Extension of accreditation period

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

On 14 April 2023, 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:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Hospitality Management from 12 December 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting from 25 January 2025 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 two higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic

On 14 April 2023, 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:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Hospitality Management from 12 December 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting from 25 January 2025 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 three higher education courses of study offered by Perth Bible College Inc

On 14 April 2023, 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 Perth Bible College Inc:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical Studies from 14 November 2023 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry from 14 November 2023 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Pastoral Counselling from 14 November 2023 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 three higher education courses of study offered by Perth Bible College Inc

On 14 April 2023, 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 Perth Bible College Inc:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical Studies from 14 November 2023 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry from 14 November 2023 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Pastoral Counselling from 14 November 2023 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 three higher education courses of study offered by Perth Bible College Inc

On 14 April 2023, 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 Perth Bible College Inc:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical Studies from 14 November 2023 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry from 14 November 2023 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Pastoral Counselling from 14 November 2023 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 two higher education courses of study offered by TAFE SA

On 14 April 2023, 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 TAFE SA:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Industry 4.0 (Digital Technologies) from 29 March 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Drafting for Building and Construction from 29 March 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 two higher education courses of study offered by TAFE SA

On 14 April 2023, 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 TAFE SA:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Industry 4.0 (Digital Technologies) from 29 March 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Drafting for Building and Construction from 29 March 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.

Renewal of Registration

Report on renewal of registration of Technical and Further Education Commission

On 12 April 2023, TEQSA:

• Renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Technical and Further Education Commission in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 12 April 2030.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the Technical and Further Education Commission continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

TEQSA found that the Technical and Further Education Commission has demonstrated:

• a commitment to continuous review and improving its corporate and academic structures and processes.

Variation of accreditation condition

Report on the variation of condition imposed on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 20 April 2023 a delegate of TEQSA varied, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd (refer public report of 19 October 2022):

• Bachelor of Social Work.

Condition 1 Learning resources (as varied)

1. No later than 4 weeks prior to the commencement of each teaching period during course accreditation, Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA evidence of student access to learning resources in the human welfare discipline areas, including:
   
   1. Library collections and specialised databases.
   2. Learning management system course and unit information.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that the variation was necessary because the provider has partially met the requirements of the condition.