Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C00105:reg:7:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C00105
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7 (pt 3/10)
Character Range: 50118–53306

parties to deliver courses of study or to conduct research training

k.    where public annual reports are required of the provider, the three most recent annual reports

l.      how to lodge a complaint about the higher education provider, and

m.  contact details.

2.         The list of all higher education courses of study within the repository of information includes:

a.    the accreditation status of each course of study

b.    the qualification(s) offered

c.    whether the qualification is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework

d.    confirmation of recognition of each course of study by the relevant professional body(ies) if such recognition is required for registration of graduates to practise

e.    whether each course of study is authorised to be offered to international students studying on an Australian student visa

f.     the duration of each course of study, and

g.    details of the credit and recognition of prior learning policy that applies to each course of study and direction on how to obtain information on any articulation or credit arrangements that may apply to the course.

3.         Information systems and records are maintained, securely and confidentially as necessary to:

a.    maintain accurate and up-to-date records of enrolments, progression, completions and award of qualifications

b.    prevent unauthorised or fraudulent access to private or sensitive information, including information where unauthorised access may compromise academic or research integrity

c.    document and record responses to formal complaints, allegations of misconduct, breaches of academic or research integrity and critical incidents, and

d.    demonstrate compliance with the Higher Education Standards Framework.

           PART B: Criteria for Higher Education Providers
B1 Criteria for Higher Education Provider Categories

All providers of higher education must meet the requirements of Part A and satisfy the requirements set out under the 'Institute of Higher Education' category in order to gain registration by TEQSA.

Higher education providers may seek approval within a particular provider category under subsection 18(1) (applying for registration) or section 38 (change of category) of the TEQSA Act. The four provider categories are:

      * 'Institute of Higher Education'

      * 'University College'

      * 'Australian University'

      * 'Overseas University'.

The provider category of each higher education provider will be detailed on the National Register of Higher Education Providers (administered by TEQSA).

B1.1 'Institute of Higher Education' Category

A higher education provider registered in the category offers an Australian higher education qualification and/or an overseas higher education qualification.

      1. The higher education provider meets the requirements of Part A, has a clearly articulated higher education purpose that includes a commitment to freedom of speech and academic freedom, and offers at least one accredited course of study.

      2. The higher education provider's academic and teaching staff are active in scholarship that informs their teaching, and active in