Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Holmesglen Institute

On 01 February 2023, 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 Holmesglen Institute, for a period of seven years until 01 February 2030.

• Bachelor of Business Accounting
• Associate Degree of Business Accounting.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Excelsia College

On 03 February 2023, 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 Excelsia College, for a period of seven years until 03 February 2030:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Organisational Leadership)
• Master of Business (Research).

Main reasons for the decision

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

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Excelsia College

On 03 February 2023, 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 Excelsia College, for a period of seven years until 03 February 2030:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Organisational Leadership)
• Master of Business (Research).

Main reasons for the decision

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

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study in teach out mode offered by Excelsia College

On 03 February 2023, 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 in teach out mode offered by Excelsia College, for a period of two years until 03 February 2025:

• Graduate Certificate in Organisational Leadership.

No new enrolments are permitted in the above course.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it considers it appropriate to permit Excelsia College to teach out the above course over a period of two years.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Excelsia College

On 03 February 2023, 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 Excelsia College, for a period of seven years until 03 February 2030:

• Graduate Certificate in Business Research.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of Diploma in Engineering course offered by Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd

On 07 February 2023, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Diploma in Engineering course offered by Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 07 February 2030:

Main reasons for the decision

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

Revocation of registration conditions

Report on the revocation of conditions imposed on registration of Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 30 January 2023, TEQSA revoked, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 1 to 6 imposed on the registration of Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd (refer public report of 20 December 2018).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the conditions have been met.

Renewal of registration

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

On 30 January 2023, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of seven years until 30 January 2030.

Main reasons for the decision

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

TEQSA found that AIHE has demonstrated:

• It conducts periodic independent reviews of the effectiveness of its corporate and academic governance processes and has made improvements from those reviews.
• Its commitment to improving its culture of scholarship.
• It regularly undertakes benchmarking and external referencing to mitigate future risks to the quality of the education provided.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd

On 2 December 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 Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd, for a period of seven years until 2 December 2029:
  • Master of Counselling
  • Graduate Diploma of Counselling

On 20 December 2022 a delegate of TEQSA:

• varied, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on 2 December 2022 on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd:
  • Master of Counselling

Condition 1 Staffing (as varied)

1. Prior to the commencement of course delivery, the Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd must provide to TEQSA the staffing profile for delivery of the units of study comprising the Master of Counselling, including staff qualifications, experience and scholarship activities in the human welfare studies field of education relevant to teaching the course in all modes of delivery and campus locations.
2. The Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd must not commence delivery of the Master of Counselling until it receives notification from TEQSA that TEQSA is satisfied that the staffing profile for the course has sufficient capacity to meet the educational and academic support needs of students at the level of the expected learning outcomes.
3. By 31 December 2023, the Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd must provide to TEQSA evidence of a report on academic staff scholarship activities relating to teaching in the Master of Counselling with minutes of the relevant governance body meeting which considered the scholarship report.
   
   • Graduate Diploma of Counselling

Condition 1 Staffing - scholarship (as varied)

1. By 31 December 2023, the Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd must provide to TEQSA evidence of a report on academic staff scholarship activities relating to teaching in the Graduate Diploma of Counselling with minutes of the relevant governance body meeting which considered the scholarship report.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the courses submitted by Australian College of Christian Studies Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

• Standard 3.2.3 in relation to academic leadership, staffing and scholarship activities of academic and teaching staff

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.