study.
2. Minutes of the relevant governance body reporting consideration and approval of the business plan implementation report.

Condition 2: Tuition safeguards for students

1. Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd must submit to TEQSA at least one course agreement with a registered higher education provider for a replacement course equivalent to the Master of Teaching as a tuition safeguard for students.
2. The Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd must not enrol students until TEQSA notifies ACCS that TEQSA has approved at least one course agreement with a registered higher education provider for a replacement course equivalent to the Master of Teaching, Graduate Diploma of Education and Graduate Certificate in Education as a tuition safeguard for students.

Condition 3: Staffing and scholarship

1. Prior to the commencement of course delivery, the Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd must provide to TEQSA the staffing profile for delivery of the courses and units of study, including staff qualifications, experience and scholarship activities in the field of education relevant to teaching the course.
2. By 30 June 2024, the Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd must provide to TEQSA evidence of a report on academic staff scholarship activities relating to teaching in the Master of Teaching, Graduate Diploma of Education and Graduate Certificate in Education, with minutes of the relevant governance body meeting which considered the scholarship report.

Condition 4: Representation - professional accreditation

1. The Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd must not enrol students until TEQSA notifies ACCS that TEQSA is satisfied that ACCS has obtained professional accreditation from the relevant state body.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the courses submitted by Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Standard 5.1.3 of Part A, in relation to approval of resources for course delivery
2. Standard 3.3.1 of Part A in relation to learning resources and educational support
3. Standard 3.1.5 of Part A in relation to professional accreditation
4. Standards 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 of Part A in relation to staffing and scholarship
5. Standard 6.2.1 of Part A in relation to tuition safeguards for students
6. Standard 7.1.2 of Part A in relation to representation of the professional accreditation status of a course of study

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.

Variation of accreditation condition

Report on the variation of condition imposed on accreditation of 2 higher education courses of study offered by Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd

On 09 December 2022 a delegate of TEQSA varied, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 2 imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd (refer public report of 16 August 2022):

• Master of Information and Communication Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Information and Communication Technology.

Condition 2 Staffing

1. Within 4 weeks after the commencement of each teaching period, Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA the staffing profile for delivery of the courses and units of study from each campus, including staff qualifications, experience and scholarship activities relevant to their teaching.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that the variation was a necessary update with regard to mitigating risks to the quality of teaching and multi-campus course delivery in the initial period of accreditation.

Revocation of accreditation condition

Report on revocation of a condition imposed on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd

On 7 December 2020 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 course offered by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd (refer public report of 27 February 2020):

• Master of Professional Psychology (5+1)

On 7 December 2020 a delegate of TEQSA also 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 course offered by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd (refer public report of 24 April 2019):

• Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that the condition has been met.

Revocation of accreditation condition

Report on revocation of a condition imposed on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd

On 7 December 2020 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 course offered by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd (refer public report of 27 February 2020):

• Master of Professional Psychology (5+1)

On 7 December 2020 a delegate of TEQSA also 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 course offered by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd (refer public report of 24 April 2019):

• Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that the condition has been met.

Registration

Report on registration of Danford Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 14 December 2022, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Danford Higher Education Pty Ltd (DHE) for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 14 December 2027.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses for delivery by DHE for a period of five years until 14 December 2027:
  • Bachelor of Business (Digital Marketing)
  • Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
  • Diploma of Business

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that DHE meets the Provider Registration Standards, and the courses meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. TEQSA decided that it was appropriate to register DHE for a period of five years until 14 December 2027, and to accredit DHE's Bachelor of Business (Digital Marketing), Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and Diploma of Business courses for the same period.

The five-year period of registration and accreditation is consistent with the basic principles of regulation and reflects risks associated with an applicant for initial registration intending to offer a higher education course but having no history in the provision of higher education.

Registration

Report on registration of Danford Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 14 December 2022, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Danford Higher Education Pty Ltd (DHE) for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 14 December 2027.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses for delivery by DHE for a period of five years until 14 December 2027:
  • Bachelor of Business (Digital Marketing)
  • Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
  • Diploma of Business

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that DHE meets the Provider Registration Standards, and the courses meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. TEQSA decided that it was appropriate to register DHE for a period of five years until 14 December 2027, and to accredit DHE's Bachelor of Business (Digital Marketing), Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and Diploma of Business courses for the same period.

The five-year period of registration and accreditation is consistent with the basic principles of regulation and reflects risks associated with an applicant for initial registration intending to offer a higher education course but having no history in the provision of higher education.