Revocation of registration condition

Report on the revocation of a condition imposed on the registration of the Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd

On 3 July 2018 TEQSA revoked, under Section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 on the registration of the Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd (refer public report of 19 January 2017).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that the condition has been met.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 25 July 2018, TEQSA:

• accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 25 July 2025:
  • Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
  • Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
  • Master of Engineering (Chemical and Process)
  • Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Chemical and Process)
  • Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure)
  • Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure).
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure).

Condition 1: Assurance that the course meets the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework standard

Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd must not enrol students in or commence delivery of the Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure) until TEQSA notifies the provider that TEQSA is satisfied that the course of study incorporates relevant course content including theoretical frameworks and research findings to ensure that the course meets the specifications of level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and so enables graduates to analyse critically and reflect on complex rail technology problems.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of the risk that courses submitted by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2011:

1. Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure): Provider Course Accreditation Standard (PCAS) 1.1 and 1.3, in relation to the content of the course.

TEQSA's assessment considered Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 25 July 2018, TEQSA:

• accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 25 July 2025:
  • Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
  • Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
  • Master of Engineering (Chemical and Process)
  • Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Chemical and Process)
  • Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure)
  • Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure).
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure).

Condition 1: Assurance that the course meets the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework standard

Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd must not enrol students in or commence delivery of the Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure) until TEQSA notifies the provider that TEQSA is satisfied that the course of study incorporates relevant course content including theoretical frameworks and research findings to ensure that the course meets the specifications of level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and so enables graduates to analyse critically and reflect on complex rail technology problems.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of the risk that courses submitted by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2011:

1. Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure): Provider Course Accreditation Standard (PCAS) 1.1 and 1.3, in relation to the content of the course.

TEQSA's assessment considered Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 25 July 2018, TEQSA:

• accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 25 July 2025:
  • Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
  • Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
  • Master of Engineering (Chemical and Process)
  • Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Chemical and Process)
  • Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure)
  • Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure).
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure).

Condition 1: Assurance that the course meets the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework standard

Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd must not enrol students in or commence delivery of the Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure) until TEQSA notifies the provider that TEQSA is satisfied that the course of study incorporates relevant course content including theoretical frameworks and research findings to ensure that the course meets the specifications of level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and so enables graduates to analyse critically and reflect on complex rail technology problems.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of the risk that courses submitted by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2011:

1. Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure): Provider Course Accreditation Standard (PCAS) 1.1 and 1.3, in relation to the content of the course.

TEQSA's assessment considered Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 25 July 2018, TEQSA:

• accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 25 July 2025:
  • Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
  • Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
  • Master of Engineering (Chemical and Process)
  • Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Chemical and Process)
  • Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure)
  • Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure).
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure).

Condition 1: Assurance that the course meets the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework standard

Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd must not enrol students in or commence delivery of the Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure) until TEQSA notifies the provider that TEQSA is satisfied that the course of study incorporates relevant course content including theoretical frameworks and research findings to ensure that the course meets the specifications of level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and so enables graduates to analyse critically and reflect on complex rail technology problems.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of the risk that courses submitted by Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2011:

1. Master of Engineering (Civil: Railway Infrastructure): Provider Course Accreditation Standard (PCAS) 1.1 and 1.3, in relation to the content of the course.

TEQSA's assessment considered Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

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 TAFE SA

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 in teach out mode offered by TAFE SA until 30 June 2016:

• Bachelor of Dance Performance.

Background to Decision

TAFE SA submitted an application for renewal of accreditation for one course of study in teach out mode under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. The purpose of this decision is to facilitate the completion of studies by students enrolled in the course or the transition of students into other equivalent courses offered by the provider or other higher education providers. This also means that no further enrolments are permitted into these courses. 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 SA for accreditation complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery in face to face mode.

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.

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.

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.