Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd As Trustee for AIPC Trust

On 31 October 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 the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd as Trustee for AIPC Trust, for a period of seven years until 31 October 2026:

• Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate in Business.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd As Trustee for AIPC Trust for accreditation meets the Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd As Trustee for AIPC Trust

On 31 October 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 the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd as Trustee for AIPC Trust, for a period of seven years until 31 October 2026:

• Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate in Business.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd As Trustee for AIPC Trust for accreditation meets the Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of a higher education course of study offered by Sydney Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd

On 31 October 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 Sydney Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 31 October 2026:

• Diploma of Engineering.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Sydney Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

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

Revocation of accreditation conditions

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

On 4 November 2019 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 1 and 2 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by Macleay College Pty Limited (refer public report of 15 April 2019):

• Diploma of User Experience Design

Main reasons for the decision

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

Revocation of accreditation conditions

Report on revocation of conditions imposed on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Christian Heritage College

On 31 October 2019 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 201 (TEQSA Act), Condition 3 imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Christian heritage College (refer Public Report of 24 November 2016):

• Bachelor of Education (Primary)
• Bachelor of Education Secondary
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the conditions were no longer necessary.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by INSEARCH Limited

On 30 January 2020, a delegate of 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 INSEARCH Limited:

• Diploma of Science from 17 March 2021 to 29 January 2022
• Diploma of Design and Architecture from 17 March 2021 to 29 January 2022

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of accreditation period

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

On 30 January 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following course offered by Macleay College Pty Limited:

• Diploma of Advertising & Media from 11 September 2021 to 20 July 2022

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Charles Darwin University

On 22 January 2020 TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Charles Darwin University in the category of Australian University, for a period of seven years until 22 January 2027.
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the registration of Charles Darwin University.
  • Condition 1: Governance and accountability
    
    1. By 30 June 2020 CDU must provide TEQSA with a comprehensive framework, approved by its Council, for reporting:
       
       1. against the performance targets in its Strategic Plan and Teaching and Learning Plan
       2. on performance against institutional benchmarks for academic quality and outcomes
       3. on the occurrence and nature of formal complaints, allegations of misconduct and breaches of academic or research integrity
       4. on the quality of teaching and learning, including external referencing of the success of student cohorts against comparable courses of study.
    2. By 28 February 2021 and 28 February 2022, CDU must provide TEQSA with evidence covering the previous 12 months that the Council:
       
       1. has in place, and implements, systems and processes to monitor and ensure compliance with the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015
       2. monitors progress against performance targets as set out in the Strategic Plan and the Learning and Teaching Plan (to be developed and introduced for 2020), and takes action to address underperformance
       3. monitors the occurrence and nature of formal complaints, allegations of misconduct and breaches of academic or research integrity, and takes action to address underlying causes
       4. regularly reviews risk registers and has adequate processes in place to monitor and mitigate risks, including risk posed by third-party providers.
    3. By 28 February 2021 and 28 February 2022, CDU must provide TEQSA with evidence covering the previous 12 months that its Academic Board:
       
       1. monitors performance against institutional benchmarks for academic quality and outcomes, and action is taken to improve performance
       2. monitors the quality of teaching and learning and reports on the outcomes of such monitoring to the Council
       3. evaluates the effectiveness of institutional monitoring, review and improvement of academic activities
       4. ensures that data on student progress and success is used to inform admission criteria and approaches to course design, teaching, supervision, learning and academic support.The evidence in relation to paragraphs b. and c. of this condition must include copies of reports to the relevant governing bodies, as well as evidence of consideration and action taken on those reports by the relevant bodies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that Charles Darwin University may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Section 5.2 of Part A, in relation to academic integrity
2. Section 5.3 of Part A, in relation to course monitoring, review and improvement
3. Section 6.2 of Part A, in relation to corporate monitoring and accountability
4. Section 6.3 of Part A, in relation to academic governance.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 32 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Study Group Australia Pty Limited

On 26 February 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following course offered by Study Group Australia Pty Limited, for a period of 19 months until 24 January 2025:

• Diploma of Commerce

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.