Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by LCI Melbourne Pty Ltd

On 13 December 2024, 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 LCI Melbourne Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 13 December 2031:

• Bachelor of Design Arts
• Associate Degree of Design Arts

Main reasons for the decision

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

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd

On 11 December 2024, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for 7 years until 11 December 2031
• renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following courses offered by Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd, for 7 years until 11 December 2031:
  
  1. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Acting)
  2. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Song and Dance)
  3. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Screen Production)

• revoked, under section 32 of TEQSA Act, Conditions 1,3, 5 and 6 imposed on the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following condition on the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd (PAE)

Condition 1. Academic governance and quality assurance

1. By 31 March 2025, PAE must engage a suitably qualified independent and external reviewer to undertake a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of PAE's academic governance.

2. The reviewer/s and the scope of review must be approved by TEQSA, and the review, in addressing the above, must consider, but is not limited to, the concerns outlined in the assessment report relating to the effectiveness of PAE's:
   
   1. mechanisms for competent academic governance and their implementation according to PAE's institutional academic governance policy framework
   2. academic oversight for designing and approving courses
   3. actions for improving performance against institutional benchmarks for academic quality and outcomes
   4. evaluation of institutional monitoring, review and improvement of academic activities
   5. policies and procedures relating to course approval, monitoring, review and improvement
3. By 31 December 2025, PAE must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. a copy of the completed review report
   2. evidence that PAE's governing body has considered the review; including any action plans to address or implement recommendations from the review
   3. evidence of progress towards implementing any agreed actions arising from the review
4. By 30 June 2026, PAE must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. evidence that PAE's governing body has reviewed the implementation of any actions arising from the comprehensive review, and the effectiveness of these actions in addressing any identified issues
   2. evidence that PAE's governing body has used the review of the effectiveness of their actions to embed continuous improvements into their routine corporate and academic governance processes

The condition will cease to be in effect upon completion of all the above actions.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Academic governance (Standard 6.2.1f, Standard 6.3.2c, e and g): TEQSA is not satisfied that PAE's Academic Board is effectively overseeing academic responsibilities necessary to ensure quality teaching and learning.
2. Course approval, monitoring, review and improvement (5.1.3, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.4, 5.3.7): PAE has not demonstrated that reviews of its courses involve adequate oversight by the institutional academic governance processes. The lack of evidence of regular benchmarking, external referencing and using student feedback for improvements and risk mitigation indicates deficiencies in PAE's course review processes.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 32 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd

On 11 December 2024, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for 7 years until 11 December 2031
• renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following courses offered by Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd, for 7 years until 11 December 2031:
  
  1. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Acting)
  2. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Song and Dance)
  3. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Screen Production)

• revoked, under section 32 of TEQSA Act, Conditions 1,3, 5 and 6 imposed on the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following condition on the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd (PAE)

Condition 1. Academic governance and quality assurance

1. By 31 March 2025, PAE must engage a suitably qualified independent and external reviewer to undertake a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of PAE's academic governance.

2. The reviewer/s and the scope of review must be approved by TEQSA, and the review, in addressing the above, must consider, but is not limited to, the concerns outlined in the assessment report relating to the effectiveness of PAE's:
   
   1. mechanisms for competent academic governance and their implementation according to PAE's institutional academic governance policy framework
   2. academic oversight for designing and approving courses
   3. actions for improving performance against institutional benchmarks for academic quality and outcomes
   4. evaluation of institutional monitoring, review and improvement of academic activities
   5. policies and procedures relating to course approval, monitoring, review and improvement
3. By 31 December 2025, PAE must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. a copy of the completed review report
   2. evidence that PAE's governing body has considered the review; including any action plans to address or implement recommendations from the review
   3. evidence of progress towards implementing any agreed actions arising from the review
4. By 30 June 2026, PAE must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. evidence that PAE's governing body has reviewed the implementation of any actions arising from the comprehensive review, and the effectiveness of these actions in addressing any identified issues
   2. evidence that PAE's governing body has used the review of the effectiveness of their actions to embed continuous improvements into their routine corporate and academic governance processes

The condition will cease to be in effect upon completion of all the above actions.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Academic governance (Standard 6.2.1f, Standard 6.3.2c, e and g): TEQSA is not satisfied that PAE's Academic Board is effectively overseeing academic responsibilities necessary to ensure quality teaching and learning.
2. Course approval, monitoring, review and improvement (5.1.3, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.4, 5.3.7): PAE has not demonstrated that reviews of its courses involve adequate oversight by the institutional academic governance processes. The lack of evidence of regular benchmarking, external referencing and using student feedback for improvements and risk mitigation indicates deficiencies in PAE's course review processes.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 32 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd

On 11 December 2024, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for 7 years until 11 December 2031
• renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following courses offered by Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd, for 7 years until 11 December 2031:
  
  1. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Acting)
  2. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Song and Dance)
  3. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Screen Production)

• revoked, under section 32 of TEQSA Act, Conditions 1,3, 5 and 6 imposed on the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following condition on the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd (PAE)

Condition 1. Academic governance and quality assurance

1. By 31 March 2025, PAE must engage a suitably qualified independent and external reviewer to undertake a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of PAE's academic governance.

