Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd

On 16 August 2022, 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 Campus Management Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 16 August 2029:
  • Master of Information and Communication Technology
  • Graduate Diploma of Information and Communication Technology
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, two conditions on the accreditation of the Master of Information and Communication Technology and Graduate Diploma of Information and Communication Technology:

Condition 1: Resources for course delivery

1. Prior to the commencement of course delivery from each campus location, Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA:
   
   1. Minutes and any reports from the relevant governance body that the resources required to deliver the accredited courses will be available at the time of commencement of delivery from each campus location and are accessible when needed by students.
   2. Details of information technology facilities, learning resources, software and educational support for course delivery from each campus location.
2. Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must not commence delivery of any of the courses until it receives notification from TEQSA that TEQSA is satisfied that sufficient teaching and learning facilities and resources are available when needed by students at each campus location.

Condition 2: Staffing

1. Prior to the commencement of course delivery from each campus location, Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA the staffing profile for delivery of the courses and units of study from each campus, including staff qualifications, experience and scholarship activities relevant to their teaching.
2. Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must not commence delivery of any of the courses until it receives notification from TEQSA that TEQSA is satisfied that the staffing profile for each course has sufficient capacity to meet the educational and academic support needs of students at the level of expected learning outcomes.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the courses submitted by Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Standard 5.1.3 in relation to the course approval processes for ensuring the resources required to deliver the courses as accredited by TEQSA will be available when needed
2. Standard 3.3.1 in relation to the provision of learning resources, such as library collections, computer laboratories and software are accessible when needed by students
3. Standards 3.2.1, 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 in relation to the proposed arrangements for academic leadership, teaching and scholarship activities
4. Standard 1.1.1 in relation to the academic entry requirements for admission to the courses by students without a prior higher education qualification.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a higher education course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd

On 16 August 2022, 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 Campus Management Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 16 August 2029:
  • Master of Information and Communication Technology
  • Graduate Diploma of Information and Communication Technology
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, two conditions on the accreditation of the Master of Information and Communication Technology and Graduate Diploma of Information and Communication Technology:

Condition 1: Resources for course delivery

1. Prior to the commencement of course delivery from each campus location, Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA:
   
   1. Minutes and any reports from the relevant governance body that the resources required to deliver the accredited courses will be available at the time of commencement of delivery from each campus location and are accessible when needed by students.
   2. Details of information technology facilities, learning resources, software and educational support for course delivery from each campus location.
2. Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must not commence delivery of any of the courses until it receives notification from TEQSA that TEQSA is satisfied that sufficient teaching and learning facilities and resources are available when needed by students at each campus location.

Condition 2: Staffing

1. Prior to the commencement of course delivery from each campus location, Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA the staffing profile for delivery of the courses and units of study from each campus, including staff qualifications, experience and scholarship activities relevant to their teaching.
2. Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must not commence delivery of any of the courses until it receives notification from TEQSA that TEQSA is satisfied that the staffing profile for each course has sufficient capacity to meet the educational and academic support needs of students at the level of expected learning outcomes.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the courses submitted by Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Standard 5.1.3 in relation to the course approval processes for ensuring the resources required to deliver the courses as accredited by TEQSA will be available when needed
2. Standard 3.3.1 in relation to the provision of learning resources, such as library collections, computer laboratories and software are accessible when needed by students
3. Standards 3.2.1, 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 in relation to the proposed arrangements for academic leadership, teaching and scholarship activities
4. Standard 1.1.1 in relation to the academic entry requirements for admission to the courses by students without a prior higher education qualification.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a higher education course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study in teach out mode offered by ACPE Limited.

On 19 September 2022, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses in teach out mode offered by ACPE Limited, until 15 October 2024:

• Graduate Diploma of Sports Administration
• Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration.

No new enrolments are permitted in the above courses.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it considers it appropriate to permit ACPE Limited to teach out the above courses over the specified period.

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study in teach out mode offered by ACPE Limited.

On 19 September 2022, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses in teach out mode offered by ACPE Limited, until 15 October 2024:

• Graduate Diploma of Sports Administration
• Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration.

No new enrolments are permitted in the above courses.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it considers it appropriate to permit ACPE Limited to teach out the above courses over the specified period.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of four higher education courses of study offered by Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 19 September 2022, 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 Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Video and Motion Graphics from 12 August 2023 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources from 8 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration from 8 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Bookkeeping from 8 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision 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 four higher education courses of study offered by Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 19 September 2022, 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 Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Video and Motion Graphics from 12 August 2023 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources from 8 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration from 8 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Bookkeeping from 8 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision 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 four higher education courses of study offered by Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 19 September 2022, 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 Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Video and Motion Graphics from 12 August 2023 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources from 8 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration from 8 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Bookkeeping from 8 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision 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 four higher education courses of study offered by Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 19 September 2022, 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 Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Video and Motion Graphics from 12 August 2023 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources from 8 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration from 8 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Bookkeeping from 8 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision 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.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd

On 12 September 2022, the TEQSA Commission:

• 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 five years until 12 September 2027:
  • Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary).
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, two conditions on the accreditation of the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary).

Condition 1: Staffing

Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd (SCEI HE) is not to commence delivery of the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) until such time as TEQSA notifies SCEI HE that TEQSA is satisfied SCEI HE has appointed suitably qualified academic staff to teach and provide academic leadership in the course.

For this to be assessed by TEQSA, SCEI HE must provide TEQSA the CVs of all teaching and academic leadership staff appointed for the course, including details of SCEI HE's assessment of professional equivalency for those who do not meet the requirements of Standard 3.2.3, prior to the commencement of delivery.

Condition 2: Delivery with Other Parties

Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd (SCEI HE) is not to commence delivery of the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) until such time as TEQSA notifies SCEI HE that TEQSA is satisfied SCEI HE has obtained professional accreditation from the relevant state bodies and has secured professional placements at primary schools.

For these to be assessed by TEQSA, SCEI HE must provide TEQSA with evidence of professional accreditation and agreements that demonstrate professional placements for students have been secured, prior to the commencement of delivery.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the course submitted by Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Standards 3.2.1, 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 in relation to the adequacy of staffing.
2. Standards 5.4.1 and 3.1.5 in relation to the securing of professional accreditation and primary school professional placements.

TEQSA's decision to impose conditions on the accreditation of the course is a reviewable decision under section 183 of the TEQSA Act.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a higher education course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.