Extension of Accreditation 14 May 2020

Extension of accreditation period

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

On 14 May 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following course offered by Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd:

• Bachelor of Health and Community Services from 30 November 2020 to 30 November 2022

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.