• Revoke and Vary course conditions 17 December 2019

  Provider: Nan Tien Institute Limited

  Course: Graduate Certificate of Business Analysis

  Revocation of accreditation conditions

  Report on revocation of conditions imposed on the accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Nan Tien Institute Ltd

  On 17 December 2019 a delegate of TEQSA has revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 2, 3, and 4 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by Nan Tien Institute Ltd (refer public report of 25 June 2015 with a variation to Conditions 3 and 4 per Public Report 16 February 2016):

  • Diploma of Business
  • Bachelor of Business

  As Conditions 2, 3, and 4 remain in place for the Graduate Certificate of Business Analysis, the conditions require variations to reflect the revocation above.

  Therefore on 17 December 2019 a delegate of TEQSA has varied, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 2, 3, and 4 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by Nan Tien Institute Ltd (refer public report of 25 June 2015 with a variation to Conditions 3 and 4 per Public Report 16 February 2016):

  • Graduate Certificate of Business Analysis

  Condition 2 (as varied)

  Prior to the commencement of delivery of the Graduate Certificate of Business Analysis, NTI is to provide TEQSA with evidence of the appointment of an appropriately qualified and experienced academic teaching staff for the delivery of the course including abbreviated CVs. The response to this condition should also indicate F/T and P/T status and location of each staff member.

  Condition 3 (as varied)

  At least three months prior to the commencement of delivery of the Graduate Certificate of Business Analysis, provide to TEQSA evidence that NTI has developed assessment rubrics and assessment criteria for each subject, both core and elective.

  Condition 4 (as varied)

  At least three months prior to the commencement of delivery of the course, provide to TEQSA information to demonstrate:

  1. adequacy of resources and library access
  2. the purchase and accessibility of appropriate on-line business data bases required for work in the discipline at the post-graduate level.
  3. the acquisition of suitable physical library holdings, including required texts, to support the delivery of the Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis.

  Main reasons for the decision

  TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the conditions have been met for the Diploma of Business and the Bachelor of Business.

  Condition

  Decision Type

  Vary/Revoke Conditions

  Decision ID

  ID1945

• Extension of Registration 11 December 2019

  Provider: Canberra Institute of Technology

  Extension of registration

  Report on extension of registration of Canberra Institute of Technology

  On 11 December 2019, TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of the Canberra Institute of Technology in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of three years until 28 November 2023.

  Main reasons for the decision

  TEQSA made the decision to extend the period of provider registration to enable the teach out of the Canberra Institute of Technology's higher education courses. The provider does not intend to seek renewal of registration when the current period of registration expires. TEQSA is satisfied the Canberra Institute of Technology has the appropriate planning and resources in place to support students throughout the extended period of registration.

  Decision

  Decision Type

  Registration

  Decision ID

  ID1946

• Extension of Accreditation 11 December 2019

  Provider: Canberra Institute of Technology

  Course: Bachelor of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination)

  Extension of accreditation period

  Report on extension of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by the Canberra Institute of Technology

  On 11 December 2019, TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by the Canberra Institute of Technology until 28 November 2023:

  • Bachelor of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination)
  • Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming)

  Main reasons for the decision

  TEQSA made the decision to extend the periods of course accreditation to enable the teach out of the Canberra Institute of Technology's higher education courses. The provider does not intend to seek renewal of course accreditation when the current periods of accreditation expire. TEQSA is satisfied the Canberra Institute of Technology has the appropriate planning and resources in place to support students throughout the extended periods of course accreditation.

  Decision

  Decision Type

  Accreditation

  Decision ID

  ID1947

• Extension of Accreditation 11 December 2019

  Provider: Canberra Institute of Technology

  Course: Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming)

  Extension of accreditation period

  Report on extension of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by the Canberra Institute of Technology

  On 11 December 2019, TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by the Canberra Institute of Technology until 28 November 2023:

  • Bachelor of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination)
  • Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming)

  Main reasons for the decision

  TEQSA made the decision to extend the periods of course accreditation to enable the teach out of the Canberra Institute of Technology's higher education courses. The provider does not intend to seek renewal of course accreditation when the current periods of accreditation expire. TEQSA is satisfied the Canberra Institute of Technology has the appropriate planning and resources in place to support students throughout the extended periods of course accreditation.

  Decision

  Decision Type

  Accreditation

  Decision ID

  ID1948

• Re-accreditation 20 December 2019

  Provider: Sheridan College Inc.

  Course: Diploma of Science

  Renewal of course accreditation

  Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Sheridan College Inc.

  On 20 December 2019, a delegate of TEQSA:

  renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following course offered by Sheridan College Inc., for a period of seven years until 20 December 2026:

  • Diploma of Science.

  imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, three conditions on the accreditation of the Diploma of Science.

Condition 1: Revise Information for Students

1.1. By 20 February 2020, Sheridan must revise all of its information/documentation to address the deficiencies identified by TEQSA in paragraphs 25, 26, 35 and 36(b) and (c) of the Assessment Report sent to the provider on 20 December 2019.

1.2. By 20 February 2020, Sheridan must confirm these changes in a report to TEQSA that demonstrates Sheridan has made the changes specified.

Condition2: Course Structure

2.1. By 20 February 2020, Sheridan must revise all of its information/documentation to ensure that all of the course structure descriptions are aligned with the New Structure.

2.2. By 20 February 2020, Sheridan must confirm these changes in a report to TEQSA that demonstrates Sheridan has made the changes specified.

Condition 3: Facilities

By 20 February 2020, Sheridan must provide evidence to demonstrate to TEQSA's satisfaction that all students enrolled in the Diploma of Science have reasonable access to the required laboratory facilities within a reasonable distance from the College.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the course submitted for renewal of accreditation by Sheridan College Inc. may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Section 1.1 of Part A, in relation to admission requirements;
2. Section 3.1 of Part A, in relation to course design;
3. Section 3.3 of Part A, in relation to learning resources;
4. Section 7.1 of Part A, in relation to representation; and
5. Section 7.2 of Part A, in relation to information for prospective and current students.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a higher education course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.