Self Accrediting Authority 30 March 2017

Provider: ACAP University College Pty Ltd (formerly Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd)

Course: Bachelor of Counselling (formerly Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling))


Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 30 March 2017, TEQSA authorized, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd to self-accredit courses of study, at AQF levels 5; 9, in the following fields of education:

  • 0903 Studies in Human Society
  • 0905 Human Welfare Studies and Services
  • 0907 Behavioural Science
  • 0911 Justice and Law Enforcement
  • 0999 Other Society and Culture

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

  • Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
  • Master of Social Work
  • Bachelor of Counselling (Coaching) (formerly Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Coaching))
  • Bachelor of Counselling (formerly Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling))
  • Associate Degree of Applied Social Science

Main reasons for the decision

Navitas Professional Institute Pty Limited demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 5 - 9 in the fields of education identified above.

The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.