Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute for a period of seven years until 9 September 2022:

• Bachelor of Sound Production
• Associate Degree in Sound Production
• Diploma of Sound Production

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Box Hill Institute for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute

A delegate of TEQSA has accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), the following higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute for a period of seven years until 9 September 2022:

• Bachelor of Sound Production
• Associate Degree in Sound Production
• Diploma of Sound Production

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Box Hill Institute for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by the Centre for Pavement Engineering Education Incorporated

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by the Centre for Pavement Engineering Education Incorporated (CPEE) for a period of three years until 13 November 2017:

• Graduate Certificate in Pavement Technology
• Master of Pavement Technology

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed a condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study:

Condition:

CPEE provide evidence to TEQSA as part of its application to renew accreditation of both courses due in 2017 that it has completed a review of the Master of Pavement Technology course of study. This is to be undertaken by a joint course review panel comprised of three external experts and three CPEE academic staff members:

1. The outcomes of the review are to include evidence that the content is drawn from a substantial, coherent and current body of knowledge and scholarship in the field of engineering relevant to pavement technology including recent developments related to leading research at a national and international level.
2. The outcomes of the review are to include evidence that the course has an overall coherence and is designed to provide appropriate engagement by students in intellectual inquiry consistent with the nature and level of the course and units being taught and the expected learning outcomes of study including provision of contemporary research and scholarship resources in the field of pavement technology.
3. The curricula vitae of the panel members and details of appropriate terms of reference for the course review are to be provided to TEQSA prior to the review's commencement.
4. Following the course review CPEE is to provide copies of the Academic Board minutes showing consideration of the recommendations made; actions proposed to address the review's findings; and timeframes agreed upon for implementation.

Background to Decision

CPEE has submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of two courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

As part of the renewal of accreditation process, TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by CPEE against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to CPEE's application for accreditation of the following two courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as CPEE is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards.

• Graduate Certificate in Pavement Technology
• Master of Pavement Technology

The broad issues which relate to the courses include:

a) Coherency and currency of course content

b) Course design and documentation

c) Course monitoring and review

In accordance with subsections 53(2) and 53(3) 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.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by the Centre for Pavement Engineering Education Incorporated

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by the Centre for Pavement Engineering Education Incorporated (CPEE) for a period of three years until 13 November 2017:

• Graduate Certificate in Pavement Technology
• Master of Pavement Technology

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed a condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study:

Condition:

CPEE provide evidence to TEQSA as part of its application to renew accreditation of both courses due in 2017 that it has completed a review of the Master of Pavement Technology course of study. This is to be undertaken by a joint course review panel comprised of three external experts and three CPEE academic staff members:

1. The outcomes of the review are to include evidence that the content is drawn from a substantial, coherent and current body of knowledge and scholarship in the field of engineering relevant to pavement technology including recent developments related to leading research at a national and international level.
2. The outcomes of the review are to include evidence that the course has an overall coherence and is designed to provide appropriate engagement by students in intellectual inquiry consistent with the nature and level of the course and units being taught and the expected learning outcomes of study including provision of contemporary research and scholarship resources in the field of pavement technology.
3. The curricula vitae of the panel members and details of appropriate terms of reference for the course review are to be provided to TEQSA prior to the review's commencement.
4. Following the course review CPEE is to provide copies of the Academic Board minutes showing consideration of the recommendations made; actions proposed to address the review's findings; and timeframes agreed upon for implementation.

Background to Decision

CPEE has submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of two courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

As part of the renewal of accreditation process, TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by CPEE against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to CPEE's application for accreditation of the following two courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as CPEE is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards.

• Graduate Certificate in Pavement Technology
• Master of Pavement Technology

The broad issues which relate to the courses include:

a) Coherency and currency of course content

b) Course design and documentation

c) Course monitoring and review

In accordance with subsections 53(2) and 53(3) 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.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Holmes Institute Pty Ltd as Trustee for Holmes Institute Trust

TEQSA has determined, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education course of study offered by Holmes Institute Pty Ltd as Trustee for Holmes Institute Trust for a period of seven years until 6 November 2021:

• Master of Professional Accounting

Background to Decision

Holmes Institute Pty Ltd as Trustee for Holmes Institute Trust submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of one course of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the higher education course of study submitted by Holmes Institute Pty Ltd as Trustee for Holmes Institute Trust (Holmes) for accreditation complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at Holmes' Sydney and Melbourne sites.

Renewal of course accreditation

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

TEQSA has determined, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Holmesglen Institute for a period of seven years until 28 January 2022:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Built Environment)
• Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics
• Bachelor of Building Surveying

Background to Decision

Holmesglen submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Holmesglen Institute for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of course accreditation

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

TEQSA has determined, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Holmesglen Institute for a period of seven years until 28 January 2022:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Built Environment)
• Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics
• Bachelor of Building Surveying

Background to Decision

Holmesglen submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Holmesglen Institute for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of University of Technology, Sydney

TEQSA has determined, under Section 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, that registration of University of Technology, Sydney as a higher education provider be renewed for a period of seven years to 18 April 2020 in the provider category of 'Australian University'.

Background to Decision

University of Technology, Sydney submitted an application for renewal of registration in the category of 'Australian University' under Section 35 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act). Subsection 36(4) of the TEQSA Act enables TEQSA to renew a provider's registration for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for Decision

As part of the renewal of registration process, TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by University of Technology, Sydney against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites and sites in Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai.

University of Technology, Sydney has demonstrated to TEQSA that it continues to meet the Threshold Standards.

Renewal of registration

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

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under subsection 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, of Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd for a period of four years to 10 November 2020 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd against the Threshold Standards. The scope of the assessment included all its Australian sites.

Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd has demonstrated to TEQSA that it continues to meet the Threshold Standards.

TEQSA considers that the decision to renew Wentworth's registration for a period of four years is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act.

Wentworth has demonstrated to TEQSA that it continues to meet the Threshold Standards. In particular it has:

• demonstrated sound corporate and academic governance arrangements through effective oversight of Wentworth's strategic direction, administration and academic standards
• has and applies financial resources to sustain quality in its higher education operations, and
• strategies to monitor potential risks and to mitigate risks that may eventuate.

There remains a risk that Wentworth may not be able to demonstrate appropriate student performance consistent with PRS 5.6. The shortened registration period will provide an appropriate timeframe for the provider to demonstrate sound student performance across all its accredited courses.