Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Queensland Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd

On 29 May 2020, 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 Queensland Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Health Care Studies
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies
• Undergraduate Certificate in Social and Psychological Science Studies.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Queensland Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd

On 29 May 2020, 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 Queensland Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Health Care Studies
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies
• Undergraduate Certificate in Social and Psychological Science Studies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Queensland Institute of Business & Technology Pty Ltd for accreditation 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 ACPE Limited

On 1 June 2020, 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 ACPE Limited, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Health Promotion

Main reasons for the decision

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

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of the University of the Sunshine Coast

On 13 May 2020, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of the University of the Sunshine Coast in the category of Australian University, for a period of seven years until 13 May 2027.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that that University of the Sunshine Coast continues to meet the Provider Registration and Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

TEQSA found that the University of the Sunshine Coast has demonstrated:

1. strong governance and accountability through robust structures and processes to attend to functions diligently and effectively
2. a sound commitment to maintaining academic and research integrity at every level of governance, enacted through a comprehensive suite of policies, procedures, educational resources and interventions
3. robust risk identification and mitigation through analysis of student performance data analysis, and
4. strong regional engagement, enacted through its business innovation centre and strategic goal to be a primary engine of capacity building for the region.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd

On 27 April 2020, 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 South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 27 April 2027:
• Graduate Certificate in Business and Management

Main reasons for the decision

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

Extension of registration period

Report on extension of registration of Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd

On 28 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 Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd from 13 December 2022 to 13 December 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 two higher education courses of study offered by Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd

On 28 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 Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd:

• Diploma in Business from 13 December 2022 to 13 December 2024
• Diploma in Information and Communications Technology from 13 December 2022 to 13 December 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 two higher education courses of study offered by Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd

On 28 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 Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd:

• Diploma in Business from 13 December 2022 to 13 December 2024
• Diploma in Information and Communications Technology from 13 December 2022 to 13 December 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 Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 28 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 Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd from 30 August 2022 to 30 August 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.