Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd

On 22 October 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education for a period of seven years until 22 October 2031.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Gestalt Therapy Brisbane Pty Ltd

On 22 October 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Gestalt Therapy Brisbane Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education for a period of seven years until 22 October 2031.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Gestalt Therapy Brisbane Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Revocation of accreditation conditions

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

On 30 October 2024 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 1 and 2 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd (refer public report of 15 August 2022):

• Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that the conditions were met.

Initial CRICOS registration

Report on initial CRICOS registration of the Iona Trinity College of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 8 October 2024, TEQSA:

• Approved, under section 10 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the registration of Iona Trinity College of Higher Education Pty Ltd (ITC) on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for a period of 4 years until 25 October 2028 to align with its TEQSA registration.
• Imposed, under section 10B of the ESOS Act, one condition on the CRICOS registration of Iona Trinity College of Higher Education Pty Ltd.

Condition 1:

1. By 30 November 2025, ITC must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of ITC's first year of delivery to overseas students. The expert and terms of reference for this review must be approved by TEQSA. The review should assess the effectiveness of the implementation of ITC's policies and procedures in ensuring:
   
   1. responsible recruitment of overseas students
   2. its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students
   3. adequate monitoring and support of overseas students.
2. By 31 March 2026, ITC must provide TEQSA evidence of consideration of the review report, and any actions in response to the report, by its relevant governing bodies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of the risk that the Iona Trinity College of Higher Education Pty Ltd may not comply, or continue to comply with, the following objectives of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018:

• recruit responsibly by ensuring students are appropriately qualified and sufficiently informed for their chosen course (Standard 2)
• ensure that its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students (Standard 4)
• assist overseas students adjust to study and life in Australia (Standard 6)
• safeguard the integrity of Australia's migration laws (Standard 8)
• appropriately manage overseas student enrolment, monitoring and reporting (Standard 9)

Application to withdraw decision

In accordance with section 10B(1)(b) of the ESOS Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a registered provider at any time. TEQSA will consider any application by a provider for variation or revocation of a condition.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 29 October 2024, 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 Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 29 October 2031:

• Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 29 October 2024, 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 Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 29 October 2031:

• Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 29 October 2024, 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 Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 29 October 2031:

• Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of CRICOS registration

Report on renewal of CRICOS registration of Sheridan College Inc.

On 7 November 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 10E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the CRICOS registration of Sheridan College Inc. for a period of 7 years until 23 September 2031, in order to align with its TEQSA registration.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Sheridan complies and will comply with the requirements of the ESOS Act and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training 2018 (National Code).

Renewal of CRICOS registration

Report on renewal of CRICOS registration of Bond University Limited

On 8 November 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 10E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the CRICOS registration of Bond University Limited (Bond) for a period of 7 years until 8 November 2031.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Bond complies and will comply with the requirements of the ESOS Act, the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training 2018 (National Code), ELICOS Standards 2018 (ELICOS Standards) and Education Services for Overseas Students (Foundation Program Standards) Instrument 2021 (Foundation Program Standards).