Revocation of registration conditions

Report on revocation of conditions imposed on registration of Ozford Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 26 June 2018 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 1, 2 and 3 imposed on the registration of Ozford Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd (refer public reports of 6 may 2015 and 11 May 2016).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the conditions have been met.

Course accreditation

Report on application accreditation of one higher education course of study by Technical and Further Education Commission

On 05 February 2018 a delegate of TEQSA rejected, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Technical and Further Education Commission for accreditation of the following course of study:

• Bachelor of Architectural Technology.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was not satisfied that the course submitted by Technical and Further Education Commission complies with the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Sections 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, 3.2, and 5.1 of Part A, in relation to:
   
   1. methods of assessment
   2. learning outcomes
   3. course design
   4. staffing
   5. course approval and accreditation.

Course accreditation

Report on application for accreditation of one higher education course of study by the Australian College of Natural Medicine

On 29 January 2018, a delegate of TEQSA rejected, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by the Australian College of Natural Medicine (ACNM) for accreditation of the following course:

• Graduate Certificate in Wellness

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was not satisfied that the course submitted by ACNM complies with the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Course design in particular failure to address learning outcomes in a comprehensive and coherent manner, insufficient details regarding course mapping insufficient details regards to formative and summative assessment. (1.4.1, 1.4.2, 1.4.3, and 1.4.4).
2. Lack of benchmarking with comparable courses. (3.1.2)
3. Consideration of the face to face versus online course delivery is limited. (3.1.1)
4. Course co-ordination role is limited due to lack of skills and academic experience, including demonstration of active scholarship at post graduate level. (3.2.3)
5. Information regarding professional registration with the National Wellness Institute may be misconstrued as an industry relevant body. (3.1.5)

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Macleay College Pty Limited

On 15 April 2019, a delegate of TEQSA:

• accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following course offered by Macleay College Pty Limited, for a period of four years until 15 April 2023:
  • Diploma of User Experience Design.
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, two conditions on the accreditation of the Diploma of User Experience Design.

Condition 1: Review of Course Curriculum

1.1. Macleay will engage at its own expense a suitably qualified independent expert/s (with the agreement of TEQSA as to the identity and terms of reference of the expert/s, which agreement is not to be unreasonably withheld) to review and make recommendations to Macleay (Independent Course Review) in relation to the following matters:

1. revise Macleay's course curriculum to incorporate additional core content from the field of user experience design including, inter alia, the inclusion of more theory on topics such as cognition, social interaction, emotional interaction and evaluation;
2. revise all of the unit learning outcomes within the course to ensure that they are tailored to the discipline of user experience design;
3. revise the assessment design and teaching and learning activities of the course to ensure that activities are designed to: foster progressive and coherent achievement of the expected learning outcomes; incorporate formative assessment tasks; and are tailored to the study of user experience design; and
4. revise the assessment tasks and learning outcomes within the unit 'Coding Fundamentals' to ensure that:
1. the students undertaking the course are capable of achieving all of the specified learning outcomes; and
2. the methods of assessment are consistent with the learning outcomes being assessed, and are able to meaningfully assess student performance against all of the unit's learning outcomes.

1.2. The independent expert/s will:

1. be suitably qualified to undertake the Independent Course Review;
2. not be a past or present member of Macleay's staff;
3. not have been engaged as a consultant to Macleay; and
4. not have any conflict of interest.

1.3. The outcomes of the Independent Course Review are to be reported to Macleay's Academic Board, Board of Directors and TEQSA by no later than 30 June 2019.

1.4. Macleay is to prepare an implementation plan for each of the recommendations in the expert reports, approved by the Academic Board and Board of Directors, to be provided to TEQSA no later than 30 August 2019.

1.5. Macleay is to report to TEQSA on the implementation of the outcomes of the Independent Course Review by:

1. 30 September 2019; and
2. such further dates as TEQSA may require after the Independent Course Review is undertaken.

Condition 2

Macleay must not deliver the course unless TEQSA confirms, in writing, that Condition 1 has been met.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the course submitted by Macleay College Pty Limited may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Section 1.4 of Part A, in relation to learning outcomes and assessment
2. Section 3.1 of Part A, in relation to course design
3. Section 3.2 of Part A, in relation to staffing, and
4. Section 7.1 of Part A, in relation to representation.

TEQSA's assessment considered Macleay College Pty Limited's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Nan Tien Institute Limited

On 16 April 2019, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Nan Tien Institute Limited, for a period of seven years until 16 April 2026:

• Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
• Graduate Diploma in Mental Health
• Master of Mental Health

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Nan Tien Institute for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

TEQSA's assessment considered Nan Tien Institute's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Nan Tien Institute Limited

On 16 April 2019, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Nan Tien Institute Limited, for a period of seven years until 16 April 2026:

• Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
• Graduate Diploma in Mental Health
• Master of Mental Health

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Nan Tien Institute for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

TEQSA's assessment considered Nan Tien Institute's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Nan Tien Institute Limited

On 16 April 2019, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Nan Tien Institute Limited, for a period of seven years until 16 April 2026:

• Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
• Graduate Diploma in Mental Health
• Master of Mental Health

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Nan Tien Institute for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

TEQSA's assessment considered Nan Tien Institute's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd

On 24 April 2019, a delegate of TEQSA:

• accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following course offered by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 24 April 2026:
  • Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies.

Condition 1: Professional Accreditation

1. ISN Psychology Pty Ltd must not enrol any students in the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies until it has obtained from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council the accreditation status of 'Conditional Accreditation' for these accredited courses of study.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the course submitted by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Section 3.1.5 of Part A, in relation to professional accreditation

TEQSA's assessment considered ISN Psychology Pty Ltd's arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.

Revocation of registration conditions

Report on revocation of conditions imposed on registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd

On 23 April 2019 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 3 and 4 imposed on the registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd (refer public report of 30 November 2017).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the conditions have been met.