Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies

On 14 May 2015 TEQSA decided, under subsection 56(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to reject applications by Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies for renewal of accreditation of the following higher education courses of study:

• Associate Degree in Cross-Cultural Ministry
• Bachelor of Cross-Cultural Ministry

On 24 June 2015, TEQSA decided, under section 57A of the TEQSA Act, to extend the accreditation period of the courses until 31 December 2015.

Background to Decision

Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of two courses of study under Section 55 of the TEQSA Act. Section 56 of the TEQSA Act enables TEQSA to renew a course of study's accreditation for a period not exceeding seven years if TEQSA is satisfied that the provider continues to meet the Threshold Standards.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA made its decision on 14 May 2015 on the basis that it was not satisfied that the courses continue to meet the Threshold Standards. Specifically, TEQSA was not satisfied that Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies' courses had:

• course design which is appropriate and meets the Qualification Standards in accordance with requirements of the standards of section 1 of the Provider Course Accreditation Standards;
• assessment which is effective and student learning outcomes are achieved in accordance with the requirements of the standards within section 5 of the Provider Course Accreditation Standards;
• course monitoring, review and updating which are appropriately managed in accordance with the requirements of the standards within section 6 of the Provider Course Accreditation Standards.

TEQSA made its decision on 24 June following discussions with Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies and the on the basis that:

• the extension of the accreditation of the courses would be in the interests of affected students; and
• Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies advised that if an extension of the accreditation of the courses was granted it would not apply to TEQSA for renewal of accreditation during the period of the extension or enroll students in the courses.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies

On 14 May 2015 TEQSA decided, under subsection 56(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to reject applications by Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies for renewal of accreditation of the following higher education courses of study:

• Associate Degree in Cross-Cultural Ministry
• Bachelor of Cross-Cultural Ministry

On 24 June 2015, TEQSA decided, under section 57A of the TEQSA Act, to extend the accreditation period of the courses until 31 December 2015.

Background to Decision

Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of two courses of study under Section 55 of the TEQSA Act. Section 56 of the TEQSA Act enables TEQSA to renew a course of study's accreditation for a period not exceeding seven years if TEQSA is satisfied that the provider continues to meet the Threshold Standards.

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA made its decision on 14 May 2015 on the basis that it was not satisfied that the courses continue to meet the Threshold Standards. Specifically, TEQSA was not satisfied that Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies' courses had:

• course design which is appropriate and meets the Qualification Standards in accordance with requirements of the standards of section 1 of the Provider Course Accreditation Standards;
• assessment which is effective and student learning outcomes are achieved in accordance with the requirements of the standards within section 5 of the Provider Course Accreditation Standards;
• course monitoring, review and updating which are appropriately managed in accordance with the requirements of the standards within section 6 of the Provider Course Accreditation Standards.

TEQSA made its decision on 24 June following discussions with Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies and the on the basis that:

• the extension of the accreditation of the courses would be in the interests of affected students; and
• Worldview Centre for Intercultural Studies advised that if an extension of the accreditation of the courses was granted it would not apply to TEQSA for renewal of accreditation during the period of the extension or enroll students in the courses.

Renewal of registration and accreditation

Report on renewal of registration and renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study for Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Ltd.

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under subsection 36(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Ltd (AAPoly) for a period of two years to 26 May 2018 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider.

TEQSA has, under subsection 32(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed four conditions on the registration of AAPoly as a higher education provider.

Condition 1

Within six (6) months of the notice of decision, AAPoly must provide to TEQSA its latest approved Strategic Plan together with evidence of approval by the Board of Directors and communication to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Condition 2

Within six (6) months of the notice of decision, AAPoly must provide to TEQSA an approved Risk Management Policy and Plan that: establishes the policies and procedures for how AAPoly identifies, monitors and treats risks consistent with its Risk Register; and sets out who is responsible for the management of the policy and each of the identified risks, and the frequency of review of identified risks.

Condition 3

By 31 January 2017, AAPoly must provide to TEQSA, minutes of meetings of its Board of Directors for the 2016 calendar year that demonstrate its oversight of AAPoly's higher education operations including the Board of Director's deliberations and any actions taken in relation to: risk management, strategic planning and monitoring progress against the plan, the Academic Board's quarterly progress reports and performance data.

Condition 4

By 31 January 2017, AAPoly must provide to TEQSA, a report endorsed by the Academic Board on the progress of implementation of its Teaching and Learning Plan.

TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, of the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management (BTHM) course of study offered by AAPoly, for a period of two years until 26 May 2018.

TEQSA imposed the following condition on the renewal of accreditation of the BTHM under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act:

Condition 1

By 30 September 2016, AAPoly must provide TEQSA with evidence of its benchmarking agreement(s) to enable AAPoly to compare its performance on student learning outcomes and graduate outcomes with other higher education providers, and by 31 March 2017, AAPoly must provide TEQSA with a report that provides evidence of the activities implemented under those agreements.

