Renewal of CRICOS registration

Report on renewal of CRICOS registration of Charles Sturt University

On 24 October 2023, TEQSA renewed, under section 10E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the CRICOS registration of Charles Sturt University for a period of seven years until 24 October 2030.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Charles Sturt University continues to meet the requirements of the ESOS Act and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training 2018 (National Code).

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd

On 07 September 2023, 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 Campus Management Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 08 September 2030:

• Master of Business Research

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on extension of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Whitehouse Institute Pty Ltd

On 25 October 2023, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following course offered by Leaders Institute Pty Ltd:

• Undergraduate Certificate of Design from

20 February 2024 until 30 June 2025

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd.

On 26 October 2023, TEQSA Commission accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following course offered by Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 11 October 2030:

• Master of Professional Accounting
• Master of Professional Accounting Advanced

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Crown Institute of Higher Education 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 Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd.

On 26 October 2023, TEQSA Commission accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following course offered by Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 11 October 2030:

• Master of Professional Accounting
• Master of Professional Accounting Advanced

Main reasons for the decision

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

Initial CRICOS registration

Report on initial CRICOS registration of the Southern Academy of Higher Education Pty Ltd (SAHE)

On 30 October 2023, TEQSA:

• Approved, under section 10 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the registration of the Southern Academy of Higher Education Pty Ltd (SAHE)) on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) until 29 March 2028.
• Imposed, under section 10B of the ESOS Act, one condition on the CRICOS registration of the SAHE Higher Education Pty Ltd.

ESOS Condition 1 - Admission, Recruitment, and Support of Overseas Students

1. By 31 December 2024, SAHE must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of SAHE's first year of delivery to overseas students. The expert and terms of reference for this review must be approved by TEQSA. The review should assess the effectiveness of the implementation of SAHE'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. adequate monitoring and support of overseas students
      
      
2. By 31 March 2025, SAHE must provide TEQSA the review report, evidence of consideration of the review report, and any actions in response to the report, by its relevant governing bodies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision considering the significant risks in the recruitment, admissions and support of overseas students, and the heightened risks for a newly registered provider with no track record of delivery to overseas students. The decision to impose a condition was made on the basis that Southern Academy of Higher Education Pty Ltd (SAHE), may not meet, or continue to meet, all objectives of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 in relation to the recruitment, admission and support of overseas students.

Application to withdraw decision.

In accordance with section 10B(1)(b) of the ESOS Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a registered provider at any time. TEQSA will consider any application by a provider for variation or revocation of a condition.

Extension of course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by National Institute of Organisation Dynamics Australia Ltd

On 13 October 2023, a delegate of TEQSA:

• extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by National Institute of Organisation Dynamics Australia Ltd, for a period of two years until 17 March 2027:
  • Master of Leadership and Management (Organisation Dynamics).
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Master of Leadership and Management (Organisation Dynamics)./li>

Condition 1. Quality Assurance

By 3 March 2026, NIODA must provide, to the satisfaction of TEQSA, the following:

1. A copy of the independent and external review obtained by NIODA as required by NIODA's academic and review procedures and in compliance with Standard 6.1.3 paragraph d.
2. Evidence to demonstrate that NIODA's Academic Governing Board (AGB) and Governing Board (GB) have considered the recommendations of the independent external review, have an action plan with respect to adopted recommendations, have commenced steps from the action plan, and have a timetable for review of the effectiveness of steps from the action plan.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the course submitted for renewal of accreditation by National Institute of Organisation Dynamics Australia Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Standards 5.1.2 and 5.1.3 of Part A in relation to the requirement for course approval processes to be overseen by peak institutional academic governance processes and courses are re-accredited only when the decision to approve is informed by overarching academic scrutiny of the course of study.
2. Standards 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3, and 5.3.4 of Part A in relation to the requirement for monitoring, review and improvement to include periodic comprehensive reviews which are informed and supported by internal analysis of student data, external referencing, and benchmarking against comparable courses 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 one higher education course of study offered by Technical and Further Education Commission

On 8 November 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 Technical and Further Education Commission, for a period of seven years until 8 November 2030:

• Diploma of Adult Education.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by TAFE Queensland

On 10 November 2023, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act):

The period of accreditation of the following 2 courses offered by TAFE Queensland from 21 August 2024 to 31 December 2026:

• Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics
• Associate Degree in Civil Engineering.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.