Application Form –
APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION OF A HIGHER EDUCATION
COURSE OF STUDY (AQF QUALIFICATION)
FOR CONCURRENT SUBMISSION WITH AN APPLICATION FOR
INITIAL REGISTRATION AS A HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDER
Document history
Version 1.0
Effective from 29 January 2012
Version 2.0
Updated December 2012
Version 2.1
Updated July 2013
Version 2.2
Updated December 2013
Version 2.3
Updated October 2014
Version 2.4
Updated April 2015
There are eleven sections to the application form for Accreditation of a Higher Education
Course of Study (AQF Qualification). They are:
Section 1
Applicant Details
Section 2
Course Overview
Section 3
Admission, Articulation and Pathways
Section 4
Course Development, Approval and Coordination
Section 5
Course Delivery Methods and Structure
Section 6
Teaching and Learning Arrangements
Section 7
Teaching and Learning Resources
Section 8
Course Review, Improvement and Discontinuance.
Section 9
Certification Documentation and Statements of Attainment
Section 10
Delivery in a Language other than English
Section 11
Offshore Delivery
Notes:
1. In response to feedback about the difficulties in copying, pasting and editing responses within
TEQSA’s other application forms available in PDF format, the Application Form – Application
for Accreditation of a Higher Education Course of Study (AQF Qualification) is being made
available in an unlocked Word version so that full editing is possible. When completing this
Application Form, applicants should not make any amendments to any of the text in
the Application Form.
2. At the time of submitting the application via the TEQSA provider portal, an invoice for the
preliminary assessment fee/s will be available online.
3. TEQSA will not process any applications with incomplete payment form and/or where
payment has not been made.
This form must be read in conjunction with the
Application Guide – Application for Accreditation of a
Higher Education Course of Study (AQF
Qualification).
This form will be reviewed by TEQSA from time to
time.
PLEASE NOTE: Providers are not required to
submit documents in hard copy.
SECTION 1 – APPLICANT DETAILS
1.1
Legal entity applying for accreditation of a course of study
What is the name of the legal entity applying for accreditation of the course of study?
1.2
TEQSA Provider Identification Number
Is the applicant currently registered by TEQSA as a Higher Education Provider?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, provide the applicant’s Provider identification number below.
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1.3
Registered business (trading) name or names
List the registered business name or names under which the applicant intends to deliver the
course of study for which accreditation is sought.
1.4
Registered Training Organisation
Is the applicant currently registered as a Registered Training Organisation?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, which registration body is the applicant registered with?
If NO, has the applicant applied, or is it intending to apply, for registration as a Registered
Training Organisation?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, with which registration body has the applicant applied for registration, or with which
registration body is the applicant intending to apply for registration?
1.5
Contact officer
Contact officer for this application
Title
Surname
Given name(s)
Position
Address
Phone
Mobile
Email
If contact person is not an employee of the applicant, enter
name of employer organisation
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SECTION 2 – COURSE OVERVIEW
2.1
Course title
2.1.1 Provide the full title of the course of study to be accredited.
2.1.2 Provide the abbreviated title of the course of study to be accredited.
2.2
Proposed AQF level
Specify the AQF level that is being proposed for the course of study submitted for accreditation.
2.3
Course rationale
Describe the rationale (or purpose) of the course of study, including expected graduate
employment opportunities.
2.4
Nested courses
Refer to the Application Guide for examples of nested courses.
Is any course of study at AQF level 5 or above and within the same detailed field of education
nested within the course of study for which accreditation is sought?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, complete the table below.
Full course title
Abbreviated course title
Proposed AQF
level
(Applicants should note that each nested course of study will be treated as a separate award
for the purpose of accreditation by TEQSA.)
2.5
Field of Education
Provide the Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED) six digit code (referred to
as the detailed field). Details of how to access this is included in the Application Guide.
ASCED
Code
2.6
CRICOS registration for overseas students
Does the applicant intend to enrol overseas students in the course of study for which
accreditation is sought?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, then additional information must be submitted. Contact TEQSA to discuss requirements
with your Case Manager, by email to [email protected] or call 1300 739 585.
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2.7
Proposed delivery sites and any third party/agent/partner arrangements
For the course of study for which accreditation is sought, and for any nested courses of study,
detail all planned locations of delivery and any partner, agent or third party arrangements to
manage or deliver any of the teaching and learning and/or associated higher education
services for the course of study on the applicant’s behalf.
Delivery site 1: (name)
Course of study: (name)
Street address
Postal address
(if different from street
address)
Phone (incl.
area code)
Fax (incl.
area code)
Website
address
Will there be third party, agent or partner relationship involvement?
☐ Yes
☐ No
If YES, provide the name of each third party, agent or partner.
