Unlimited Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Alphacrucis University College Ltd to have unlimited self-accrediting authority for all courses of study

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Alphacrucis University College Ltd to have unlimited self-accrediting authority at all AQF qualification levels, across all narrow fields of education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the application for unlimited self-accrediting authority submitted by Alphacrucis University College Ltd meets the Criteria for Seeking Self-Accrediting Authority for all courses of study, of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Unlimited Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Alphacrucis University College Ltd to have unlimited self-accrediting authority for all courses of study

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Alphacrucis University College Ltd to have unlimited self-accrediting authority at all AQF qualification levels, across all narrow fields of education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the application for unlimited self-accrediting authority submitted by Alphacrucis University College Ltd meets the Criteria for Seeking Self-Accrediting Authority for all courses of study, of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Unlimited Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Alphacrucis University College Ltd to have unlimited self-accrediting authority for all courses of study

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Alphacrucis University College Ltd to have unlimited self-accrediting authority at all AQF qualification levels, across all narrow fields of education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the application for unlimited self-accrediting authority submitted by Alphacrucis University College Ltd meets the Criteria for Seeking Self-Accrediting Authority for all courses of study, of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Unlimited Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Alphacrucis University College Ltd to have unlimited self-accrediting authority for all courses of study

On 13 December 2023, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Alphacrucis University College Ltd to have unlimited self-accrediting authority at all AQF qualification levels, across all narrow fields of education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the application for unlimited self-accrediting authority submitted by Alphacrucis University College Ltd meets the Criteria for Seeking Self-Accrediting Authority for all courses of study, of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Limited

On 13 September 2023, TEQSA Commission accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Limited, for a period of five years until 13 September 2028:

• Bachelor of 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 Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Limited 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 Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Limited

On 13 September 2023, TEQSA Commission accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Limited, for a period of five years until 13 September 2028:

• Bachelor of 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 Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Limited for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Registration

Report on registration of Skyline Higher Education Australia Pty Ltd

On 13 September 2023, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Skyline Higher Education Australia Pty Ltd (SHEA) for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 13 September 2028.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following course offered by Skyline Higher Education Australia Pty Ltd, for a period of five years until 13 September 2028:
  • Bachelor of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Skyline Higher Education Pty Ltd (SHEA) meets the Provider Registration Standards, and the course meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. TEQSA decided that it was appropriate to register SHEA for a period of five years until 13 September 2028, and to accredit SHEA's Bachelor of Information Technology course 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 Skyline Higher Education Australia Pty Ltd

On 13 September 2023, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Skyline Higher Education Australia Pty Ltd (SHEA) for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 13 September 2028.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following course offered by Skyline Higher Education Australia Pty Ltd, for a period of five years until 13 September 2028:
  • Bachelor of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Skyline Higher Education Pty Ltd (SHEA) meets the Provider Registration Standards, and the course meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. TEQSA decided that it was appropriate to register SHEA for a period of five years until 13 September 2028, and to accredit SHEA's Bachelor of Information Technology course 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.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Australian Film, Television and Radio School

On 13 September 2023, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School in the category of a University College, for a period of seven years until 13 September 2030.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Australian Film, Television and Radio School continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.