Renewal of course accreditation

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

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 Canberra Institute of Technology for a period of seven years until 28 November 2020:

• Bachelor of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination)
• Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming)

Background to Decision

Canberra Institute of Technology 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

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by Canberra Institute of Technology for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation and Qualification 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 Canberra Institute of Technology

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 Canberra Institute of Technology for a period of seven years until 28 November 2020:

• Bachelor of Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination)
• Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming)

Background to Decision

Canberra Institute of Technology 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

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by Canberra Institute of Technology for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation and Qualification 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 Academy of Information Technology

A delegate of 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 Academy of Information Technology for a period of seven years until 11 March 2023:

• Bachelor Interactive Media
• Associate Degree of Interactive Media

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study. Academy of Information Technology must:

Condition 1:

Within two months of the date of notification of the decision, AIT is required to increase the recommended personal learning aspect in each unit within the Associate Degree and Bachelor of Interactive Media courses to ensure compliance with the relevant AQF specification volume of learning requirements.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition on AIT's courses is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as the AIT is at risk of not complying with PCAS 1.1.

TEQSA considers that the learning requirements for the course have been under-estimated and could mislead students. The subject outlines recommend 4 hours of face-to-face study and 4 hours of personal study each week which amounts to a total of 768 hours over one year. This figure falls short of the AQF volume of learning requirements for full-time study load for a course at AQF levels 5-7. TEQSA requires the provider to amend the personal learning recommendation in the subject outlines to accurately reflect the requirements of a course at AQF levels 5-7.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Academy of Information Technology

A delegate of 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 Academy of Information Technology for a period of seven years until 11 March 2023:

• Bachelor Interactive Media
• Associate Degree of Interactive Media

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study. Academy of Information Technology must:

Condition 1:

Within two months of the date of notification of the decision, AIT is required to increase the recommended personal learning aspect in each unit within the Associate Degree and Bachelor of Interactive Media courses to ensure compliance with the relevant AQF specification volume of learning requirements.

The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition on AIT's courses is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as the AIT is at risk of not complying with PCAS 1.1.

TEQSA considers that the learning requirements for the course have been under-estimated and could mislead students. The subject outlines recommend 4 hours of face-to-face study and 4 hours of personal study each week which amounts to a total of 768 hours over one year. This figure falls short of the AQF volume of learning requirements for full-time study load for a course at AQF levels 5-7. TEQSA requires the provider to amend the personal learning recommendation in the subject outlines to accurately reflect the requirements of a course at AQF levels 5-7.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd

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 Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 21 August 2021:

• Bachelor of Applied Social Science

Background to Decision

Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd 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 Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd for accreditation complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by INSEARCH Limited

TEQSA has determined, under Section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to accredit the following higher education courses of study offered by INSEARCH Limited for a period of seven years until 17 March 2021:

• Diploma of Design and Architecture
• Diploma of Science

Background to Decision

INSEARCH Limited submitted an application for 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 49(6) enables TEQSA to grant accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by INSEARCH Limited for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by INSEARCH Limited

TEQSA has determined, under Section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to accredit the following higher education courses of study offered by INSEARCH Limited for a period of seven years until 17 March 2021:

• Diploma of Design and Architecture
• Diploma of Science

Background to Decision

INSEARCH Limited submitted an application for 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 49(6) enables TEQSA to grant accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by INSEARCH Limited for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by the Institute for Emotionally Focused Therapy Pty Ltd

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 Institute for Emotionally Focused Therapy Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 12 June 2019:

• Graduate Diploma of Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Graduate Certificate in Emotionally Focused Counselling

Background to Decision

The Institute for Emotionally Focused Therapy Pty Ltd 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

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by the Institute for Emotionally Focused Therapy Pty Ltd for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation and Qualification Standards.

While the courses submitted for renewal of accreditation by the Institute for Emotionally Focused Therapy Pty Ltd met all relevant standards, some issues relating to clarity of evidence submitted, quantitative data on student outcomes and effective implementation of policies and procedures were observed. A decision to renew accreditation of the courses for five years, rather than the maximum seven years, was taken in recognition of this.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by the Institute for Emotionally Focused Therapy Pty Ltd

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 Institute for Emotionally Focused Therapy Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 12 June 2019:

• Graduate Diploma of Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Graduate Certificate in Emotionally Focused Counselling

Background to Decision

The Institute for Emotionally Focused Therapy Pty Ltd 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

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by the Institute for Emotionally Focused Therapy Pty Ltd for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation and Qualification Standards.

While the courses submitted for renewal of accreditation by the Institute for Emotionally Focused Therapy Pty Ltd met all relevant standards, some issues relating to clarity of evidence submitted, quantitative data on student outcomes and effective implementation of policies and procedures were observed. A decision to renew accreditation of the courses for five years, rather than the maximum seven years, was taken in recognition of this.