Re-accreditation 27 March 2014

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Gestalt Therapy Brisbane Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Gestalt Therapy Unit 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 courses of study offered by Gestalt Therapy Brisbane Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 27 March 2021:

• Master of Gestalt Therapy
• Graduate Certificate in Gestalt Therapy

Background to Decision

Gestalt Therapy Brisbane Pty Ltd submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of two courses of study under Part 4 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 ('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 Gestalt Therapy Brisbane Pty Ltd for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.