If YES, describe the higher education services to be delivered by each third party, agent or partner.
What subjects in the course of study will be delivered from this site?
Summary of proposed third party, agent or partner involvement in:
Single subject name or
names
 teaching and learning (including percentage of course content to be
delivered)
 other higher education services
(If applicable)
Delivery site 2: (name)
Course of study: (name)
Street address
Postal address
(if different from street
address)
Phone (incl.
area code)
Fax (incl.
area code)
Website
address
Will there be third party, agent or partner relationship involvement?
☐ Yes
☐ No
If YES, provide the name of each third party, agent or partner.
If YES, describe the higher education services to be delivered by each third party, agent or partner.
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What subjects in the course of study will be delivered from this site?
Summary of proposed third party, agent or partner involvement in:
Single subject name or
names
 teaching and learning (including percentage of course content to be
delivered)
 other higher education services
(If applicable)
Copy and complete additional tables as necessary for additional sites, and/or to accommodate
any nested course of study included in this application.
Describe the quality assurance arrangements that will be used to ensure that the student
learning outcomes from any course of study offered through arrangements with third parties,
agents, and/or partners are equivalent to the student learning outcomes achieved when the
course of study is offered directly by the applicant.
Attach a copy of any contract or agreement with third parties, agents and/or partners that
will be involved in the delivery of any aspect of the applicant’s higher education services
associated with the course of study for which accreditation is being sought.
Attach documentation that lists the responsibilities of every party involved in offering the
course of study for which accreditation is sought, and describes how performance of these
responsibilities will be monitored and assured.
2.8
Offshore delivery
Will the course of study be delivered at a location outside Australia?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, Section 11 – Offshore Delivery must be completed.
2.9
Electronic (online) delivery
Is it intended that any part of the course of study for which accreditation is sought will be
delivered through e-learning (online)?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, what proportion of the course of study will be delivered through e-learning?
%
2.10 Delivery in a language other than English
Is it intended that the course of study for which accreditation is sought will be delivered in a
language other than English?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, Section 10 – Delivery in a language other than English must be completed.
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If YES, applicants are also required to list each language below:
2.11 Proposed commencement date
Subject to accreditation by TEQSA, when does the applicant plan to commence delivery of the
course(s) of study?
DD
MM
YYYY
2.12 Professional registration/accreditation
For the course of study for which accreditation is sought, is it necessary that the course of
study be professionally accredited/registered in order for graduates to gain work in the
profession in Australia?
☐ Yes ☐ No
For the course of study for which TEQSA accreditation is sought, does the applicant intend to
have the course accredited/registered with a professional body/association (either within
Australia or elsewhere)?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If the answer to either question is YES, in the table below the applicant is required to:
 provide details of each professional body/association from which accreditation/registration
will be sought
 specify the date that the applicant intends to apply for accreditation/registration to each
professional body/association.
Intended date of
application
Name of professional body/association
dd/mm/yyyy
dd/mm/yyyy
dd/mm/yyyy
2.13 Course duration and student workload
Complete all sections of the following table for the course of study for which accreditation is
sought.
Where applicable, applicants must complete a separate table for each nested course of study.
Title of course of study (for example, Bachelor of
Arts)
AQF Equivalent
(tuition + breaks)
(years & weeks)
Normal Duration
(tuition + breaks)
(years & weeks)
Minimum period of
candidature
(tuition + breaks)
(years & weeks)
Maximum period of
candidature (if
applicable)
(tuition + breaks)
(years & weeks)
F/T
for example
3/156
F/T
for example
3/156
F/T
for example
2.5/130
F/T
for example
10/520
P/T
for example
6/312
P/T
for example
6/312
P/T
for example
5/260
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for example
10/520
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If the period of candidature is compressed into an abbreviated timeframe indicate below how
the learning outcomes will be achieved in the abbreviated timeframe.
An example of an abbreviated timeframe is where a three year Bachelor Degree may be
completed in 2.5 years.
Academic study pattern
Number of teaching sessions in an academic year
(for example, 2 semesters/3 trimesters)
Course delivery/teaching weeks per session
(for example, each trimester is 12 teaching weeks)
Note that only teaching weeks should be included – do not include examination
weeks or vacations
If the course is delivered in intensive mode, provide details
(for example, 2 blocks of 3 x 6 hour days – 36 hours/trimester)
Provide details of any optional fast-track modes
(for example, summer semester – 6 weeks, 10 hours of contact per week per
subject)
Assessment/examination weeks per calendar year
(that is, over a twelve month period)
Vacation weeks per year
Indicate when vacation weeks are scheduled
(for example, end of each semester)
Number of subjects undertaken per year in typical full time study mode
Number of subjects undertaken per year in typical part time study mode
Weekly study pattern
Timetabled student contact hours per week
Expected personal/private study hours per week
Total hours expected per week
If applicable, provide information about any proposed practicum/work placement
Total duration of practicum/work placement for the duration of the course of
study
Specify when practicum/work placement is undertaken during the course of
study
(for example, 10 day work placement conducted two days per week in the last five
weeks of trimester 3, or 100 hours during year 2)
Total course workload hours
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Total timetabled course delivery hours for the course of study
Total personal/private study hours for the course of study
Total practicum/work placement hours for the course of study
Other (please specify)
Total hours for the course
2.14 Learning outcomes
2.14.1 Map the learning outcomes expected for the course of study against the AQF specification at
the applicable level (available from www.aqf.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/AQF-2ndEdition-January-2013.pdf).
