Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Top Education Group Pty Ltd to self-accredit courses of study

On 09 May 2018 TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Top Education Group Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study as follows:

• Broad field of education (BFoE 08) Management and Commerce
• Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) levels 5 to 9.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the application for self-accrediting authority of courses of study in the management and commerce field of education submitted by Top Education Group Pty Ltd meets the Criteria for Authorising 'Self-Accrediting Authority' of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2011.

Registration

Report on registration of SSR Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 26 April 2023, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by SSR Higher Education Pty Ltd (SSR) for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 26 April 2028.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses offered by SSR Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of five years until 26 April 2028:
  • Bachelor of Information
  • Master of Information Technology
  • Master of Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that SSR Higher Education Pty Ltd (SSR) meets the Provider Registration Standards, and the courses meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. TEQSA decided that it was appropriate to register SSR for a period of five years until 26 April 2028, and to accredit SSR's Bachelor of Information Technology, Master of Information Technology and Master of Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation) 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.

Registration

Report on registration of SSR Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 26 April 2023, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by SSR Higher Education Pty Ltd (SSR) for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 26 April 2028.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses offered by SSR Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of five years until 26 April 2028:
  • Bachelor of Information
  • Master of Information Technology
  • Master of Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that SSR Higher Education Pty Ltd (SSR) meets the Provider Registration Standards, and the courses meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. TEQSA decided that it was appropriate to register SSR for a period of five years until 26 April 2028, and to accredit SSR's Bachelor of Information Technology, Master of Information Technology and Master of Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation) 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.

Registration

Report on registration of SSR Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 26 April 2023, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by SSR Higher Education Pty Ltd (SSR) for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 26 April 2028.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses offered by SSR Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of five years until 26 April 2028:
  • Bachelor of Information
  • Master of Information Technology
  • Master of Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that SSR Higher Education Pty Ltd (SSR) meets the Provider Registration Standards, and the courses meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. TEQSA decided that it was appropriate to register SSR for a period of five years until 26 April 2028, and to accredit SSR's Bachelor of Information Technology, Master of Information Technology and Master of Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation) 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.

Registration

Report on registration of SSR Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 26 April 2023, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by SSR Higher Education Pty Ltd (SSR) for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 26 April 2028.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses offered by SSR Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of five years until 26 April 2028:
  • Bachelor of Information
  • Master of Information Technology
  • Master of Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that SSR Higher Education Pty Ltd (SSR) meets the Provider Registration Standards, and the courses meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. TEQSA decided that it was appropriate to register SSR for a period of five years until 26 April 2028, and to accredit SSR's Bachelor of Information Technology, Master of Information Technology and Master of Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation) 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.

Course accreditation

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

On 5 May 2023, TEQSA:

• 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 5 May 2028:
  • Master of Teaching (Secondary).
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, two conditions on the accreditation of the Master of Teaching (Secondary).

Condition 1: Staffing

Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd (SCEI HE) is not to commence delivery of the Master of Teaching (Secondary) 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: Accreditation

Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd (SCEI HE) is not to commence delivery of the SCEIHE's Master of Teaching (Secondary) until such time as TEQSA notifies SCEI HE that TEQSA is satisfied SCEI HE has obtained professional accreditation from the relevant state bodies.

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:

• Standards 3.1.5, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3 and 3.2.4 in relation to the adequacy of staffing and professional accreditation

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.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Tabor College Incorporated

On 09 May 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 Tabor College Incorporated, for a period of seven years until 09 May 2030:

• Diploma in Applied Social Science
• Bachelor of Counselling (formerly Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling))
• Bachelor of Youth Work (formerly Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Youth Work)).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Tabor College Incorporated 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 three higher education courses of study offered by Tabor College Incorporated

On 09 May 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 Tabor College Incorporated, for a period of seven years until 09 May 2030:

• Diploma in Applied Social Science
• Bachelor of Counselling (formerly Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling))
• Bachelor of Youth Work (formerly Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Youth Work)).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Tabor College Incorporated 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 three higher education courses of study offered by Tabor College Incorporated

On 09 May 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 Tabor College Incorporated, for a period of seven years until 09 May 2030:

• Diploma in Applied Social Science
• Bachelor of Counselling (formerly Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling))
• Bachelor of Youth Work (formerly Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Youth Work)).

Main reasons for the decision

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