Initial registration

Report on initial registration of The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd

TEQSA has determined, under Section 21(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), that registration of The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd as a higher education provider be granted for a period of seven years to 9 April 2021 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider.

TEQSA has determined, under Sections 49(1) and 49(6) of the TEQSA Act, to grant accreditation of the following higher education course of study offered Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd until 9 April 2021:

• Graduate Certificate of Education (Assessment of Student Learning)

Background to Decision

The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd submitted an application for registration in the category of Higher Education Provider under Part 3 of 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 Graduate Certificate of Education (Assessment of Student Learning) submitted by The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd against the Threshold Standards for Provider Registration and Course Accreditation.

The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards.

The registration and course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Initial registration

Report on initial registration of The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd

TEQSA has determined, under Section 21(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), that registration of The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd as a higher education provider be granted for a period of seven years to 9 April 2021 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider.

TEQSA has determined, under Sections 49(1) and 49(6) of the TEQSA Act, to grant accreditation of the following higher education course of study offered Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd until 9 April 2021:

• Graduate Certificate of Education (Assessment of Student Learning)

Background to Decision

The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd submitted an application for registration in the category of Higher Education Provider under Part 3 of 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 Graduate Certificate of Education (Assessment of Student Learning) submitted by The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd against the Threshold Standards for Provider Registration and Course Accreditation.

The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards.

The registration and course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Initial registration

Report on initial registration of The Australasian College of Dermatologists

TEQSA has determined, under Section 21(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), that registration of The Australasian College of Dermatologists as a higher education provider be granted for a period of seven years to 28 April 2023 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider.

TEQSA has determined, under sections 49(1) and 49(6) of the TEQSA Act, to grant accreditation of the following higher education course of study offered by The Australasian College of Dermatologists until 28 April 2023:

• Master of Dermatology

Main reasons for decision

As part of the initial registration process, TEQSA has assessed the registration and course accreditation for the Master of Dermatology submitted by the Australasian College of Dermatologists against the Threshold Standards for Provider Registration and Course Accreditation.

The Australasian College of Dermatologists has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards.

The registration and course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Initial registration

Report on initial registration of The Australasian College of Dermatologists

TEQSA has determined, under Section 21(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), that registration of The Australasian College of Dermatologists as a higher education provider be granted for a period of seven years to 28 April 2023 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider.

TEQSA has determined, under sections 49(1) and 49(6) of the TEQSA Act, to grant accreditation of the following higher education course of study offered by The Australasian College of Dermatologists until 28 April 2023:

• Master of Dermatology

Main reasons for decision

As part of the initial registration process, TEQSA has assessed the registration and course accreditation for the Master of Dermatology submitted by the Australasian College of Dermatologists against the Threshold Standards for Provider Registration and Course Accreditation.

The Australasian College of Dermatologists has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards.

The registration and course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 28 November 2023:

• Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunications
• Diploma of Networking Technology

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed two conditions on the accreditation of the two higher education courses of study:

Condition 1:

Prior to enrolment of students, Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd to provide evidence that specialised information technology facilities and resources have been procured consistent with the course of study requirements, and sufficient for students to achieve the expected learning outcomes.

Condition 2:

Prior to enrolment of students Polytechnic Institute of Australia Pty Ltd to provide evidence of the academic staffing profile for delivery of the accredited courses consistent with the requirements of Provider Course Accreditation Standards 4.1 and 4.2.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

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

The broad issues which relate to the Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunications and the Diploma of Networking Technology include:

• PCAS 2 in relation to course resourcing and access to specialized facilities and
• PCAS 4 in relation to the staffing profile and qualification levels of teaching staff

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 28 November 2023:

• Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunications
• Diploma of Networking Technology

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed two conditions on the accreditation of the two higher education courses of study:

Condition 1:

Prior to enrolment of students, Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd to provide evidence that specialised information technology facilities and resources have been procured consistent with the course of study requirements, and sufficient for students to achieve the expected learning outcomes.