A worked example is included in the Application Guide.
Course name:
Delivery site(s):
Delivery
mode(s):
AQF
specification
Level xx (insert as
applicable)
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Skills
Application of
knowledge and
skills
Include a separate table for each nested course of study, as applicable.
2.14.2 If there are different delivery sites and/or modes of delivery, provide evidence that the learning
outcomes for each site and/or mode of study are equivalent. If there are differences across
learning outcomes, note these and provide a rationale for the differences.
2.14.3 Note any national or international statements of learning outcomes or standards that have been
drawn on to frame the learning outcomes listed in the table at Section 2.14.1.
2.15 Course information to students
Describe the main processes to be used to ensure that prospective and current students are
provided with accurate, up to date, adequate, and openly accessible information on all matters
relating to the course of study (and any nested course of study), including admission criteria for
the course of study.
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Attach evidence to demonstrate that sufficient and accurate information will be openly
accessible to prospective and current students about all matters relating to the course of study
(and any nested course of study).
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SECTION 3 – ADMISSION, ARTICULATION AND PATHWAYS
3.1
Admission criteria
3.1.1 Provide details of the admission (entrance) requirements for the course(s) of study for which
accreditation is sought. Any variations in admission requirements for different student cohorts
and/or delivery sites must be specified. Refer to the Application Guide for further clarification of
the details that must be included.
Course of
study:
Delivery site:
Student cohort
English language
equivalence
requirements
Educational and other
qualifications, skills,
prerequisite occupation(s)
Special or alternative
admission arrangements
(for example, bridging
courses)
Copy and complete additional tables as necessary.
3.1.2 Detail the external benchmarks used in setting admission (entrance) criteria, and show how
these benchmarks have been taken into account in setting admission criteria.
3.2
Articulation and credit transfer arrangements for the course of study
3.2.1 Articulation and credit for courses delivered by the applicant.
Detail the courses (or proposed courses) delivered by the applicant that have articulation,
and/or credit transfer related to the course(s) of study for which accreditation is sought.
Course of study to which articulation and/or credit arrangements apply:
Internal course of study
Amount of credit
Articulation and/or credit transfer
3.2.2 Provide details about the articulation, credit transfer and/or recognition of prior learning (RPL)
arrangements for any courses of study conducted by other providers, related to the course(s) of
study for which accreditation is sought.
Note that applicants who are applying concurrently for registration as a Higher Education
Provider are not required to complete the following table.
Course of Study to which credit transfer and/or RPL arrangements apply:
Course and/or subject
title
Name of Provider
Amount of Credit to
be granted
Articulation, Credit
Transfer and/or RPL
Arrangements
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Attach, for those arrangements already confirmed, a chart/map outlining the comparability
of articulated subjects. The chart/map must demonstrate that there is consistency with the AQF
level of the course of study for which accreditation is sought.
Attach policies, procedures (or similar) that outline the applicant’s approach to external
articulation, recognition of prior learning and credit arrangements. Attachments must include an
outline of, or weblink to, the applicant’s publicly available register of its formalised agreements
and common credit transfer and/or articulation arrangements, as required by Qualification
Standard 3.6.
Attach any agreements, memoranda of understanding (or similar) that provide details of
credit arrangements negotiated with other providers.
Attach examples of information that is (or will be) available to prospective and current
students regarding pathways, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
3.3
Articulation from the course of study
Provide details about:
 the exit pathways that will be available to students who have completed the course of study
 any full or partial recognition of the qualification, and/or learning outcomes achieved, for
students completing relevant aspects of the course of study.
3.4
Admission process and decision-making
3.4.1 Summarise the applicant’s admission processes that will be used for the course(s) of study.
3.4.2 Describe the processes to be used to verify an applicant’s academic credentials and the status
of the awarding institution.
Attach any policies, procedures (or similar) that provide details about the processes to be
used to verify the academic credentials of any student applying for admission to the course(s) of
study, and the status of awarding institutions.
