Re-accreditation 10 June 2014

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of eight higher education courses of study offered by Perth Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd

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 Perth Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 10 June 2021:

• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries
• Diploma of Hotel Management
• Diploma of Science (Computing/IT)
• Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies)
• Diploma of Science (Health Studies)
• Advanced Diploma of Business
• Advanced Diploma of Science (Computing/IT)

Background to Decision

Perth Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of eight 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 eight higher education courses of study submitted by Perth Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.