Condition 2:

Prior to enrolment of students Polytechnic Institute of Australia Pty Ltd to provide evidence of the academic staffing profile for delivery of the accredited courses consistent with the requirements of Provider Course Accreditation Standards 4.1 and 4.2.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

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

The broad issues which relate to the Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunications and the Diploma of Networking Technology include:

• PCAS 2 in relation to course resourcing and access to specialized facilities and
• PCAS 4 in relation to the staffing profile and qualification levels of teaching staff

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by South Metropolitan TAFE

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education courses of study offered by South Metropolitan TAFE for a period of seven years until 29 June 2023:

• Associate Degree of Fashion Business
• Associate Degree of Aviation (Operations Management)

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed the following condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study.

• That by 31 December 2016, South Metropolitan TAFE provides evidence that it has recruited a senior academic leader for the fashion discipline, with experience in higher education, scholarship and professional practice.
• That by 31 December 2016, South Metropolitan TAFE provides evidence that it has recruited a senior academic leader for the aviation discipline, with experience in higher education, scholarship and professional practice.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition to South Metropolitan TAFE's application for accreditation of two courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as South Metropolitan TAFE 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 a number of matters that may affect South Metropolitan TAFE's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Associate Degree of Aviation (Operations Management) and Associate Degree of Fashion Business is the lack of a senior academic leader of the disciplines to:

  (i) provide input into course documentation to ensure that the course is delivered at the appropriate AQF level

  (ii) ensure that staff who teach the students in the course of study:

  a. have a sound understanding of current scholarship in the discipline that they teach

  b. engage students in intellectual inquiry

  (iii) ensure that course assessment tasks present the required level of intellectual engagement and critical reflection of material and issues pertinent to the field of study

  (iv) develop higher education teaching and learning approaches.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by South Metropolitan TAFE

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education courses of study offered by South Metropolitan TAFE for a period of seven years until 29 June 2023:

• Associate Degree of Fashion Business
• Associate Degree of Aviation (Operations Management)

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed the following condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study.

• That by 31 December 2016, South Metropolitan TAFE provides evidence that it has recruited a senior academic leader for the fashion discipline, with experience in higher education, scholarship and professional practice.
• That by 31 December 2016, South Metropolitan TAFE provides evidence that it has recruited a senior academic leader for the aviation discipline, with experience in higher education, scholarship and professional practice.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition to South Metropolitan TAFE's application for accreditation of two courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as South Metropolitan TAFE 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 a number of matters that may affect South Metropolitan TAFE's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Associate Degree of Aviation (Operations Management) and Associate Degree of Fashion Business is the lack of a senior academic leader of the disciplines to:

  (i) provide input into course documentation to ensure that the course is delivered at the appropriate AQF level

  (ii) ensure that staff who teach the students in the course of study:

  a. have a sound understanding of current scholarship in the discipline that they teach

  b. engage students in intellectual inquiry

  (iii) ensure that course assessment tasks present the required level of intellectual engagement and critical reflection of material and issues pertinent to the field of study

  (iv) develop higher education teaching and learning approaches.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of a higher education course of study offered by Academy of Information Technology

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education course of study offered by Academy of Information Technology for a period of seven years until 11 March 2023:

• Diploma of Interactive Media

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above course of study. Academy of Information Technology must:

Condition 1:

Within two months of the date of notification of the decision, AIT is required to increase the recommended personal learning aspect in each unit within the Diploma to ensure compliance with the relevant AQF specification volume of learning requirements.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition on AIT's courses is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as the AIT is at risk of not complying with PCAS 1.1.

TEQSA considers that the learning requirements for the course have been under-estimated and could mislead students. The subject outlines recommend 4 hours of face-to-face study and 4 hours of personal study each week which amounts to a total of 768 hours over one year. This figure falls short of the AQF volume of learning requirements for full-time study load for a course at AQF levels 5-7. TEQSA requires the provider to amend the personal learning recommendation in the subject outlines to accurately reflect the requirements of a course at AQF levels 5-7.