3.4.3 Based on the applicant’s delegation schedule (or similar), list the positions and persons
responsible for making admission decisions, including position title, employment arrangements,
background and area/s of responsibility. If this information differs across delivery sites, include
a table for each delivery site.
Delivery site 1: (name)
Name
Position title
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Areas of responsibility
Academic Qualification(s)
Summary of professional
background and expertise
Employment arrangements
Delivery site 2: (name)
Name
Position title
Areas of responsibility
Academic Qualification(s)
Summary of professional
background and expertise
Employment arrangements
Attach admission policies, procedures (or similar).
Attach the delegations schedule (or similar) for admission decisions.
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SECTION 4 – COURSE DEVELOPMENT, APPROVAL AND
COORDINATION
4.1
Intellectual property
Does the applicant have intellectual property ownership of the content of the course(s) of study
for which accreditation is sought?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If NO, indicate who has intellectual property ownership and provide details of the agreement
under which the applicant is using the intellectual property.
Attach, if applicable, a copy of any agreement with an owner of the intellectual property in
the content of the course(s) of study.
4.2
Projected student numbers and market demand
4.2.1 Detail the projected equivalent full-time student enrolments for the course(s) of study for which
accreditation is sought.
Course of
study:
Category
(as applicable)
Year 1 Target
EFTSL
Headcount
Year 2 Target
EFTSL
Headcount
Year 3 Target
EFTSL
Headcount
Year 4 Target
EFTSL
Headcount
Year 5 Target
EFTSL
Commencing
HECS students
Australian Fee
Paying
International
Onshore
International
Offshore
Returning
HECS students
Australian Fee
Paying
International
Onshore
International
Offshore
Research
Higher Degree
Students
TOTAL
Copy and complete this table for any nested course of study.
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Headcount
4.2.2 Provide evidence of the market research that has been used to project the student demand.
Include a summary of graduate employment prospects and list the main competitors offering
similar course(s) of study in the same market.
4.3
Financial arrangements
Detail the financial arrangements in place to resource the course of study and ensure its
sustainability, taking into account the projected student enrolments, mode(s) of delivery; and
delivery site(s).
Include course costing assumptions and the calculated course costings used to determine the
financial resources to be available.
Attach a business plan (or similar) that includes financial projections for each course of
study, for each delivery site, and proposed sources of funding.
Attach the proposed budget for each course of study.
4.4
Course development and approval processes
4.4.1 Internal course development process
Describe the process used to develop the course of study for which accreditation is sought, including
evidence of:
 how the course content has drawn from a substantial, coherent and current body of
knowledge and scholarship
 where the course of study is in an emerging or highly specialised field of knowledge, or is
strongly multidisciplinary, that course content draws appropriately on one or more
established bodies of knowledge
 how key graduate attributes have been developed.
Attach minutes of meetings of advisory committees, course development committees (or
similar) that developed the course(s) of study.
4.4.2 Internal course approval process
Describe the applicant’s process used to approve the course(s) of study for which accreditation
is sought, including the steps involved at each stage of the approval process, and the internal
responsibilities and accountability at each step.
Attach copies of policies, procedures, flowcharts, a teaching plan (or similar) that outline
the applicant’s course development and approval process.
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4.5
External input and consultation
4.5.1 List any external expertise used in developing the course(s) of study for which accreditation is
sought.
Course of study: (title)
Individual or organisation
consulted
Nature and outcome of consultation
Copy and complete the table for any nested courses of study.
If the course of study has been registered or accredited by a professional, industry or
registration body or association, or if the applicant intends to apply for such registration or
accreditation, details should also be included through a cross-reference to information provided
at section 2.12.
Attach evidence of external involvement in the development of the course(s) of study.
4.5.2 List any external standards and requirements used to inform development of the course(s) of
study for which accreditation is sought.
4.6
Course management and coordination
Describe how effective course management and coordination will be assured, including details
of roles and responsibilities that include ensuring consistent and appropriate assessment.
If the course of study will be offered from more than location, describe management and
coordination arrangements for each delivery site and across delivery sites.
If the course of study will be delivered through a third party, agent and/or partner arrangement,
describe any management and coordination arrangements provided by the third party, agent
and/or partner.
4.7
Integrity of assessment
Describe the processes that will ensure the integrity of assessment, across all aspects of the
course(s) of study for which accreditation is sought.
Attach copies of policies, procedures (or similar) to support ensuring integrity of
assessment across all aspects of the course(s) of study.
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SECTION 5 – COURSE DELIVERY METHODS AND STRUCTURE
5.1
Delivery methods and attendance options
5.1.1 How will the course of study be delivered? (mark all applicable boxes)
☐ Face to face on site
☐ E-learning (online)
☐ Intensive (provide details)
☐ Block release (provide details)
☐ Work-integrated learning activity
☐ Mixed/blended
☐ Distance/independent learning (untimetabled)
☐ Full-time
☐ Part-time
☐ External
☐ Fast track (provide details)
☐ Other (please specify)
Note any variations in delivery methods and attendance options for any nested course(s) of
study.
