Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of 3 higher education courses of study offered by Whitehouse Institute Pty Ltd

On 24 January 2024, 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 Whitehouse Institute Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 24 January 2031:

• Graduate Certificate of Design
• Graduate Diploma of Design
• Master of Design.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Revocation of accreditation conditions

Report on the revocation of conditions imposed on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd

On 12 September 2023 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 1 and 2 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd (refer public report of 19 January 2023):

• Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that the conditions were met.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Universal Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 14 September 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 Universal Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 14 September 2023:

• Master of Engineering Management

Main reasons for the decision

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

Revocation of registration condition

Report on the revocation of condition imposed on registration of The Institute of Creative Arts and Technology Pty Ltd (formerly Macleay College Pty Ltd)

On 13 September 2023 TEQSA revoked, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the registration of The Institute of Creative Arts and Technology Pty Ltd (formerly Macleay College Pty Ltd) (refer public report of 16 March 2017).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that the condition is no longer necessary.

Revocation of registration condition

Report on the revocation of a condition imposed on registration of Academy of Interactive Technology Pty Ltd (formerly Academy of Information Technology 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 Academy of Interactive Technology Pty Ltd (refer public report of 17 June 2016).

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 Holmes Institute Pty Ltd as Trustee for Holmes Institute Trust

On 15 September 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 Holmes Institute Pty Ltd as Trustee for Holmes Institute Trust, for a period of seven years until 15 September 2030:

• Master of Cyber Security.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Holmes Institute Pty Ltd as Trustee for Holmes Institute Trust for accreditation meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

ESOS conditions 19 September 2023

Report of conditions imposed on the CRICOS registration of Texila College Australia Pty Ltd (TCA)

On 19 September 2023, TEQSA, under section 10B of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), imposed two (2) conditions on the CRICOS registration of Texila College Australia Pty Ltd (TCA):

Condition 1: Overseas student enrolments

The maximum number of overseas students that TCA may provide a course across all its locations must not exceed 550 overseas students.

Condition 2: Overseas student recruitment and admissions

By 31 December 2023, TCA must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of TCA's recruitment and admission practices, including the management of education agents. The expert and terms of reference of this review must be approved by TEQSA. The review should assess the effectiveness of the implementation of TCA's policies and procedures in ensuring:

1. responsible recruitment of overseas students
2. its education agents act ethically, honestly, and in the best interests of overseas students,
3. its relevant governing bodies have sufficient oversight of risks in overseas student recruitment to maintain the provision of education of a satisfactory standard.

By 30 April 2024, TCA must provide TEQSA the review report, evidence of consideration of the report, and any actions in response to the report, by its relevant governing bodies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of substantial risks that Texila College Australia Pty Ltd (TCA) may not meet, or continue to meet, the requirements of Standards 2 and 4 of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by the Academy of Interactive Technology Pty Ltd (formerly Academy of Information Technology Pty Ltd)

On 20 September 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 Academy of Interactive Technology Pty (formerly Academy of Information Technology Pty Ltd) Ltd, for a period of seven years until 20 September 2030:

• Diploma of Information Technology.

Main reasons for the decision

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

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.

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.