Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of eleven higher education courses of study offered by The Australian Institute of Music Limited

On 27 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 Music Limited, for a period of seven years until 27 October 2029:

• Diploma of Music
• Bachelor of Music (Performance)
• Associate Degree of Music (Performance)
• Bachelor of Music (Musicology)
• Associate Degree of Music (Musicology)
• Bachelor of Music (Creative Technology)
• Associate Degree of Music (Creative Technology)
• Bachelor of Music (Composition)
• Associate Degree of Music (Composition)
• Bachelor of Music (Arts Management)
• Associate Degree of Music (Arts 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 Music Limited for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd

On 02 November 2022, 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 Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 02 November 2029:

• Bachelor of Construction Project Management.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 19 October 2022, 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 Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 19 October 2029:
  • Bachelor of Information Technology
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Bachelor of Information Technology.

Condition 1: Learning resources

1. Prior to the commencement of course delivery, Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA evidence of student access to learning resources in the information technology discipline areas, including:
   
   1. Library collections and specialised databases.
   2. Learning management system course and unit information.
   3. Computer laboratory facilities and specialised software.
2. Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd must not commence delivery of the course until it receives notification from TEQSA that TEQSA is satisfied that sufficient teaching and learning resources are available when needed by students.

Main reasons for the decision

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

1. Standard 5.1.3 of Part A, in relation to whether the resources required to deliver the course will be available when needed for course delivery during the initial period of accreditation
2. Standard 3.3.1 of Part A, in relation to student access to the learning resources, including library collections and databases, relevant to the learning outcomes

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.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 19 October 2022, 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 Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 19 October 2029:
  • Bachelor of Social Work
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, two conditions on the accreditation of the Bachelor of Social Work.

Condition 1: Learning resources

1. No later than 4 weeks prior to the commencement of each teaching period during course accreditation, Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA evidence of student access to learning resources in the human welfare discipline areas, including:
   
   1. Library collections and specialised databases.
   2. Learning management system course and unit information.
2. Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd must not commence initial delivery of the course until it receives notification from TEQSA that TEQSA is satisfied that sufficient teaching and learning resources are available when needed by students.

Condition 2: Tuition safeguards for students

1. Prior to enrolling students, Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA at least one course agreement with a registered higher education provider for a replacement course equivalent to the Bachelor of Social Work. The course agreement must include credit arrangements for all completed units of study.
2. Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd must not commence enrolling students until it receives notification from TEQSA that TEQSA is satisfied that there are course and tuition safeguards for Bachelor of Social Work students.

Main reasons for the decision

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

5. Standard 5.1.3 of Part A, in relation to whether the resources required to deliver the course will be available when needed during the initial period of accreditation
6. Standard 3.3.1 of Part A, in relation to student access to the learning resources, including library collections and databases, relevant to the learning outcomes
7. Standard 6.2.1 in relation to adequately resourced tuition safeguards to mitigate disadvantage to students should the provider be unable to deliver the course of study throughout the period of accreditation.

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.

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.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Sydney Institute of Business and Technology 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 Sydney Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Essentials from 22 May 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Marketing from 22 May 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology from 22 May 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 three higher education courses of study offered by Sydney Institute of Business and Technology 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 Sydney Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Business Essentials from 22 May 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Marketing from 22 May 2024 to 30 June 2025
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology from 22 May 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.