5.1.2 Provide a rationale for how the use of the delivery methods identified in Section 5.1.1 will
support achievement of the learning outcomes for the course(s) of study.
5.2
Structure of the course of study
Detail the overall course structure using the table below. Reference should be made to the
completed example of the table provided in section 5.2 of the Application Guide
Title of the
course of study:
Structure of the
course of study:
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Content of the course of study
Credit
points
Core subjects
Elective subjects
Specialisations
Rules of
progression
Other protocols
of the course
Pre-requisites for
specific subjects
5.3
Subject outlines
A template for subject outlines is provided at Attachment 1 of this Application Form.
Attach a completed subject outline for each subject that forms part of the course of study.
Subject outlines must also be provided, where applicable, for each subject within the nested
higher education course of study and, where any differences exist, for each delivery site.
The template at Attachment 1 of the Application Form is TEQSA’s preferred format for subject
outlines. TEQSA recommends that this format is used. If applicants submit subject outlines in
an alternative format, they must ensure that all information required by the template at
Attachment 1 is provided in the alternative format.
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SECTION 6 – TEACHING AND LEARNING ARRANGEMENTS
6.1
Academic staff profile
6.1.1 Provide an academic staff profile in the table below for all staff involved in teaching and/or research activities associated with the course of
study, at each delivery site.
If there are nested courses of study, separate tables must be completed for each course.
Course name:
Delivery site:
Name
Position title and
main
responsibilities
Subjects
taught and any
research
activities
Title(s) of relevant
academic
qualification(s)
Course leadership
responsibilities (if
any)
Employment
arrangements
Number of
teaching
hours per
week
Confirmation that
an abbreviated CV
is attached
☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Yes
☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Yes
☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Yes
☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Yes
☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Yes
☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Yes
Copy and complete additional tables for any nested courses of study, or additional delivery sites.
Attach abbreviated CVs for each academic staff member listed in the table at section 6.1.1, using the template at Attachment 2.
6.1.2 For planned academic positions that have not yet been filled, and that will be involved in delivery of the course(s) of study, provide information
requested in the table below.
Course name:
Delivery site:
Planned Academic Position (title
and responsibilities)
Subject(s) to be taught
Proposed
Commencement Date
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Employment Arrangements
Attach, if available, position descriptions (or similar) for each of the academic staff positions yet to be filled.
6.1.3 Describe how staff teaching or tutoring in the course of study will be supported to develop and maintain skills and knowledge in order to:
 have a sound understanding of current scholarship and/or professional practice in the discipline that they teach
 understand pedagogical and/or adult learning principles relevant to the student cohort they teach
 engage students in intellectual inquiry appropriate to the level of the course of study and unit/s they teach.
6.2
Support staff profile
6.2.1 Provide details of staff who will provide support services for teaching activities and any research activities associated with the course(s) of
study for which accreditation is sought, for each delivery site. Examples of support staff positions are included in the Application Guide.
Course Title:
Delivery site:
Name
Role and
responsibilities
Relevant experience
and qualifications
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Length of service
Time allocation per
week to support the
course of study
6.2.2 For planned support staff positions that have not yet been filled, provide information requested in the table below, for each delivery site.
Course title:
Delivery site:
Position title
Main responsibilities
Required qualifications and
experience
Proposed commencement
date
Attach, if available, position descriptions (or similar) for each of the support staff positions yet to be filled.
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Employment arrangements
6.3
Work-integrated learning
6.3.1 Describe the nature of any work-integrated learning (including service learning) in the course(s)
of study for which accreditation is sought. Also describe the processes that will be used to
assure the academic quality of the work-integrated learning, including information listed at
section 6.3.1 of the Application Guide.
6.3.2 Describe ho w work-integrated learning placements will be identified, and describe contingency
plans for work-integrated learning activities.
Attach any contracts or agreements with external organisations or agencies who are
involved in the provision of work-integrated learning.
Attach evidence of the quality assurance arrangements for work-integrated learning,
including assuring the quality of student supervision.
6.4
Electronic learning
6.4.1 Will any component of the course(s) of study be delivered through e-learning (online)?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, describe the e-learning resources, strategies, and features, including how the approach
supports planned learning outcomes, and needs of students across a range of different
activities and technologies.
6.4.2 How will staff be supported to design and develop e-learning resources for the course(s) of
study?
6.4.3 How will students be supported to ensure that they can readily access e-learning resources for
the course(s) of study?
