Registration

Report on revocation and variation of conditions on registration of National Institute of Organisation Dynamics Australia Ltd (NIODA)

On 22 November 2016 TEQSA, under Section 32(3) of the TEQSA Act, revoked condition 1 and varied condition 2 imposed on the registration of the National Institute of Organisation Dynamics Australia Ltd (refer public report of 13 October 2016).

Condition 1:

Within three months of the notice of decision (and prior to enrolment of any students), NIODA is required to supply TEQSA with evidence demonstrating that it has in place formal arrangements with an external authority for referral of student grievances which have not been resolved within the organisation.

The decision to revoke condition 1 was made on the basis that TEQSA was satisfied that the condition had been met.

Condition 2 (varied):

Within twelve months from the notice of decision, NIODA is required to provide details of an effective teach out arrangement with a suitable Australian-registered higher education provider that ensures students enrolled in a course of study at NIODA are not disadvantaged in the event that NIODA does not have capacity to teach out the course.

The decision to vary condition 2 was made on the basis that TEQSA considered a longer period of time was required for NIODA to explore options for students to complete the course with an Australian registered higher education provider.

Initial registration

Report on variation of condition on registration of Ozford Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 11 May 2016 TEQSA made a decision, under section 32(2) of the TEQSA Act, to vary the following condition imposed on the registration of Ozford Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd (OIHE) (refer public report of 7 May 2015):

Condition 2:

By 31 January 2016, OIHE must provide to TEQSA evidence of methodologies for assessment that supports staff to identify and mark individual student contributions in the context of group assessment.

By 31 January 2017 and 31 January 2018, OIHE must provide to TEQSA reports of the School Assessment Committee covering the relevant year of delivery of the courses, and evidence of consideration of the reports by the Academic Board. The information provided must address how OIHE ensures that individual student contributions to group assessments are identified and marked and that each student achieves the required learning outcomes of the units of study and the course.

The decision was made under section 32(2) to vary Condition 2 by removing the first paragraph of condition 2 (as set out below):

By 31 January 2016, OIHE must provide to TEQSA evidence of methodologies for assessment that supports staff to identify and mark individual student contributions in the context of group assessment.

Main reasons for decision

The decision to vary the condition was made on the basis that TEQSA was satisfied that the first paragraph of the condition had been met.

Initial registration

Report on initial registration of The Broken Bay Institute

TEQSA has determined, under Section 21(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), that registration of The Broken Bay Institute as a higher education provider be granted for a period of seven years to 1 September 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 courses of study offered by The Broken Bay Institute until 1 September 2023:

• Graduate Certificate in Governance and Canon Law
• Graduate Diploma in Governance and Canon Law
• Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Theology
• Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Theology
• Master of Leadership and Theology
• Graduate Certificate in Religious Education
• Graduate Diploma in Religious Education
• Master of Religious Education
• Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
• Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies
• Master of Theological Studies

Main reasons for decision

As part of the initial registration process, TEQSA has assessed the registration and course accreditations submitted by The Broken Bay Institute against the Threshold Standards for Provider Registration and Course Accreditation. The Broken Bay Institute has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards.

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

AQF level 5 - 9 Self-Accrediting Authority

Report on Navitas Professional Institute Pty Limited

TEQSA has, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), authorised Navitas Professional Institute Pty Limited to self-accredit courses of study at AQF levels 5 - 9, in the following fields of education:

• 0903 Studies in Human Society
• 0905 Human Welfare Studies and Services
• 0907 Behavioural Science
• 0911 Justice and Law Enforcement
• 0999 Other Society and Culture

Main Reasons for Decision

Navitas Professional Institute Pty Limited demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 5 - 9 in the fields of education identified above. The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

AQF level 5-10 Self-Accrediting Authority

Report on Sydney College of Divinity Ltd

TEQSA has, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), authorised Sydney College of Divinity Ltd to self-accredit courses of study at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Main Reasons for Decision

Sydney College of Divinity Ltd has:

• A history of successful operation as a higher education provider, including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity.
• Well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design, approval and review processes, including comprehensive external review.
• Highly experienced administrative and teaching staff.
• An active scholarly community with a significant and sustained history of scholarship and research outputs.
• A proven history of successful graduate outcomes.

Sydney College of Divinity Ltd demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study at AQF level 5-10 in the narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The scope of the assessment included all Australian and overseas sites.

Self-Accrediting Authority

Report on Excelsia College

TEQSA has, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), authorised Excelsia College to self-accredit courses of study up to Level 9 of the AQF, in the following broad and narrow fields of education.

• Education (ASCED 07)
• Society and Culture (ASCED 09)
• Performing Arts (ASCED 1001)

Main Reasons for Decision

Excelsia College demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study up to Level 9 of the AQF in the above broad and narrow fields of education. The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

AQF level 5-10 Self-Accrediting Authority

Report on Alphacrucis College Limited

Under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011, TEQSA has authorised Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit courses of study at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow fields of Business and Management, Teacher Education, and Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Main Reasons for Decision

Alphacrucis College Limited has:

• had no serious complaint made against any part of its higher education operations in the last five years, and no significant compliance problems in any assessment by any regulator
• well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design and approval, review and improvement mechanisms which include rigorous external review
• an active scholarly community and a demonstrated history of sustained scholarship and research outputs
• a history of successful operation as a higher education provider including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity
• a proven history of successful graduate outcomes and a range of strategies and resources to support students at all its locations, and
• has or is seeking professional accreditation and/or recognition within all the fields of education in which it offers courses.

Alphacrucis College Limited has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards for self-accrediting authority in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 5-10 in the following narrow fields of study:

• 0803 Business and Management
• 0701 Education, and
• 0917 Philosophy and Religious Studies.

The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

AQF levels 8-9 Self-Accrediting Authority

The College of Law Limited

Under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), TEQSA has authorised The College of Law Limited to self-accredit courses of study at AQF levels 8 to 9 (to Masters degrees (coursework)), in the following field of study:

• 0909 Law

Main Reasons for Decision

The College of Law Limited has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 8 to 9 (to Masters degrees (coursework)) in the field of study identified above.

The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

AQF levels 7-9 Self-Accrediting Authority

The National Institute of Dramatic Art

Under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), TEQSA has authorised The National Institute of Dramatic Art to self-accredit courses of study at AQF levels 7 to 9 (to Masters degrees (coursework)), in the following fields of study:

• 100103 Drama and Theatre Studies
• 100105 Dance
• 100199 Performing Arts, n.e.c.
• 109999 Creative Arts, n.e.c.

Main Reasons for Decision

The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 7 to 9 (to Masters degrees (coursework)) in the fields of study identified above.

The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.