Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute

On 14 December 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 Box Hill Institute, for a period of seven years until 14 December 2027:

• Bachelor of Music Industry
• Associate Degree of Music Industry
• Diploma of Music Industry.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Box Hill Institute for accreditation meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of The National Institute of Dramatic Art to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 24 June 2015, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), The National Institute of Dramatic Art to self-accredit courses of study at AQG levels 7 to 9 (to Masters degrees (coursework)) in the following fields of study:

• 100103 Drama and Theatre Studies
• 100105 Dance
• 100199 Performing Arts, n.e.c
• 109999 Creative Arts, n.e.c

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

• Master of Fine Arts (Directing)
• Master of Fine Arts (Writing for Performance)

Main reasons for the decision

The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 7 to 9 (to Masters degrees (coursework)) in the fields of study identified above.

The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

Provider category change

Report on provider category change for TAFE Queensland

On 1 July 2021, TEQSA made a decision, under section 38 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), to change the provider category of TAFE Queensland from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register TAFE Queensland in one of the four categories available under the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021. This decision was made on the basis that TEQSA is satisfied that TAFE Queensland meets the applicable category standards.

The decision to change provider category is a reviewable decision under section 183 of the TEQSA Act.

Further information

Information on TEQSA's regulatory approach and public reporting is available at www.teqsa.gov.au.

Provider category change

Report on provider category change for Think: Colleges Pty Ltd

On 1 July 2021, TEQSA made a decision, under section 38 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), to change the provider category of Think: Colleges Pty Ltd from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register Think: Colleges Pty Ltd in one of the four categories available under the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021. This decision was made on the basis that TEQSA is satisfied that Think: Colleges Pty Ltd meets the applicable category standards.

The decision to change provider category is a reviewable decision under section 183 of the TEQSA Act.

Further information

Information on TEQSA's regulatory approach and public reporting is available at www.teqsa.gov.au.

Provider category change

Report on provider category change for Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd

On 1 July 2021, TEQSA made a decision, under section 38 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), to change the provider category of Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd in one of the four categories available under the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021. This decision was made on the basis that TEQSA is satisfied that Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd meets the applicable category standards.

The decision to change provider category is a reviewable decision under section 183 of the TEQSA Act.

Further information

Information on TEQSA's regulatory approach and public reporting is available at www.teqsa.gov.au.

Provider category change

Report on provider category change for Sydney College of Divinity Ltd

On 1 July 2021, TEQSA made a decision, under section 38 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), to change the provider category of Sydney College of Divinity Ltd from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register Sydney College of Divinity Ltd in one of the four categories available under the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021. This decision was made on the basis that TEQSA is satisfied that Sydney College of Divinity Ltd meets the applicable category standards.

The decision to change provider category is a reviewable decision under section 183 of the TEQSA Act.

Sydney College of Divinity Ltd applied to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of this decision. The outcome of this review can be found here: Change Provider Category 1 June 2023.

Provider category change

Report on provider category change for Avondale University College Limited

On 1 July 2021, TEQSA made a decision, under section 38 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), to change the provider category of Avondale University College Limited from Australian University College to Australian University.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register Avondale University College Limited in one of the four categories available under the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021. This decision was made on the basis that TEQSA is satisfied that Avondale University College Limited meets the applicable category standards.

The decision to change provider category is a reviewable decision under section 183 of the TEQSA Act.

Further information

Information on TEQSA's regulatory approach and public reporting is available at www.teqsa.gov.au.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of eight higher education courses of study offered by Alphacrucis College Limited

On 23 June 2021, 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 Alphacrucis College Limited, for a period of seven years until 23 June 2028:

• Graduate Diploma of Counselling
• Graduate Certificate in Trauma Counselling
• Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision
• Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Studies
• Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Korean)
• Graduate Certificate in Trauma Counselling (Korean)
• Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision (Korean)
• Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Studies (Korean).

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of eight higher education courses of study offered by Alphacrucis College Limited

On 23 June 2021, 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 Alphacrucis College Limited, for a period of seven years until 23 June 2028:

• Graduate Diploma of Counselling
• Graduate Certificate in Trauma Counselling
• Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision
• Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Studies
• Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Korean)
• Graduate Certificate in Trauma Counselling (Korean)
• Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision (Korean)
• Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Studies (Korean).

Main reasons for the decision

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