6.5
Assessment and moderation
6.5.1 The table below must be completed for every subject in the course(s) of study for which
accreditation is sought.
A worked example of the table is provided in the Application Guide.
Do not complete the table below if the course of study is for a higher degree by research
award.
Delivery site:
Subject
Session
(for example
semester 1, year
1)
Assessment tasks
Weighting
(% of total
marks for
subject)
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1
2
3
4 etc.
1
2
1
1
1
Attach assessment policies, procedures (or similar) that outline the approach to student
assessment (including for those students who have special needs), and include moderation of
assessment processes for the course(s) of study.
6.5.2 Describe how, and when, students will be informed of assessment requirements.
If there is more than one delivery site for the course(s) of study, note arrangements for each
delivery site.
6.5.3 Describe the processes available to students to appeal against assessment decisions in the
course(s) of study.
If this information is provided in response to other sections of this Application Form, refer to the
relevant sections and/or attachments.
Attach academic appeals policy, procedure (or similar) that outlines the process by which
students may appeal assessment decisions.
6.5.4 Explain how adequate and timely feedback on assessments will be provided to students in the
course of study.
If this information is provided in response to other sections of this Application Form, refer to the
relevant sections and/or attachments.
6.6
English language proficiency
Describe how:
 students who require English Language support will be promptly identified, and
 appropriate development of students’ English language proficiency will be ensured in the
course of study, and
 students will be made aware of these processes and the English proficiency requirements for
the course(s) of study.
Attach relevant policies, procedures (or similar) which detail how a student’s learning needs
are assessed to determine what level of English language support is required to develop an
appropriate level of English language proficiency, and what support is then available.
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6.7
Student learning support services and academic advice
6.7.1 Describe how the varying learning needs of students in the course of study will be
accommodated through the provision of relevant academic assistance, including learning
support services. Include evidence about:
 processes to identify and assess individual student needs for student learning support
services, including processes that will be used to monitor, record and assess student
progress in each subject
 the availability of ongoing learning support services (aside from English language support,
which is covered by Section 6.6)
 the availability of academic staff for student consultations, including consultation places and
times
 transition support for students entering Higher Education from a range of backgrounds and
pathways
 orientation courses.
Attach evidence to demonstrate how the varying learning needs of all students in the
course(s) of study will be accommodated through the provision of relevant academic assistance,
including learning support services.
6.7.2 For students not studying at the main delivery site and for those studying by distance learning,
online learning or externally, describe the processes to ensure that these students will:
 have access to one or more contact people who can respond to their queries and provide
academic advice in a timely manner
 have access to other academic assistance, including the learning support services described
in Section 6.7.1 above.
6.8
Students at academic risk
6.8.1 Provide details about:
 processes in place to ensure that students in the course(s) of study who may be at risk of
unsatisfactory academic progress are identified
 how an intervention strategy will be activated for those students identified as ‘at risk’
 support available to students identified ‘at risk’
 how students identified ‘at risk’ will be contacted and counselled.
6.8.2 Describe how, and when, students in the course(s) of study will be made aware of the
availability of the processes and services outlined in section 6.8.1.
Attach students at risk policy, procedure (or similar) that describes processes for
diagnosing and early detection of students who may need extra academic support.
Attach examples of information that will be provided to at risk students about the support
available to them.
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6.9
Curriculum materials
Attach weekly lecture and tutorial plans (or equivalent) for each subject that will be offered
in the first teaching period of the course(s) of study.
For applicants who are already delivering an accredited higher education course of
study:
Attach a sample of curriculum materials to evidence what is typically used in a subject. If
the course(s) of study will be delivered in any language other than English, include materials in
English and any other language of delivery.
For applicants who do not currently deliver an accredited higher education course of
study:
Attach all curriculum materials proposed to be used in at least one core subject that will be
offered in the first teaching period. If the course(s) of study will be delivered in any language
other than English, include materials in English and any other language of delivery.
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SECTION 6A – THIS SECTION IS ONLY APPLICABLE IF THE
COURSE OF STUDY HAS A MAJOR RESEARCH COMPONENT
6.10 Research management and supervision arrangements
6.10.1 Complete the table below, with a separate entry for each academic staff member who will be a
primary supervisor in the course of study for which accreditation is sought. Insert crossreferences to information provided at section 6.1.1 where applicable.
Name
Position title and
responsibilities (research
discipline area, subjects
supervised)
Employment
Arrangements
Percentage of
full-time
teaching load
allocated per
EFTSL
student
supervised
Confirm that
an
abbreviated
CV is
attached
☐ Yes
☐ Yes
☐ Yes
☐ Yes
☐ Yes
☐ Yes
Attach an abbreviated Curriculum Vitae for each academic staff member listed in the table
above, using the CV template provided at Attachment 2.
