Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by William Angliss Institute of TAFE

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education courses of study offered by William Angliss Institute of TAFE for a period of seven years until 10 November 2023:

• Bachelor of Culinary Management
• Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by William Angliss Institute of TAFE for renewal of accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards and arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by William Angliss Institute of TAFE

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education courses of study offered by William Angliss Institute of TAFE for a period of seven years until 10 November 2023:

• Bachelor of Culinary Management
• Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by William Angliss Institute of TAFE for renewal of accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards and arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic West

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic West for a period of seven years until 15 August 2020:

• Associate Degree in Aviation (Aeronautics)
• Associate Degree in Aviation (Operations Management)

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed five conditions on the accreditation of the above courses of study. Polytechnic West must:

Condition 1:

For each of the two areas of study, the recruitment of senior academic leaders with experience in higher education, scholarship and professional practice;

Condition 2:

Confirmation in writing of a decision by the Institute's Executive to commit the funds necessary for the delivery of each the course at the required standards;

Condition 3:

A revision of all existing course materials by the appointed academic leaders, drawing on external expertise as required, addressing the following issues, the outcomes of which are to be reported to TEQSA:

a) That consistency is ensured across all course documentation and course materials;

b) That stated graduate attributes and employment opportunities for each course of study ensure accurate advice is provided to current and prospective students; and

c) That the course assessment tasks present the required level of intellectual engagement and critical reflection of material and issues pertinent to the field of study.

Condition 4:

Confirmation of articulation agreements into any degree course that are cognate to a professional pathway for the two areas of study; and

Condition 5:

No marketing or new enrolments are to be taken into the two courses of study until the above conditions have been fulfilled.

Background to Decision

Polytechnic West submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of two courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to the application from Polytechnic West for accreditation of two courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act as Polytechnic West is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards.

TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards involve significant matters that may affect Polytechnic West's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards consistently with the Threshold Standards.

• There are a number of compliance issues, however, key concerns relate to four issues, which can be addressed with conditions on the accreditation of the courses.

• Broadly the issues relating to the Associate Degree in Aviation (Aeronautics) and the Associate Degree in Aviation (Operations Management) include:

  a) A lack of senior academic leaders for the discipline

  b) Inadequate course resourcing

  c) A lack of input by senior academic leaders on the course documentation

  d) No articulation arrangements with other higher education providers

• Student performance data for these courses (attrition rates and student satisfaction) have been collected and reviewed periodically by Polytechnic West, and are satisfactory, but the risks to students posed by the lack of academic leadership and the lack of firm and specific articulation arrangements need to be addressed.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic West

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic West for a period of seven years until 15 August 2020:

• Associate Degree in Aviation (Aeronautics)
• Associate Degree in Aviation (Operations Management)

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed five conditions on the accreditation of the above courses of study. Polytechnic West must:

Condition 1:

For each of the two areas of study, the recruitment of senior academic leaders with experience in higher education, scholarship and professional practice;

Condition 2:

Confirmation in writing of a decision by the Institute's Executive to commit the funds necessary for the delivery of each the course at the required standards;

Condition 3:

A revision of all existing course materials by the appointed academic leaders, drawing on external expertise as required, addressing the following issues, the outcomes of which are to be reported to TEQSA:

a) That consistency is ensured across all course documentation and course materials;

b) That stated graduate attributes and employment opportunities for each course of study ensure accurate advice is provided to current and prospective students; and

c) That the course assessment tasks present the required level of intellectual engagement and critical reflection of material and issues pertinent to the field of study.

Condition 4:

Confirmation of articulation agreements into any degree course that are cognate to a professional pathway for the two areas of study; and

Condition 5:

No marketing or new enrolments are to be taken into the two courses of study until the above conditions have been fulfilled.

Background to Decision

Polytechnic West submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of two courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to the application from Polytechnic West for accreditation of two courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act as Polytechnic West is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards.

TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards involve significant matters that may affect Polytechnic West's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards consistently with the Threshold Standards.

• There are a number of compliance issues, however, key concerns relate to four issues, which can be addressed with conditions on the accreditation of the courses.

