Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Alphacrucis University College Ltd.

On 17 October 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 Alphacrucis University College Ltd:

• Bachelor of Applied Social Science from 30 May 2023 to 30 May 2025.
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Social Science from 30 May 2023 to 30 May 2025.
• Undergraduate Certificate in Community Services from 30 May 2023 to 30 May 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 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 Alphacrucis University College Ltd.

On 17 October 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 Alphacrucis University College Ltd:

• Bachelor of Applied Social Science from 30 May 2023 to 30 May 2025.
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Social Science from 30 May 2023 to 30 May 2025.
• Undergraduate Certificate in Community Services from 30 May 2023 to 30 May 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 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 Alphacrucis University College Ltd.

On 17 October 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 Alphacrucis University College Ltd:

• Bachelor of Applied Social Science from 30 May 2023 to 30 May 2025.
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Social Science from 30 May 2023 to 30 May 2025.
• Undergraduate Certificate in Community Services from 30 May 2023 to 30 May 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 course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Course accreditation

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

On 10 October 2022, the TEQSA Commission:

• accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following course offered by Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd, for a period of five years until 10 October 2027:
  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary).
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, two conditions on the accreditation of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary).

strong>Condition 1: Staffing

Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd (SCEI HE) is not to commence delivery of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) until such time as TEQSA notifies SCEI HE that TEQSA is satisfied SCEI HE has appointed suitably qualified academic staff to teach and provide academic leadership in the course.

For this to be assessed by TEQSA, SCEI HE must provide TEQSA the CVs of all teaching and academic leadership staff appointed for the course, including details of SCEI HE's assessment of professional equivalency for those who do not meet the requirements of Standard 3.2.3, prior to the commencement of delivery.

Condition 2: Delivery with Other Parties

Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd (SCEI HE) is not to commence delivery of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) until such time as TEQSA notifies SCEI HE that TEQSA is satisfied SCEI HE has obtained professional accreditation from the relevant state bodies and has secured professional placements at primary schools.

For these to be assessed by TEQSA, SCEI HE must provide TEQSA with evidence of professional accreditation and agreements that demonstrate professional placements for students have been secured, prior to the commencement of delivery.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the course submitted by Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

3. Standards 3.2.1, 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 in relation to the adequacy of staffing.
4. Standards 5.4.1 and 3.1.5 in relation to the securing of professional accreditation and primary school professional placements.

TEQSA's decision to impose conditions on the accreditation of the course is a reviewable decision under section 183 of the TEQSA Act.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a higher education course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Registration

Report on registration of The Australian Data Institute Pty Ltd

On 10 October 2022, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by The Australian Data Institute Pty Ltd (ADI) for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 5 years until 10 October 2027.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses for delivery by ADI for a period of 5 years until 10 October 2027:
  • Bachelor of Cyber Security
  • Bachelor of Data Science
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the registration of ADI.

Condition 1: Corporate Monitoring and Accountability

For the first 5 years after registration, ADI must report to TEQSA if any of the following events occur, based on board accepted management accounts as at 30 June and 31 December each year:

1. The Current Ratio, defined as Current Assets divided by Current Liabilities (excluding related party transactions), falls below 0.
2. The Net Operating Cash Flow falls below projections listed in the revised sensitised forecast of ADI's finances by a margin of 10 per cent or greater.
3. EBITDA, defined as Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortisation, falls below projections listed in the revised sensitised forecast of ADI's finances by a margin of 10 per cent or greater.
4. Closing cash balance falls below projections listed in the revised sensitised forecast by a margin of 10 per cent or greater.
5. The number of commencing and continuing students (domestic and international), and the equivalent full time student load (EFTSL) falls below projections listed in the revised sensitised forecast by a margin of 10 per cent or greater. For both the number of students enrolled and the EFTSL, ADI must provide the actual figures compared to those projected in the sensitised forecast, as well as the budget period.

The reporting, if any of these events occur, must be within 60 days of 30 June or 31 December respectively, based on the board approved management accounts.

Content of reports

The report provided to TEQSA must:

1. be based on ADI's board approved management accounts (which must be provided to TEQSA)
2. include a business plan, revised financial and student projections
3. include all actions and short timeframes planned for correcting negative elements.

For this condition, the revised sensitised forecast is the forecast contained in the Statement of Reasons report provided with the Notice of Decision.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that ADI meets the Provider Registration Standards and the courses meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. However, TEQSA considered that there remained a risk related to ADI's capacity to meet the Threshold Standards in the future. On this basis, TEQSA decided that it was appropriate to register ADI for a period of 5 years until 10 October 2027, and to accredit ADI's Bachelor of Cyber Security and Bachelor of Data Science courses for the same period.

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.

TEQSA also decided it was appropriate to impose one condition on ADI's registration.

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.