6.10.2 Research culture
Provide details of how students will be supported to form a scholarly intellectual community for
their discipline and to participate in the life of this community.
6.10.3 Describe how benchmarks have been used to guide the approach to supervision, services,
resources and support for research students and associated policies/procedures.
Attach policies, procedures or similar covering research and research management
processes, including ethics approval processes applicable to the course(s) of study.
6.10.4 Describe the applicant’s processes for examination of Higher Degree by Research candidates
in the course(s) of study.
Attach policies/procedures (or similar) relating to examination of Higher Degrees by
Research.
6.10.5 Describe processes that will ensure supervisors carry out research and publish in the relevant
discipline area.
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SECTION 7 – TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES
7.1
Library and information resources
7.1.1 Describe the library and learning resources that will be available to students and staff to
support the course of study at each delivery site, through each mode of delivery, and for each
student cohort. Include information about access to digital resources such as databases,
articles, e-journals, theses and dissertations relevant to the discipline areas taught in the
course of study.
Course of study
Delivery site
Library and learning
resources available
Delivery modes
Student cohort(s)
Copy table as many times as necessary.
7.1.2 Are the resources described at section 7.1.1 currently available?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, attach a list of relevant library holdings, including electronic databases, that will
support the desired learning outcomes for the course(s) of study.
If NO, attach evidence that details the planned approach for acquiring the library and
learning resources required to support the desired learning outcomes for the course of study,
including the information listed at section 7.1.2 of the Application Guide.
7.2
Physical teaching and learning spaces
Detail the physical teaching and learning spaces available for the course(s) of study to support
the pedagogical approaches to be used. Where more than one delivery site is planned, include
details of the teaching and learning spaces for each delivery site.
Attach, if available, photographs of the main physical teaching and learning spaces and
facilities that will be available for the course(s) of study at all delivery sites.
7.3
Specialised teaching facilities
Describe any specialised teaching facilities required to support the teaching and learning
and/or research activities for the course(s) of study. Indicate whether these are currently in
place, and include evidence of sufficient capacity to support the projected student numbers in
the course(s) of study.
Is the supply any of these facilities outsourced to an external provider?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, attach copies of relevant agreements or contracts with any external provider and
information about the processes that will be used to ensure that the facilities will be maintained
and updated.
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Attach, if available, photographs of specialised teaching facilities that will be available for
the course(s) of study at all delivery sites.
7.4
Teaching and learning ICT environment
Describe the electronic teaching and learning ICT environment to support any electronic
delivery of the course(s) of study, including information about student support to access
electronic resources (real time asynchronous, 24 x 7) and of sufficient capacity of the ICT
environment to support the course(s) of study.
Is, or will, the supply of any ICT resources required for the course(s) of study outsourced to an
external provider?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, attach copies of relevant agreements or contracts with any external provider and
information about processes to ensure that the teaching and learning ICT environment is
maintained and updated.
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SECTION 7A – THIS SECTION IS ONLY APPLICABLE IF THE
COURSE OF STUDY HAS A MAJOR RESEARCH COMPONENT
7.5
Accommodation and facilities for research students
7.5.1 Describe the office accommodation and facilities that will be available to research students in
the course(s) of study at each delivery site and evidence of sufficiency.
7.5.2 Describe how the accommodation and facilities noted in section 7.5.1 will be allocated to
research students in the course(s) of study, including the minimum resource entitlements per
student.
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SECTION 8 – COURSE REVIEW, IMPROVEMENT AND
DISCONTINUANCE
8.1
Course review processes
8.1.1 Describe the review process to be used for the course(s) of study, including:
 roles and responsibilities
 frequency of, and timeframes for, the review process
 external input to be used in the review process.
Where available, provide examples of outcomes from review processes conducted for other
courses of study.
8.1.2 What data will be used in the review process?
8.1.3 Describe how the review process for the course(s) of study, as outlined at section 8.1.1, applies
to electronic (online) learning materials.
Attach policies, procedures, review plans (or similar) that outline the review process for the
course(s) of study.
8.2
Quality assurance and improvement
8.2.1 Describe how benchmarking will be undertaken for the course(s) of study. Refer to the
Application Guide for information that must be provided.
8.2.2 Describe the processes that will be used to ensure that collected stakeholder feedback about
the course(s) of study is provided to teaching staff and that there are opportunities for them to
improve their teaching.
8.3
Teach out or course transition arrangements
Provide details of the processes in place to ensure that students are not disadvantaged if the
course(s) of study are discontinued.
Attach teach out plans (or similar) that detail arrangements to ensure that students are not
disadvantaged should the course(s) of study be discontinued.
Attach evidence to demonstrate planned tuition assurance arrangements to safeguard the
interests of students.
