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.

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.

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.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Perth Bible College Inc

On 10 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 Perth Bible College Inc, for a period of seven years until 10 February 2030:

• Diploma of Counselling.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Perth Bible College Inc 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 INSEARCH Limited

On 08 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 INSEARCH Limited, for a period of seven years until 08 February 2030:

• Diploma of Animation Production.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by INSEARCH Limited 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 Charles Sturt University

On 23 February 2023 TEQSA revoked, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 1 to 4 and 6 imposed on the registration of Charles Sturt University (refer public reports of 3 April 2019 and 10 May 2019).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the conditions have either been met or are no longer necessary.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Marcus Oldham College

On 22 February 2023, 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 Marcus Oldham College, for a period of seven years until 22 February 2030:

• Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness
• Advanced Diploma of Equine Business Management.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Marcus Oldham College 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 Marcus Oldham College

On 22 February 2023, 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 Marcus Oldham College, for a period of seven years until 22 February 2030:

• Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness
• Advanced Diploma of Equine Business Management.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

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

On 20 February 2023, 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 Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 20 February 2030:

• Bachelor of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management)
• Associate Degree of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management)
• Diploma of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management).

Main reasons for the decision

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