Registration

Report on registration of Southern Academy of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 29 March 2023, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Southern Academy of Higher Education Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 29 March 2028
• strong>accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following course offered by Southern Academy of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of five years until 29 March 2028
  • Bachelor of Business.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Southern Academy of Higher Education Pty Ltd meets the Provider Registration Standards and the course meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

The five-year period of registration and accreditation is consistent with the basic principles of regulation and reflects risks associated with an applicant for initial registration intending to offer a higher education course but having no history in the provision of higher education.

Registration

Report on registration of Southern Academy of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 29 March 2023, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Southern Academy of Higher Education Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 29 March 2028
• strong>accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following course offered by Southern Academy of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of five years until 29 March 2028
  • Bachelor of Business.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Southern Academy of Higher Education Pty Ltd meets the Provider Registration Standards and the course meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

The five-year period of registration and accreditation is consistent with the basic principles of regulation and reflects risks associated with an applicant for initial registration intending to offer a higher education course but having no history in the provision of higher education.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by The Institute of Creative Arts and Technology Pty Ltd

On 2 March 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 course offered by The Institute of Creative Arts and Technology Pty Ltd:

• Diploma of User Experience Design from 15 April 2023 to 2 June 2023.

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 course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic

On 06 April 2023, 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 offered by Melbourne Polytechnic, for a period of seven years until 06 April 2030:

• Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production
• Associate Degree of Songwriting and Music Production.

On 06 April 2023, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following course offered by Melbourne Polytechnic, to 30 June 2025:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Songwriting and Music Production.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Melbourne Polytechnic for renewal of accreditation continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Polytechnic

On 06 April 2023, 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 offered by Melbourne Polytechnic, for a period of seven years until 06 April 2030:

• Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production
• Associate Degree of Songwriting and Music Production.

On 06 April 2023, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following course offered by Melbourne Polytechnic, to 30 June 2025:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Songwriting and Music Production.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Melbourne Polytechnic for renewal of accreditation continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd

On 8 December 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 Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd:

• Undergraduate Certificate of Cybersecurity from 15 February 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate of Health Services from 15 February 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate of Psychological Studies from 15 February 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate of Data Analytics from 15 February 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate of Life Science from 15 February 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate of Information Technology in Marketing from 15 February 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 six higher education courses of study offered by Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd

On 8 December 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 Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd:

• Undergraduate Certificate of Cybersecurity from 15 February 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate of Health Services from 15 February 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate of Psychological Studies from 15 February 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate of Data Analytics from 15 February 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate of Life Science from 15 February 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate of Information Technology in Marketing from 15 February 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 Photography Holdings Pty Ltd

On 8 December 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 Photography Holdings Pty Ltd:

• Undergraduate Certificate of Photography (CRS1400854) from 23 June 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate of Digital Imaging (CRS1400973) from 23 June 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 Photography Holdings Pty Ltd

On 8 December 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 Photography Holdings Pty Ltd:

• Undergraduate Certificate of Photography (CRS1400854) from 23 June 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate of Digital Imaging (CRS1400973) from 23 June 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.