Registration

Report on registration of The Australian Data Institute Pty Ltd

On 10 October 2022, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by The Australian Data Institute Pty Ltd (ADI) for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 5 years until 10 October 2027.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses for delivery by ADI for a period of 5 years until 10 October 2027:
  • Bachelor of Cyber Security
  • Bachelor of Data Science
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the registration of ADI.

Condition 1: Corporate Monitoring and Accountability

For the first 5 years after registration, ADI must report to TEQSA if any of the following events occur, based on board accepted management accounts as at 30 June and 31 December each year:

1. The Current Ratio, defined as Current Assets divided by Current Liabilities (excluding related party transactions), falls below 0.
2. The Net Operating Cash Flow falls below projections listed in the revised sensitised forecast of ADI's finances by a margin of 10 per cent or greater.
3. EBITDA, defined as Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortisation, falls below projections listed in the revised sensitised forecast of ADI's finances by a margin of 10 per cent or greater.
4. Closing cash balance falls below projections listed in the revised sensitised forecast by a margin of 10 per cent or greater.
5. The number of commencing and continuing students (domestic and international), and the equivalent full time student load (EFTSL) falls below projections listed in the revised sensitised forecast by a margin of 10 per cent or greater. For both the number of students enrolled and the EFTSL, ADI must provide the actual figures compared to those projected in the sensitised forecast, as well as the budget period.

The reporting, if any of these events occur, must be within 60 days of 30 June or 31 December respectively, based on the board approved management accounts.

Content of reports

The report provided to TEQSA must:

1. be based on ADI's board approved management accounts (which must be provided to TEQSA)
2. include a business plan, revised financial and student projections
3. include all actions and short timeframes planned for correcting negative elements.

For this condition, the revised sensitised forecast is the forecast contained in the Statement of Reasons report provided with the Notice of Decision.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that ADI meets the Provider Registration Standards and the courses meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. However, TEQSA considered that there remained a risk related to ADI's capacity to meet the Threshold Standards in the future. On this basis, TEQSA decided that it was appropriate to register ADI for a period of 5 years until 10 October 2027, and to accredit ADI's Bachelor of Cyber Security and Bachelor of Data Science courses for the same period.

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.

TEQSA also decided it was appropriate to impose one condition on ADI's registration.

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.

Registration

Report on registration of The Australian Data Institute Pty Ltd

On 10 October 2022, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by The Australian Data Institute Pty Ltd (ADI) for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 5 years until 10 October 2027.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses for delivery by ADI for a period of 5 years until 10 October 2027:
  • Bachelor of Cyber Security
  • Bachelor of Data Science
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the registration of ADI.

Condition 1: Corporate Monitoring and Accountability

For the first 5 years after registration, ADI must report to TEQSA if any of the following events occur, based on board accepted management accounts as at 30 June and 31 December each year:

1. The Current Ratio, defined as Current Assets divided by Current Liabilities (excluding related party transactions), falls below 0.
2. The Net Operating Cash Flow falls below projections listed in the revised sensitised forecast of ADI's finances by a margin of 10 per cent or greater.
3. EBITDA, defined as Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortisation, falls below projections listed in the revised sensitised forecast of ADI's finances by a margin of 10 per cent or greater.
4. Closing cash balance falls below projections listed in the revised sensitised forecast by a margin of 10 per cent or greater.
5. The number of commencing and continuing students (domestic and international), and the equivalent full time student load (EFTSL) falls below projections listed in the revised sensitised forecast by a margin of 10 per cent or greater. For both the number of students enrolled and the EFTSL, ADI must provide the actual figures compared to those projected in the sensitised forecast, as well as the budget period.

The reporting, if any of these events occur, must be within 60 days of 30 June or 31 December respectively, based on the board approved management accounts.

Content of reports

The report provided to TEQSA must:

1. be based on ADI's board approved management accounts (which must be provided to TEQSA)
2. include a business plan, revised financial and student projections
3. include all actions and short timeframes planned for correcting negative elements.

For this condition, the revised sensitised forecast is the forecast contained in the Statement of Reasons report provided with the Notice of Decision.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that ADI meets the Provider Registration Standards and the courses meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. However, TEQSA considered that there remained a risk related to ADI's capacity to meet the Threshold Standards in the future. On this basis, TEQSA decided that it was appropriate to register ADI for a period of 5 years until 10 October 2027, and to accredit ADI's Bachelor of Cyber Security and Bachelor of Data Science courses for the same period.

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.

TEQSA also decided it was appropriate to impose one condition on ADI's registration.

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.

Revocation of registration condition

Report on the revocation of condition imposed on registration of the University of Southern Queensland

On 21 October 2022 TEQSA revoked, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the registration of the University of Southern Queensland (refer public report of 26 April 2018).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the condition has been met.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 20 October 2022, 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 the Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 20 October 2029:

• Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)
• Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (Business Analytics)
• Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
• Master of Project Management
• Graduate Diploma of Project Management
• Graduate Certificate of Project Management

Main reasons for the decision

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