Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of the University of Newcastle

TEQSA has determined, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, that registration of the University of Newcastle a higher education provider be renewed for a period of seven years to 21 January 2022 in the provider category of Australian University.

Background to Decision

The University of Newcastle submitted an application for renewal of registration in the category of Australian University under Section 35 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act). Subsection 36(4) of the TEQSA Act enables TEQSA to renew a provider's registration for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for Decision

As part of the renewal of registration process, TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by the University of Newcastle against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites and site in Singapore.

The University of Newcastle has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards on a continuing basis.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Top Education Group Pty Ltd

On 23 April 2015 TEQSA made a decision, under Section 32(2) of the TEQSA Act, to revoke all conditions previously imposed on the registration of Top Education Group Pty Ltd (trading as Top Education Institute). The decision to revoke the conditions was made on the basis that Top Education Group Pty Ltd had provided new evidence to satisfy TEQSA that the issues which led to the conditions being imposed are being addressed. Top Education Group Pty Ltd is now registered for a period of seven years without conditions.

TEQSA had previously renewed the registration of Top Education Group Pty Ltd, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, for a period of seven years to 5 March 2022 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider with two conditions imposed on the registration.

Main Reasons for Decision

As part of the renewal of registration process, TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by Top Education Group Pty Ltd against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites. The submission of additional information in response to TEQSA's decision of 5 March 2015 led the Commission to review the conditions placed on the registration and to remove them. The assessment found that Top Education Group Pty Ltd meets the Threshold Standards for provider registration.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Mayfield Education Incorporated

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), of the following higher education course of study offered by Mayfield Education Incorporated for a period of seven years until 23 December 2022:

• Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Health Care

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the higher education course of study submitted by Mayfield Education Incorporated for accreditation complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards and arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Monash College Pty Ltd

TEQSA has determined, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to grant accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Monash College Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 5 February 2022:

• Diploma of Science

Background to Decision

Monash College Pty Ltd submitted an application for 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 49(6) enables TEQSA to grant accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the one higher education course of study submitted by Monash College Pty Ltd for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), of the following higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic for a period of seven years until 2 February 2023:

• Diploma of Tertiary Studies

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the higher education course of study submitted by Melbourne Polytechnic for renewal of accreditation complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards and arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd (trading as Stott's Colleges)

On 21 January 2016 a delegate of TEQSA cancelled, under Section 125(4) of the TEQSA Act, an undertaking on the accreditation of the following course given by Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd (trading as Stott's Colleges) and accepted by TEQSA:

• Diploma of Creative Enterprise

The decision to cancel the undertaking was made on the basis that the delegate was satisfied that the course complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards.

There are no conditions on the accreditation of the above course.

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study in teach out mode offered by Eastern College Australia Incorporated

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), of the following higher education course of study in teach out mode offered by Eastern College Australia Incorporated to 31 December 2016:

• Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary)

No new enrolments are permitted in the above course.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Eastern College Australia Incorporated

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 Eastern College Australia Incorporated for a period of seven years until 30 October 2022:

• Master of Community Counselling

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the one higher education course of study submitted by Eastern College Australia Incorporated for accreditation complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards and arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Australian College of the Arts 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 course of study offered by the Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 22 June 2022:

• Diploma of Entertainment Journalism

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the one higher education course of study submitted by the Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd for accreditation complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards and arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.