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.

Provider category change

Report on provider category change and imposition of registration condition for University of Divinity

On 1 July 2021, TEQSA:

Changed, under section 38 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the provider category of University of Divinity from Australian University of Specialisation to Australian University.

Imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following condition on the University of Divinity's registration:

Condition 1

The University of Divinity may only self-accredit courses in the following broad field of education:

a. 09 Society and Culture.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made the decision on the provider category in order to register University of Divinity 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 University of Divinity meets the applicable category standards.

TEQSA made the decision to impose the condition in order to clarify the scope of University of Divinity's self-accrediting authority, as an Australian University with a specialised focus.

These decisions are reviewable decisions 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 the courses offered by Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd

On 30 June 2021, 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 Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 30 June 2028.:

• Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied the Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Revocation of accreditation condition

Report on the revocation of a condition imposed on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Christian Heritage College

On 30 June 2021 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Christian Heritage College (refer public report of 24 April 2018):

• Master of Teaching (Primary)
• Master of Teaching (Secondary)
• Graduate Diploma in Teaching Studies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the condition has been met.

Revocation of accreditation condition

Report on the revocation of a condition imposed on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Christian Heritage College

On 30 June 2021 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Christian Heritage College (refer public report of 24 April 2018):

• Master of Teaching (Primary)
• Master of Teaching (Secondary)
• Graduate Diploma in Teaching Studies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the condition has been met.

Revocation of accreditation condition

Report on the revocation of a condition imposed on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Christian Heritage College

On 30 June 2021 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Christian Heritage College (refer public report of 24 April 2018):

• Master of Teaching (Primary)
• Master of Teaching (Secondary)
• Graduate Diploma in Teaching Studies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the condition has been met.

Cancellation of Course Accreditation

Report on the cancellation of an accredited course of study offered by Technical and Further Education Commission

On 30 June 2021 a delegate of TEQSA cancelled, under section 99 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following course currently accredited with the Technical and Further Education Commission:

• Bachelor of Aged Services

The National Register will indicate for this course:

Accreditation cancelled by TEQSA at provider's request, effective 30 June 2021.

Main reasons for the decision

The course accreditation was cancelled by mutual agreement between TEQSA and the Technical and Further Education Commission on the basis that the courses will not be delivered. The delegate is satisfied that no enrolments have been or will be accepted and that the provider has not recommenced delivery of the courses.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Excelsia College

On 9 June 2021, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Excelsia College in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of seven years until 9 June 2028.

Main reasons for the decision

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

TEQSA found that Excelsia College has demonstrated:

• a commitment to building and supporting its culture of scholarship
• plans for extensive benchmarking and external academic input
• plans for well-targeted support, appropriate to the varying needs of its students
• sound governance of its coursework offerings.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Murdoch University

On 9 June 2021 TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Murdoch University in the category of Australian University, for a period of four years until 9 June 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Murdoch University (Murdoch) continues to meet the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

TEQSA has renewed the registration for a shortened period to allow Murdoch to demonstrate to TEQSA the effective implementation of improvements it is making to its higher education operations and to allow Murdoch to advise TEQSA of the progress of these ongoing improvements during the period of registration.

TEQSA will offer Murdoch an opportunity to enter a voluntary undertaking to address the risk of future non-compliance and to provide a suitable framework to allow Murdoch to demonstrate ongoing improvements to its corporate and academic governance.