Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of a higher education course of study offered by Whitecliffe Institute of Creative Arts and Technology Pty Ltd

On 26 May 2025, 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 Whitecliffe Institute of Creative Arts and Technology Pty Ltd:

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.

Extension of accreditation period

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

On 26 May 2025, 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 Whitehouse Institute Pty Ltd:

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.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 3 higher education courses of study offered by the Technical and Further Education Commission

On 13 June 2025, 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 the Technical and Further Education Commission from 28 May 2026 to 28 February 2027:

• Diploma of Applied Commerce
• Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning
• Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning (Professional Practice)

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.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 3 higher education courses of study offered by the Technical and Further Education Commission

On 13 June 2025, 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 the Technical and Further Education Commission from 28 May 2026 to 28 February 2027:

• Diploma of Applied Commerce
• Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning
• Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning (Professional Practice)

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.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 3 higher education courses of study offered by the Technical and Further Education Commission

On 13 June 2025, 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 the Technical and Further Education Commission from 28 May 2026 to 28 February 2027:

• Diploma of Applied Commerce
• Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning
• Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning (Professional Practice)

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 Lincoln Institute of Higher Education Ltd

On 17 June 2025, 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 Lincoln Institute of Higher Education Ltd, for a period of seven years until 17 June 2032:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Main reasons for the decision

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

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Kaplan Business School Pty Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 12 September 2022, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Kaplan Business School Pty Limited to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF qualification levels 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in the following narrow fields of education:

• Business and Management (0803)
• Accounting (0801)
• Banking, Finance and Related Fields (0811)
• Tourism (0807)
• Sales and Marketing (0805)
• Other Management and Commerce (0899)

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 9 October 2024:

• Associate Degree of Business
• Bachelor of Business (Finance)
• Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 29 March 2026:

• Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
• Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics
• Master of Business Analytics
• Master of Business Analytics (Extension)

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 27 June 2026:

• Diploma of Commerce
• Graduate Certificate in Accounting
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
• Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
• Master of Accounting
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Professional Accounting

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 22 November 2028:

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• Bachelor of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
• Diploma of Business

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied the application for self-accrediting authority of nominated courses of study submitted by Kaplan Business School Pty Limited meets the Criteria for Seeking Authority for Self-Accreditation of Courses of Study of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

TEQSA found that KBS has demonstrated:

• a history of successful operation as an institute of higher education, including strong corporate and academic governance.
• well established and robust course design, approval and review processes.
• a strong commitment and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student' access to and participation in higher education in Australia
• a strong history of successful student graduate outcomes.

Renewal of CRICOS registration

Report on renewal of CRICOS registration of Hawthorn Learning Pty Limited.

On 18 June 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 10E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the CRICOS registration of Hawthorn Learning Pty Limited (Hawthorn-Melbourne) for a period of 7 years until 17 June 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Hawthorn-Melbourne complies and will comply with the requirements of the ESOS Act and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training 2018 (National Code).

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of three higher education course of study offered by Technical and Further Education Commission

On 25 June 2025, 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 Technical and Further Education Commission:

Undergraduate Certificate in Commercial and Tax Law from 30/06/2025 to 25/01/2031

Undergraduate Certificate in Financial Accounting Theory and Audit from 30/06/2025 to 25/01/2031

Undergraduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering from 30/06/2025 to 8/11/2028

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.