Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Stanley International College Pty Ltd

On 07 February 2025, 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 course offered by Stanley International College Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 07 February 2032:

• Bachelor of Business

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Stanley International College Pty Ltd for renewal of accreditation continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd

On 07 February 2025, 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 Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 07 February 2032:

• Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
• Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd

On 07 February 2025, 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 Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 07 February 2032:

• Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
• Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies

Main reasons for the decision

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

Renewal of registration and course accreditations

Report on renewal of registration and accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd

On 5 February 2025, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 5 February
• renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 5 February 2032:
  • Bachelor of Counselling
  • Master of Counselling

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and its courses continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration and course accreditations

Report on renewal of registration and accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd

On 5 February 2025, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 5 February
• renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 5 February 2032:
  • Bachelor of Counselling
  • Master of Counselling

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and its courses continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 4 higher education courses of study offered by Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 28 February 2025, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011, the following courses offered by Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 28 February 2032:

• Master of Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of EQUALS International (Aust) Pty Ltd

On 19 February 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of EQUALS International (Aust) Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 19 February 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that EQUALS International (Aust) 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 Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd

On 19 February 2025, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education for 7 years until 19 February 2032.
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following conditions on the registration of Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd (AIBI):

Condition 1: Financial viability and sustainability

By 31 May 2025, AIBI must provide the following documents to TEQSA to demonstrate AIBI's financial standing has been sufficiently monitored by the Board of Directors:

1. AIBI's EFTSL and financial projections for the remainder of the 2025 financial year and subsequent 4 financial years
2. evidence showing:
   
   1. the financial capacity and sufficiency of back up resources of the ultimate beneficial owners to meet the terms of the Letter of Comfort and Support
   2. the Board of Directors of AIBI have assured themselves of the financial capacity of the ultimate beneficial owners to meet the terms of the Letter of Comfort and Support
   3. if the Board of Directors are not assured of the financial capacity of the ultimate beneficial owners, what contingencies it is putting in place to address the risks arising from this issue

Condition 2: Staffing

1. By 30 June 2025, AIBI must engage a suitably qualified independent reviewer to undertake a comprehensive review of the AIBI's oversight and management of staffing as required by Section 3.2 of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.
2. The reviewer and the scope of the review must be approved by TEQSA. The review, in addressing the above, must consider, but is not limited to, the concerns outlined in the assessment report relating to:
   
   1. senior academic leaders, staff to student ratio, casualisation, and whether AIBI's staffing levels are sufficient to support AIBI's expansion and enrolment growth
   2. the effectiveness of AIBI's oversight and management of risks with specific regard to AIBI's staffing practices and the impact on student needs, academic outcomes and the quality of student experience.
3. By 31 December 2025, AIBI must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. a copy of the completed review report
   2. evidence that AIBI'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

The conditions 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 Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd (AIBI) may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Financial viability and sustainability: TEQSA is concerned that realistic performance targets have not been established and AIBI does not have the capacity to apply sufficient financial resources (Standards 6.2.1 b and c).
2. Staffing: TEQSA is not satisfied that AIBI has effectively managed risks related to, and including, the adequacy of its staffing complement for meeting the educational needs of students (Standard 3.2.1).

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.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd

On 05 March 2025, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following course offered by The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 05 March 2032:

• Diploma of Allied Health

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.