• Broadly the issues relating to the Associate Degree in Aviation (Aeronautics) and the Associate Degree in Aviation (Operations Management) include:

  a) A lack of senior academic leaders for the discipline

  b) Inadequate course resourcing

  c) A lack of input by senior academic leaders on the course documentation

  d) No articulation arrangements with other higher education providers

• Student performance data for these courses (attrition rates and student satisfaction) have been collected and reviewed periodically by Polytechnic West, and are satisfactory, but the risks to students posed by the lack of academic leadership and the lack of firm and specific articulation arrangements need to be addressed.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on revocation of conditions of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic West

On 17 July 2014 TEQSA made a decision, under Section 32(3) of the TEQSA Act, to revoke the conditions imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Polytechnic West (refer public report of 15 August 2013):

• Associate Degree in Aviation (Aeronautics)
• Associate Degree in Aviation (Operations Management)

The decision to revoke the conditions was made on the basis that TEQSA was satisfied that the conditions had been met.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on revocation of conditions of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic West

On 17 July 2014 TEQSA made a decision, under Section 32(3) of the TEQSA Act, to revoke the conditions imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Polytechnic West (refer public report of 15 August 2013):

• Associate Degree in Aviation (Aeronautics)
• Associate Degree in Aviation (Operations Management)

The decision to revoke the conditions was made on the basis that TEQSA was satisfied that the conditions had been met.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by TAFE Queensland

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education course of study offered by TAFE Queensland for a period of seven years until 21 August 2021:

• Associate Degree in Civil Engineering

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed two conditions on the accreditation of the above course of study. TAFE Queensland must, within six months of receipt of the Decision Notice:

Condition 1:

Develop a framework for collecting, examining and responding to student performance data to guide continuous improvement of course of study, in accordance with the requirements of Provider Course Accreditation Standard 5.4.

Condition 2:

Report on student performance data including post-graduation activities/destinations for the Associate Degree of Civil Engineering for the last five years.

Background to Decision

TAFE Queensland submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of one course of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the higher education course of study submitted by TAFE Queensland for accreditation complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at the South Bank site.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to TAFE Queensland's application for accreditation of the course of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as TAFE Queensland is at risk of not complying with Provider Course Accreditation Standard 5.4, as follows:

• The broad issues identified with the Associate Degree in Civil Engineering relate to incomplete development of student performance data reporting mechanisms for the purpose of course development, review and improvement.

TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards may affect TAFE Queensland's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

In accordance with subsections 53(2) and 53(3) of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Initial registration

Report on initial registration of West Coast Institute

TEQSA has determined, under Section 21(1) of the TEQSA Act that registration of West Coast Institute as a higher education provider be granted for a period of seven years to 21 August 2020 in the provider category of 'Higher Education Provider'.

TEQSA has determined, under Section 49(6) of the TEQSA Act, to grant accreditation of the following higher education course of study offered by West Coast Institute until 21 August 2020:

• Associate Degree in Critical Risk and Security

Background to Decision

West Coast Institute submitted an application for registration in the category of 'Higher Education Provider' under Part 3 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 ('the TEQSA Act'). Section 25 of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider to offer at least one accredited course. The application process included consideration of an application for accreditation of higher education courses of study, under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act.

Main Reasons for Decision

As part of the initial registration process, TEQSA has assessed the registration and course accreditation for the Associate Degree in Critical Risk and Security applications submitted by West Coast Institute against the Threshold Standards for Provider Registration and Course Accreditation.

West Coast Institute demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the relevant Threshold Standards.

The registration and course accreditation covers delivery at the West Coast Institute site in Joondalup, Western Australia.

Initial registration

Report on initial registration of West Coast Institute

TEQSA has determined, under Section 21(1) of the TEQSA Act that registration of West Coast Institute as a higher education provider be granted for a period of seven years to 21 August 2020 in the provider category of 'Higher Education Provider'.

TEQSA has determined, under Section 49(6) of the TEQSA Act, to grant accreditation of the following higher education course of study offered by West Coast Institute until 21 August 2020:

• Associate Degree in Critical Risk and Security

Background to Decision

West Coast Institute submitted an application for registration in the category of 'Higher Education Provider' under Part 3 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 ('the TEQSA Act'). Section 25 of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider to offer at least one accredited course. The application process included consideration of an application for accreditation of higher education courses of study, under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act.

Main Reasons for Decision

As part of the initial registration process, TEQSA has assessed the registration and course accreditation for the Associate Degree in Critical Risk and Security applications submitted by West Coast Institute against the Threshold Standards for Provider Registration and Course Accreditation.

West Coast Institute demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the relevant Threshold Standards.

The registration and course accreditation covers delivery at the West Coast Institute site in Joondalup, Western Australia.