Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by JMC Pty Ltd

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), of the following higher education courses of study offered by JMC Pty Ltd until 31 December 2019 (to align with JMC's period of registration):

• Bachelor of Creative Arts (3D Animation)
• Associate Degree of Creative Arts (3D Animation)
• Diploma of Creative Arts (3D Animation)
• Bachelor of Creative Arts (Game Design)
• Associate Degree of Creative Arts (Game Design)
• Diploma of Creative Arts (Game Design)

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed two conditions on the accreditation of the above courses of study. JMC Pty Ltd must:

Condition 1:

By 30 June 2017 JMC must provide evidence of course documentation to demonstrate that the assessment for each accredited course of study is aligned with the course learning outcomes and AQF level.

Condition 2:

By 30 June 2017 JMC must provide evidence of its completion of the audit of academic staff teaching the Creative Arts courses at each campus, and of its reporting to Academic Board for approval of academic staff appointed under JMC's criteria for equivalent professional experience.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main Reasons for the Decision

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 these courses include:

• PCAS 1 in relation to the requirement that course documentation clearly demonstrates the expected learning outcomes of the course of study
• PCAS 4 in relation to the staffing profile and qualification levels of teaching staff at each campus location.

Renewal of registration

Report on revocation of a condition of registration of Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd (trading as Stott's Colleges)

On 14 May 2015 TEQSA revoked, under Section 32(2) of the TEQSA Act, one of the conditions imposed on the registration of Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd (trading as Stott's Colleges).

The decision to revoke Condition 2 was made on the basis that TEQSA was satisfied that the condition had been met.

There are two conditions remaining on the registration of Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd (refer Public Report Renewal of Registration 17 July 2014).

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd (trading as Stott's Colleges)

TEQSA has determined, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, that registration of Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd (trading as Stott's Colleges) as a higher education provider be renewed for a period of four years to 17 July 2018 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider

TEQSA has, under subsection 32(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed three conditions on the registration of Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd (trading as Stott's Colleges) as a higher education provider.

Stott's to submit to TEQSA the following:

Registration condition 1:

By 28 February for each year up to and including 2017:

1. detailed report on scholarly activities for each member of academic staff involved in delivery of the courses, as considered and approved by the Academic Board;
2. annual update to the student profile (student unit data) reports;
3. report on benchmarking of student performance, learning outcomes and graduate outcomes and an analysis of this data and particularly student attrition, progress and completion data as well as any actions resulting from the outcomes of the analysis undertaken;
4. progress report on the Plan for Improvement of Identified Issues in Higher Education (Improvement Plan) as well as progress reports on the implementation of the Quality Management Framework.

Registration condition 2:

Within 90 days of receipt of the Notice of Decision:

5. a revised Strategic Plan
6. a policy and procedure regarding assessment of student work

Registration condition 3:

Notification if there is any change to the position of the Director of Curriculum, or of the person in that role.

Background to Decision

Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd (trading as Stott's Colleges) submitted an application for renewal of registration in the category of Higher Education Provider 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 Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd (trading as Stott's Colleges) against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included its Australian site. TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd (trading as Stott's Colleges) registration is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd (trading as Stott's Colleges) is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards.

The broad issues which relate to the Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd's (trading as Stott's Colleges) registration include:

• The provider has not fully established that academic staff are active in scholarship that informs their teaching. TEQSA considers the risk on non-compliance with Provider Category Standards 1.4 will be fully addressed with a condition.
• There have been failures of corporate and academic governance of Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd's (trading as Stott's Colleges) higher operations of recent years, but an appropriate improved framework is being put in place. TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with Provider Registration Standards 3 and Provider Registration Standards 4 will be addressed with a condition requiring Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd (trading as Stott's Colleges) to provide progress reports on the implementation of the Quality Management Framework and on the Improvement Plan.
• Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd (trading as Stott's Colleges) has not demonstrated appropriate progression and completion rates for the current period of accreditation, however attrition rates have improved in the latest year. The provider will demonstrate its compliance with Provider Registration Standards 5.6 upon fulfillment of the condition regarding a report on benchmarking of student performance, learning outcomes and graduate outcomes.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Swinburne University of Technology

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, of Swinburne University of Technology for a period of seven years to 30 April 2022 in the provider category of 'Australian University.'

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by Swinburne University of Technology against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites.

Swinburne University of Technology has demonstrated to TEQSA that it continues to meet the Threshold Standards.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Tabor College (Victoria) Inc.

TEQSA has determined, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, that registration of Tabor College (Victoria) Inc. as a higher education provider be renewed for a period of seven years to 4 September 2021 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider.

Background to Decision

Tabor College (Victoria) Inc. submitted an application for renewal of registration in the category of Higher Education Provider 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 Tabor College (Victoria) Inc. against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites. Tabor College (Victoria) Inc. has demonstrated to TEQSA that it continues to meet the Threshold Standards.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Federation University Australia

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, of Federation University Australia for a period of seven years to 13 April 2024 in the provider category of 'Australian University.'

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by Federation University Australia against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites. Federation University Australia has demonstrated to TEQSA that it continues to meet the Threshold Standards.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Victoria University

TEQSA has determined, under Section 36(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011, that registration of Victoria University as a higher education provider be renewed for a period of seven years to 29 August 2020 in the provider category of 'Australian University'.

Background to Decision

Victoria University submitted an application for renewal of registration in the category of 'Australian University' under Section 35 of the TEQSA 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 Victoria University against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites and sites in China, Malaysia, India, Kuwait, Vietnam and Singapore.

Victoria University has demonstrated to TEQSA that it continues to meet the Threshold Standards.

Withdrawal of registration

Report on application to withdrawal registration by Carrick Higher Education Pty Ltd

A delegate has determined, under subsection 43(2) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to grant the application from Carrick Higher Education Pty Ltd to withdraw its registration as a Higher Education Provider, with effect from 30 June 2014.

Background to Decision

Carrick Higher Education Pty Ltd, submitted an application to withdraw its registration as a Higher Education Provider under section 43(1) of the TEQSA Act.

Main Reasons for the Decision

A delegate was satisfied that it is appropriate for the registration of the Carrick Higher Education Pty Ltd to be withdrawn.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of the Leo Cussen Institute

TEQSA has determined, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, that registration of the Leo Cussen Institute as a higher education provider be renewed for a period of seven years to 13 November 2021 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider.

Background to Decision

The Leo Cussen Institute submitted an application for renewal of registration in the category of Higher Education Provider 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 Leo Cussen Institute against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites. The Leo Cussen Institute has demonstrated to TEQSA that it continues to meet the Threshold Standards.