Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 13 higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic

On 18 August 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 Melbourne Polytechnic:

• Associate Degree of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
• Associate Degree of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
• Bachelor of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
• Bachelor of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
• Graduate Certificate of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
• Graduate Diploma in Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
• Master of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
• Master of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
• Graduate Diploma of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
• Associate Degree of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
• Bachelor of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
• Associate Degree of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 2025
• Bachelor of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 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 13 higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic

On 18 August 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 Melbourne Polytechnic:

• Associate Degree of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
• Associate Degree of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
• Bachelor of Illustration from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
• Bachelor of Writing and Publishing from 29 November 2020 to 29 November 2023
• Graduate Certificate of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
• Graduate Diploma in Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
• Master of Creative Industries from 5 February 2021 to 5 February 2024
• Master of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
• Graduate Diploma of Professional and Practicing Accounting from 28 February 2021 to 28 February 2024
• Associate Degree of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
• Bachelor of Hospitality Management from 12 December 2021 to 12 December 2024
• Associate Degree of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 2025
• Bachelor of Music from 23 December 2022 to 23 December 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.

Provider category change

Report on provider category change for UOWC 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 UOWC Ltd from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register UOWC 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 UOWC 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 Victorian Institute of Technology 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 Victorian Institute of Technology Pty Ltd from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register Victorian Institute of Technology 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 Victorian Institute of Technology 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 Wentworth Institute of Higher Education 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 Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register Wentworth Institute of Higher Education 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 Wentworth Institute of Higher Education 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 Whitehouse Institute 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 Whitehouse Institute Pty Ltd from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register Whitehouse Institute 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 Whitehouse Institute 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 William Angliss Institute of TAFE

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 William Angliss Institute of TAFE from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register William Angliss Institute of TAFE 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 William Angliss Institute of TAFE 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 SAE Institute Pty 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 SAE Institute Pty Limited from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register SAE Institute Pty 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 SAE Institute Pty Limited meets the applicable category standards.

The decision to change provider category is a reviewable decision under section 183 of the TEQSA Act. SAE Institute Pty Limited applied to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of this decision. The outcome of this review can be found here: Change in Provider Category 22 December 2023.