Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 12 higher education courses of study offered by Technical and Further Education Commission

On 22 March 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 Technical and Further Education Commission:

• Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) from 3 July 2022 to 30 March 2023.
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) from 4 August 2023 to 8 November 2023.
• Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation from 13 July 2023 to 29 August 2023.
• Associate Degree of 3D Art and Animation from 13 July 2023 to 29 August 2023.
• Bachelor of Fashion Design from 15 May 2021 to 30 March 2023.
• Associate Degree of Fashion Design from 15 May 2021 to 30 March 2023.
• Bachelor of Property Valuation from 20 October 2022 to 23 March 2024.
• Bachelor of Business from 26 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Associate Degree of Business from 29 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Diploma of Business from 26 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Diploma of Sustainable Indigenous Communities from 22 December 2023 to 23 March 2024.
• Diploma of Applied Commerce from 23 December 2023 to 28 May 2026.

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 12 higher education courses of study offered by Technical and Further Education Commission

On 22 March 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 Technical and Further Education Commission:

• Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) from 3 July 2022 to 30 March 2023.
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) from 4 August 2023 to 8 November 2023.
• Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation from 13 July 2023 to 29 August 2023.
• Associate Degree of 3D Art and Animation from 13 July 2023 to 29 August 2023.
• Bachelor of Fashion Design from 15 May 2021 to 30 March 2023.
• Associate Degree of Fashion Design from 15 May 2021 to 30 March 2023.
• Bachelor of Property Valuation from 20 October 2022 to 23 March 2024.
• Bachelor of Business from 26 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Associate Degree of Business from 29 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Diploma of Business from 26 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Diploma of Sustainable Indigenous Communities from 22 December 2023 to 23 March 2024.
• Diploma of Applied Commerce from 23 December 2023 to 28 May 2026.

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 12 higher education courses of study offered by Technical and Further Education Commission

On 22 March 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 Technical and Further Education Commission:

• Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) from 3 July 2022 to 30 March 2023.
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) from 4 August 2023 to 8 November 2023.
• Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation from 13 July 2023 to 29 August 2023.
• Associate Degree of 3D Art and Animation from 13 July 2023 to 29 August 2023.
• Bachelor of Fashion Design from 15 May 2021 to 30 March 2023.
• Associate Degree of Fashion Design from 15 May 2021 to 30 March 2023.
• Bachelor of Property Valuation from 20 October 2022 to 23 March 2024.
• Bachelor of Business from 26 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Associate Degree of Business from 29 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Diploma of Business from 26 July 2023 to 19 February 2025.
• Diploma of Sustainable Indigenous Communities from 22 December 2023 to 23 March 2024.
• Diploma of Applied Commerce from 23 December 2023 to 28 May 2026.

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 registration period

Report on extension of registration of The Tax Institute

On 4 May 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of The Tax Institute from 24 July 2021 to 24 July 2024.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 The Tax Institute

On 4 May 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 Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law, offered by The Tax Institute, from 24 July 2021 to 24 July 2024.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 registration period

Report on extension of registration of The MIECAT Institute Inc

On 11 May 2020 a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of The MIECAT Institute Inc from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 three higher education courses of study offered by The MIECAT Institute Inc

On 11 May 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 The MIECAT Institute Inc:

• Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025
• Masters in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025
• Professional Doctorate in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 three higher education courses of study offered by The MIECAT Institute Inc

On 11 May 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 The MIECAT Institute Inc:

• Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025
• Masters in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025
• Professional Doctorate in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 three higher education courses of study offered by The MIECAT Institute Inc

On 11 May 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 The MIECAT Institute Inc:

• Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025
• Masters in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025
• Professional Doctorate in Therapeutic Arts Practice from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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.