2. The reviewer/s and the scope of review must be approved by TEQSA, and the review, in addressing the above, must consider, but is not limited to, the concerns outlined in the assessment report relating to the effectiveness of PAE's:
   
   1. mechanisms for competent academic governance and their implementation according to PAE's institutional academic governance policy framework
   2. academic oversight for designing and approving courses
   3. actions for improving performance against institutional benchmarks for academic quality and outcomes
   4. evaluation of institutional monitoring, review and improvement of academic activities
   5. policies and procedures relating to course approval, monitoring, review and improvement
3. By 31 December 2025, PAE must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. a copy of the completed review report
   2. evidence that PAE's governing body has considered the review; including any action plans to address or implement recommendations from the review
   3. evidence of progress towards implementing any agreed actions arising from the review
4. By 30 June 2026, PAE must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. evidence that PAE's governing body has reviewed the implementation of any actions arising from the comprehensive review, and the effectiveness of these actions in addressing any identified issues
   2. evidence that PAE's governing body has used the review of the effectiveness of their actions to embed continuous improvements into their routine corporate and academic governance processes

The condition will cease to be in effect upon completion of all the above actions.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Academic governance (Standard 6.2.1f, Standard 6.3.2c, e and g): TEQSA is not satisfied that PAE's Academic Board is effectively overseeing academic responsibilities necessary to ensure quality teaching and learning.
2. Course approval, monitoring, review and improvement (5.1.3, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.4, 5.3.7): PAE has not demonstrated that reviews of its courses involve adequate oversight by the institutional academic governance processes. The lack of evidence of regular benchmarking, external referencing and using student feedback for improvements and risk mitigation indicates deficiencies in PAE's course review processes.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 32 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd

On 11 December 2024, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for 7 years until 11 December 2031
• renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following courses offered by Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd, for 7 years until 11 December 2031:
  
  1. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Acting)
  2. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Song and Dance)
  3. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Screen Production)

• revoked, under section 32 of TEQSA Act, Conditions 1,3, 5 and 6 imposed on the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following condition on the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd (PAE)

Condition 1. Academic governance and quality assurance

1. By 31 March 2025, PAE must engage a suitably qualified independent and external reviewer to undertake a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of PAE's academic governance.

2. The reviewer/s and the scope of review must be approved by TEQSA, and the review, in addressing the above, must consider, but is not limited to, the concerns outlined in the assessment report relating to the effectiveness of PAE's:
   
   1. mechanisms for competent academic governance and their implementation according to PAE's institutional academic governance policy framework
   2. academic oversight for designing and approving courses
   3. actions for improving performance against institutional benchmarks for academic quality and outcomes
   4. evaluation of institutional monitoring, review and improvement of academic activities
   5. policies and procedures relating to course approval, monitoring, review and improvement
3. By 31 December 2025, PAE must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. a copy of the completed review report
   2. evidence that PAE's governing body has considered the review; including any action plans to address or implement recommendations from the review
   3. evidence of progress towards implementing any agreed actions arising from the review
4. By 30 June 2026, PAE must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. evidence that PAE's governing body has reviewed the implementation of any actions arising from the comprehensive review, and the effectiveness of these actions in addressing any identified issues
   2. evidence that PAE's governing body has used the review of the effectiveness of their actions to embed continuous improvements into their routine corporate and academic governance processes

The condition will cease to be in effect upon completion of all the above actions.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Academic governance (Standard 6.2.1f, Standard 6.3.2c, e and g): TEQSA is not satisfied that PAE's Academic Board is effectively overseeing academic responsibilities necessary to ensure quality teaching and learning.
2. Course approval, monitoring, review and improvement (5.1.3, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.4, 5.3.7): PAE has not demonstrated that reviews of its courses involve adequate oversight by the institutional academic governance processes. The lack of evidence of regular benchmarking, external referencing and using student feedback for improvements and risk mitigation indicates deficiencies in PAE's course review processes.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 32 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd

On 11 December 2024, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for 7 years until 11 December 2031
• renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following courses offered by Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd, for 7 years until 11 December 2031:
  
  1. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Acting)
  2. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Song and Dance)
  3. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Screen Production)

• revoked, under section 32 of TEQSA Act, Conditions 1,3, 5 and 6 imposed on the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following condition on the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd (PAE)

Condition 1. Academic governance and quality assurance

1. By 31 March 2025, PAE must engage a suitably qualified independent and external reviewer to undertake a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of PAE's academic governance.

