Extension of Accreditation 30 November 2020

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by TAFE Queensland

On 30 November 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 courses offered by TAFE Queensland:

• Associate Degree in Civil Engineering from 21 August 2021 to 21 August 2024
• Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics from 21 August 2021 to 21 August 2024

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.