Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by The Australian Institute of Music Limited.

On 18 December 2023, 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 Institute of Music Limited to 30 June 2025:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Music.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Renewal of CRICOS registration

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

On 19 December 2023, TEQSA renewed, under section 10E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the CRICOS registration of Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) for a period of 7years until 19 December 2030.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that AFTRS meets and will continue to meet the requirements of the ESOS Act and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training 2018 (National Code).

Registration

Report on registration of Australia Institute of Future Education Pty Ltd

TEQSA has agreed to orders of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) which:

• register, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Australia Institute of Future Education Pty Ltd (AIFE), in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 20 December 2028.
• accredit, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses offered by AIFE, for a period of 5 years until 20 December 2028:
  • Graduate Certificate in Research Practice in Science and Engineering
  • Graduate Certificate in Global Higher Education

Background

On 7 December 2023, AIFE's applications for registration and accreditation were rejected because TEQSA did not make a decision on the applications within 9 months of receiving them by operation of subsections 21(7) and 49(7) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act).

AIFE applied for a review of TEQSA's decision in the AAT.

Main reasons for the decision

On the information available to it, TEQSA is satisfied that AIFE meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 and therefore agreed with AIFE that the AAT should make an order to register AIFE and accredit two courses for a period of five years until 20 December 2028. On 19 December 2023, the AAT made the relevant order, in line with the parties' agreement.

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 Australia Institute of Future Education Pty Ltd

TEQSA has agreed to orders of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) which:

• register, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Australia Institute of Future Education Pty Ltd (AIFE), in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 20 December 2028.
• accredit, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses offered by AIFE, for a period of 5 years until 20 December 2028:
  • Graduate Certificate in Research Practice in Science and Engineering
  • Graduate Certificate in Global Higher Education

Background

On 7 December 2023, AIFE's applications for registration and accreditation were rejected because TEQSA did not make a decision on the applications within 9 months of receiving them by operation of subsections 21(7) and 49(7) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act).

AIFE applied for a review of TEQSA's decision in the AAT.

Main reasons for the decision

On the information available to it, TEQSA is satisfied that AIFE meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 and therefore agreed with AIFE that the AAT should make an order to register AIFE and accredit two courses for a period of five years until 20 December 2028. On 19 December 2023, the AAT made the relevant order, in line with the parties' agreement.

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 Australia Institute of Future Education Pty Ltd

TEQSA has agreed to orders of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) which:

• register, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Australia Institute of Future Education Pty Ltd (AIFE), in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 20 December 2028.
• accredit, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses offered by AIFE, for a period of 5 years until 20 December 2028:
  • Graduate Certificate in Research Practice in Science and Engineering
  • Graduate Certificate in Global Higher Education

Background

On 7 December 2023, AIFE's applications for registration and accreditation were rejected because TEQSA did not make a decision on the applications within 9 months of receiving them by operation of subsections 21(7) and 49(7) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act).

AIFE applied for a review of TEQSA's decision in the AAT.

Main reasons for the decision

On the information available to it, TEQSA is satisfied that AIFE meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 and therefore agreed with AIFE that the AAT should make an order to register AIFE and accredit two courses for a period of five years until 20 December 2028. On 19 December 2023, the AAT made the relevant order, in line with the parties' agreement.

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.

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.