Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by JMC Pty. Limited

On 24 January 2020, 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 courses offered by JMC Pty. Limited, for a period of seven years until 24 January 2027:

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by JMC Pty. Limited for renewal of accreditation continue to meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by JMC Pty. Limited

On 30 January 2020, 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 courses offered by JMC Pty. Limited, for a period of seven years until 30 January 2027:

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by JMC Pty. Limited for renewal of accreditation continues to meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by JMC Pty. Limited

On 30 January 2020, 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 courses offered by JMC Pty. Limited, for a period of seven years until 30 January 2027:

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by JMC Pty. Limited for renewal of accreditation continues to meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by National Institute of Organisation Dynamics Australia Ltd

TEQSA has agreed to orders made by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) that provide for the accreditation of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) course to be offered by the National Institute of Organisation Dynamics Australia Ltd (NIODA), pursuant to section 49 of the TEQSA Act. Five conditions have been imposed on the accreditation of NIODA's PhD course (as detailed below).

Background

NIODA applied to TEQSA for the accreditation of the PhD course pursuant to s49 of the TEQSA Act.

A delegate refused the course accreditation application. NIODA sought internal review of the delegate's decision and TEQSA decided to affirm the delegate's decision. TEQSA's decision to affirm the delegate's decision was made on the basis that TEQSA was not satisfied that the course met the following requirements of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015:

1. Standard 4.2.2 of Part A in relation to NIODA establishing the necessary depth and breadth of an institutional Doctoral level research study environment
2. Standard 4.2.3 of Part A in relation to providing supervisory support for doctoral research students
3. Standard 3.2.3 of Part A in relation to staff being equipped for their supervisory support for students.

NIODA sought review of TEQSA's decision at the AAT.

Main reasons for the decision

After reviewing the further material submitted by NIODA, TEQSA was satisfied that the course meets the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 (Threshold Standards). However, TEQSA considered that a number of risks remained in respect of the course which justified the imposition of conditions.

On this basis, TEQSA agreed that it was appropriate to substitute TEQSA's decision to affirm the delegate's decision to refuse the course accreditation application with a decision to register the PhD course for a period of 7 years with conditions.

The conditions are designed to address the following requirements of the Threshold Standards:

1. Regarding the need for NIODA to equip staff with responsibilities for academic oversight and those with teaching and supervisory roles in courses or units for their roles (Standard 3.2.3)
2. Regarding the need for NIODA to provide a supervisory and study environment of research activity (Standard 4.2.2)
3. Regarding the need for NIODA to support each research student by continuing supervisory arrangements (Standard 4.2.3).

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.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Academy of Music and Performing Arts

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 Australian Academy of Music and Performing Arts:

• Master of Music (Performance) from 26 September 2020 to 31 December 2020
• Graduate Diploma of Music (Performance) from 26 September 2020 to 31 December 2020

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 two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Academy of Music and Performing Arts

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 Australian Academy of Music and Performing Arts:

• Master of Music (Performance) from 26 September 2020 to 31 December 2020
• Graduate Diploma of Music (Performance) from 26 September 2020 to 31 December 2020

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.

Revocation and variation of accreditation conditions

Report on the revocation and variation of conditions imposed on the accreditation of two higher education course of study offered by JMC Pty Ltd

On 10 January 2018 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 4 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by JMC Pty Ltd (refer public report of 20 October 2017):

• Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries

On 10 January 2018 a delegate of TEQSA varied, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 4 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by JMC Pty Ltd (refer public report of 20 October 2017):

• Master of Creative Industries

Condition 4 (as varied)

Within 2 weeks following the commencement of each teaching period for the Creative Industries (MCI), in relation to each student admitted into the MCI, JMC must provide TEQSA with information which describes:

1. the qualifications or experience that formed the basis for the student's admission, and
2. how the assessment rubric within the Admission Procedure has been applied to each admission decision on the basis of industry experience alone.

On 10 January 2018 a delegate of TEQSA varied, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 3 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by JMC Pty Ltd (refer public report of 20 October 2017):

• Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries
• Master of Creative Industries

Condition 3 (as varied)

By 31 March 2018, JMC must provide TEQSA with:

1. a revised version of the Academic Staff Qualifications and Experience Policy which JMC uses to ensure that all teaching staff are qualified to at least one AQF qualification level higher than the course of study being taught by them or have equivalent professional experience. The revised Policy must explicitly state that professional experience must give those staff the skills, knowledge and capacity to apply skills and knowledge equivalent to an AQF qualification one level above the AQF qualification level being taught and the basis upon which that decision will be made, and
2. minutes of its Academic Board meeting and (if applicable) Governing Council meeting which record the consideration, discussion and approval of the revised policy prior to its submission to TEQSA

Main reasons for the revocation decision

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

Revocation and variation of accreditation conditions

Report on the revocation and variation of conditions imposed on the accreditation of two higher education course of study offered by JMC Pty Ltd

On 10 January 2018 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 4 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by JMC Pty Ltd (refer public report of 20 October 2017):

• Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries

On 10 January 2018 a delegate of TEQSA varied, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 4 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by JMC Pty Ltd (refer public report of 20 October 2017):

• Master of Creative Industries

Condition 4 (as varied)

Within 2 weeks following the commencement of each teaching period for the Creative Industries (MCI), in relation to each student admitted into the MCI, JMC must provide TEQSA with information which describes:

1. the qualifications or experience that formed the basis for the student's admission, and
2. how the assessment rubric within the Admission Procedure has been applied to each admission decision on the basis of industry experience alone.

On 10 January 2018 a delegate of TEQSA varied, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 3 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by JMC Pty Ltd (refer public report of 20 October 2017):

• Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries
• Master of Creative Industries

Condition 3 (as varied)

By 31 March 2018, JMC must provide TEQSA with:

1. a revised version of the Academic Staff Qualifications and Experience Policy which JMC uses to ensure that all teaching staff are qualified to at least one AQF qualification level higher than the course of study being taught by them or have equivalent professional experience. The revised Policy must explicitly state that professional experience must give those staff the skills, knowledge and capacity to apply skills and knowledge equivalent to an AQF qualification one level above the AQF qualification level being taught and the basis upon which that decision will be made, and
2. minutes of its Academic Board meeting and (if applicable) Governing Council meeting which record the consideration, discussion and approval of the revised policy prior to its submission to TEQSA

Main reasons for the revocation decision

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

Registration

Report on registration of Australia Advance Education Group Pty Ltd

On 23 October 2019, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Australia Advance Education Group Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of five years until 23 October 2024
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following three courses of study offered by Australia Advance Education Group Pty Ltd for a period of five years until 23 October 2024:
  • Bachelor of Information Technology
  • Diploma of Information Technology
  • Diploma of Business Information Systems.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Australia Advance Education Group Pty Ltd meets the Provider Registration Standards and Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.