2. The reviewer/s and the scope of review must be approved by TEQSA, and the review, in addressing the above, must consider, but is not limited to, the concerns outlined in the assessment report relating to the effectiveness of PAE's:
   
   1. mechanisms for competent academic governance and their implementation according to PAE's institutional academic governance policy framework
   2. academic oversight for designing and approving courses
   3. actions for improving performance against institutional benchmarks for academic quality and outcomes
   4. evaluation of institutional monitoring, review and improvement of academic activities
   5. policies and procedures relating to course approval, monitoring, review and improvement
3. By 31 December 2025, PAE must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. a copy of the completed review report
   2. evidence that PAE's governing body has considered the review; including any action plans to address or implement recommendations from the review
   3. evidence of progress towards implementing any agreed actions arising from the review
4. By 30 June 2026, PAE must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. evidence that PAE's governing body has reviewed the implementation of any actions arising from the comprehensive review, and the effectiveness of these actions in addressing any identified issues
   2. evidence that PAE's governing body has used the review of the effectiveness of their actions to embed continuous improvements into their routine corporate and academic governance processes

The condition will cease to be in effect upon completion of all the above actions.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Academic governance (Standard 6.2.1f, Standard 6.3.2c, e and g): TEQSA is not satisfied that PAE's Academic Board is effectively overseeing academic responsibilities necessary to ensure quality teaching and learning.
2. Course approval, monitoring, review and improvement (5.1.3, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.4, 5.3.7): PAE has not demonstrated that reviews of its courses involve adequate oversight by the institutional academic governance processes. The lack of evidence of regular benchmarking, external referencing and using student feedback for improvements and risk mitigation indicates deficiencies in PAE's course review processes.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 32 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Withdrawal of registration

Report on application to withdraw registration by The Australasian College of Dermatologists

TEQSA has determined, under section 43 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), to grant the application from The Australasian College of Dermatologists to withdraw its registration as an Institute of Higher Education, with effect from 28 April 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that it is appropriate to allow the registration to be withdrawn.

Renewal of CRICOS registration

Report on renewal of CRICOS registration of Australian College of Christian Studies (formerly Tabor College (NSW) Ltd)

On 17 December 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 10E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the CRICOS registration of Australian College of Christian Studies (formerly Tabor College (NSW) Ltd) (ACCS) for a period of 7 years until
17 December 2031.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that ACCS 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 registration

Report on renewal of registration of Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd

On 11 December 2024, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of seven years until 17 December 2031.
• revoked, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 2 imposed on the registration of Higher Education Leadership institute Pty Ltd (HELI).
• imposed, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), a new condition on the registration of Higher Education Leadership institute Pty Ltd (HELI) as follows:

Condition 1:

1. By 1 February 2025, HELI must engage a suitably qualified independent expert or experts to undertake a review the effectiveness of HELI's oversight and management of risks to its higher education operations. The reviewer/s should have particular regard to the effectiveness of:
   
   1. the governing board's oversight of, and processes for monitoring performance and managing risk; and
   2. HELI's organisational management, delegated decision making and academic administrative processes.
   3. The application of HELI's Risk Management Framework, including the integration of risk appetite and tolerance in HELI's approach.

      The reviewer/s and the scope of review must be approved by TEQSA, and the review, in addressing the above, must consider, but is not limited to, the concerns outlined in the Summary of Concerns relating to the effectiveness of HELI's risk management.

2. By 1 October 2025, HELI must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. A copy of the completed expert review.
   2. Evidence that HELI's governing body has considered the review; including any action plans to address or implement recommendations from the review.
   3. Evidence of progress towards implementing any agreed actions arising from the review.
3. By 1 October 2026, HELI must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. Evidence that HELI's governing body has reviewed the implementation of any actions arising from the comprehensive review, and the effectiveness of these actions in addressing any identified issues.
   2. Evidence that HELI's governing body has used the review of the effectiveness of their actions to embed continuous improvements into their routine corporate and academic governance processes.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that HELI may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Section 6.1 and 6.2 of Part A, in relation to effective governance in the management of risk

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 32 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.