Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of the Arts 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 courses offered by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 30 June 2028:

• Diploma of Advertising
• Bachelor of Advertising.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Withdrawal of registration

Report on application to withdraw registration by Newcastle International College Pty Ltd

TEQSA has determined, under section 43 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), to grant the application from Newcastle International College Pty Ltd to withdraw its registration as a Higher Education Provider, with effect from 9 June 2021.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Newcastle International College Pty Ltd has ensured the appropriate teach out of its higher education courses of study prior to withdrawing its registration.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of five higher education courses of study offered by Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd

On 29 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 Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd (formerly Perth Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd), until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
• Undergraduate Certificate in Nursing Studies
• Undergraduate Certificate in Computing
• Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Studies
• Undergraduate Certificate in Computing and Cyber Security.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Edith Cowan College 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 five higher education courses of study offered by Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd

On 29 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 Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd (formerly Perth Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd), until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
• Undergraduate Certificate in Nursing Studies
• Undergraduate Certificate in Computing
• Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Studies
• Undergraduate Certificate in Computing and Cyber Security.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Edith Cowan College 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 five higher education courses of study offered by Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd

On 29 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 Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd (formerly Perth Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd), until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
• Undergraduate Certificate in Nursing Studies
• Undergraduate Certificate in Computing
• Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Studies
• Undergraduate Certificate in Computing and Cyber Security.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Edith Cowan College 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 five higher education courses of study offered by Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd

On 29 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 Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd (formerly Perth Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd), until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
• Undergraduate Certificate in Nursing Studies
• Undergraduate Certificate in Computing
• Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Studies
• Undergraduate Certificate in Computing and Cyber Security.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Edith Cowan College 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 five higher education courses of study offered by Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd

On 29 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 Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd (formerly Perth Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd), until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
• Undergraduate Certificate in Nursing Studies
• Undergraduate Certificate in Computing
• Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Studies
• Undergraduate Certificate in Computing and Cyber Security.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Provider category change

Report on provider category change for Academies Australasia Polytechnic 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 Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Limited from Higher Education Provider to Institute of Higher Education.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to register Academies Australasia Polytechnic 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 Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty 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 for Academy of Information 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 Academy of Information 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 Academy of Information 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 Academy of Information 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.