Re-accreditation 01 August 2013

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

Report on renewal of accreditation of four higher education courses of study in teach out mode offered by JMC Pty. Limited

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 in teach out mode offered by JMC Pty. Limited until the dates specified below:

• Associate Degree of Music (Contemporary Performance) - 30 June 2014
• Associate Degree of Entertainment (Business Management) - 31 October 2013
• Associate Degree of Creative Arts (Film and Television) - 30 June 2014
• Bachelor of Creative Technology (Digital Television Production) - 31 March 2014

Background to Decision

JMC Pty. Limited submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of four courses of study in teach out mode under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. The purpose of this decision is to facilitate the completion of studies by students enrolled in the courses or the transition of students into other equivalent courses offered by the provider or other higher education providers. 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 four higher education courses of study submitted by JMC Pty. Limited for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.