Main Reasons for Decision

As part of the renewal of registration process, TEQSA has assessed the registration and course accreditation for the BTHM submitted by AAPoly against the Threshold Standards for Provider Registration and Course Accreditation.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to AAPoly's registration and the accreditation of its course is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as AAPoly is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards.

• The broad issues which relate to the AAPoly's registration and accreditation of its course include:

  a) Provider Registration Standards (PRS) 3.1, 3.4, 3.6 and 3.8, in relation to AAPoly's corporate governance, including risk management and strategic planning

  b) Provider Category Standard (PCS) 1.3, in relation to teaching and learning arrangements at AAPoly

  c) PRS 5.6 and Provider Course Accreditation Standard (PCAS) 5.5, in relation to the benchmarking of academic standards and academic performance.

Renewal of registration and accreditation

Report on renewal of registration and renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study for Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Ltd.

TEQSA has renewed the registration as a higher education provider, under subsection 36(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Ltd (AAPoly) for a period of two years to 26 May 2018 in the provider category of Higher Education Provider.

TEQSA has, under subsection 32(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed four conditions on the registration of AAPoly as a higher education provider.

Condition 1

Within six (6) months of the notice of decision, AAPoly must provide to TEQSA its latest approved Strategic Plan together with evidence of approval by the Board of Directors and communication to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Condition 2

Within six (6) months of the notice of decision, AAPoly must provide to TEQSA an approved Risk Management Policy and Plan that: establishes the policies and procedures for how AAPoly identifies, monitors and treats risks consistent with its Risk Register; and sets out who is responsible for the management of the policy and each of the identified risks, and the frequency of review of identified risks.

Condition 3

By 31 January 2017, AAPoly must provide to TEQSA, minutes of meetings of its Board of Directors for the 2016 calendar year that demonstrate its oversight of AAPoly's higher education operations including the Board of Director's deliberations and any actions taken in relation to: risk management, strategic planning and monitoring progress against the plan, the Academic Board's quarterly progress reports and performance data.

Condition 4

By 31 January 2017, AAPoly must provide to TEQSA, a report endorsed by the Academic Board on the progress of implementation of its Teaching and Learning Plan.

TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, of the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management (BTHM) course of study offered by AAPoly, for a period of two years until 26 May 2018.

TEQSA imposed the following condition on the renewal of accreditation of the BTHM under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act:

Condition 1

By 30 September 2016, AAPoly must provide TEQSA with evidence of its benchmarking agreement(s) to enable AAPoly to compare its performance on student learning outcomes and graduate outcomes with other higher education providers, and by 31 March 2017, AAPoly must provide TEQSA with a report that provides evidence of the activities implemented under those agreements.

Main Reasons for Decision

As part of the renewal of registration process, TEQSA has assessed the registration and course accreditation for the BTHM submitted by AAPoly against the Threshold Standards for Provider Registration and Course Accreditation.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to AAPoly's registration and the accreditation of its course is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as AAPoly is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards.

• The broad issues which relate to the AAPoly's registration and accreditation of its course include:

  a) Provider Registration Standards (PRS) 3.1, 3.4, 3.6 and 3.8, in relation to AAPoly's corporate governance, including risk management and strategic planning

  b) Provider Category Standard (PCS) 1.3, in relation to teaching and learning arrangements at AAPoly

  c) PRS 5.6 and Provider Course Accreditation Standard (PCAS) 5.5, in relation to the benchmarking of academic standards and academic performance.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE)

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 Box Hill Institute (Formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE) for a period of seven years until 29 August 2021:

• Bachelor of Fashion
• Associate Degree in Fashion [formerly Associate Degree in Fashion Technology]

Background to Decision

Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE) submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of five 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 Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE) 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 Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE)

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 Box Hill Institute (Formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE) for a period of seven years until 29 August 2021:

• Bachelor of Fashion
• Associate Degree in Fashion [formerly Associate Degree in Fashion Technology]

Background to Decision

Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE) submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of five 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 Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE) 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 Box Hill Institute

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), of the following higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute for a period of seven years until 9 September 2022:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Applied)
• Associate Degree of Commerce (Applied)

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the two 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 Box Hill Institute

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), of the following higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute for a period of seven years until 9 September 2022:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Applied)
• Associate Degree of Commerce (Applied)

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the two 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 Box Hill Institute

A delegate of TEQSA has renewed the accreditation, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), of the following higher education courses of study offered by Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE) for a period of seven years until 22 April 2023:

• Bachelor of Hospitality Management
• Associate Degree of Hospitality Management

Main reasons for decision

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by Box Hill Institute (formerly Box Hill Institute of TAFE) for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards and arrangements for delivery at all Australian sites.