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SECTION 9 – CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION AND
STATEMENTS OF ATTAINMENT
9.1
Testamur, record of results and graduate statement
Summarise the proposed process for conferring awards.
Attach a proposed testamur and record of results for the course(s) of study for which
accreditation is sought, for each registered business/trading name under which the applicant
intends to deliver the course(s) of study.
Attach, if applicable, the proposed Graduation Statement, for each course of study.
9.2
Statement of attainment
Attach an example of a proposed statement of attainment for students in each course of
study.
9.3
Replacement documentation
9.3.1 Summarise the processes through which students in the course(s) of study can be issued with
replacement testamurs, records of results, Graduate Statements (if applicable), and statements
of attainment.
9.3.2 Outline the processes to be used to apply for replacement documentation relating to the
course(s) of study and any conditions for applying, as well as the processes for authenticating
and verifying replacement documentation.
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SECTION 10 – DELIVERY IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN
ENGLISH
10.1 LOTE arrangements
Explain the arrangements for delivery and assessment in a Language other than English
(LOTE), including the total proportion of each course of study that will be delivered in LOTE.
10.2 Learning outcomes
Describe how equivalent student learning outcomes will be assured between the course of
study offered in LOTE and the course of study offered in English.
10.3 Quality assurance arrangements
For the components of the course of study that will be delivered in LOTE, provide evidence of
the quality assurance processes that will be used to ensure that quality course outcomes are
achieved.
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10.4 Staff involved in LOTE delivery and student support
List the academic staff, any translators and any interpreters who will be involved in either delivering and/or assessing the LOTE component of
the course of study, or providing student learning support services.
Name
Position title
Main
responsibilities
Relevant
qualifications
and/or certification
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Relevant experience
Employment
arrangements
SECTION 11 – OFFSHORE DELIVERY
11.1 Course marketing
11.1.1 Describe the marketing/advertising arrangements in place for the course(s) of study that will be
delivered in any offshore location. Information must be provided about processes for approval
of marketing materials, associated responsibilities, and monitoring and review arrangements to
ensure that the processes are implemented effectively.
11.1.2 Will any third party, agent or partner market the course(s) of study?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Will any third party, agent or partner recruit students?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES to either question, describe:
 the responsibilities of any third party, agent and /or partner,
 the performance monitoring and assurance arrangements to be used, including ensuring that
the third party, agent and /or partner acts in an ethical manner
 what information will be communicated to prospective students by any third party, agent
and/or partner.
If some of this information is already provided at Section 2.7 provide a cross-reference to the
relevant information and/or attachments.
11.2 Entry standards
Outline the processes that will be used to assure that entry standards are upheld for students
undertaking the course(s) of study at any offshore location. Refer to relevant information
provided at section 3.1.1 and describe responsibilities of any third party, agent and/or partner in
upholding entry standards.
11.3 English language proficiency of staff
If staff of any third party, agent and/or partner will deliver any component of the course(s) of
study, and this delivery will not be in LOTE, provide details about arrangements to ensure that
the staff have a level of written and spoken English that enables them to communicate
effectively with students and staff of the applicant.
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ATTACHMENT 1 – SUBJECT OUTLINE
SUBJECT OUTLINE
Name of Subject 1 (Subject Code 1)
(Use a separate outline template for each subject in the course)
SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
Administrative details
Associated higher
education awards
(for example, Bachelor,
Diploma)
1.2
Duration
(for example, one
semester, full year)
Level
(for example, introductory,
intermediate, advanced level, 1st
year, 2nd year, 3rd year)
Subject
Coordinator
Core or elective subject
Indicate if the subject is a
☐ core subject
☐ elective subject
☐ other (please specify below):
1.3
Subject weighting
Using the table below, indicate the credit point weighting of this subject and the credit point
total for the course of study (for example, 10 credit points for the subject and 320 credit points
for the course of study).
Subject credit points
Example: 10 credit points
1.4
Total course credit points
Example: 320 credit points
Student workload
Using the table below, indicate the expected student workload per week for this subject.
No. timetabled hours per
week*
No. personal study hours
per week**
Total workload hours per
week***
*
Total time spent per week at lectures, tutorials, clinical and other placements etc.
**
Total time students are expected to spend per week in studying, completing assignments,
etc.
*** That is, * + ** = workload hours.
For those students requiring additional English language support, how many additional hours
per week is it expected that they will undertake?
Additional English language support: _____ hours per week
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1.5
Delivery mode
Tick all applicable delivery modes for the subject:
☐ Face to face on site
☐ E-learning (online)
☐ Intensive (provide details)
☐ Block release (provide details)
☐ Work-integrated learning activity
☐ Mixed/blended
☐ Distance/independent learning (untimetabled)
☐ Full-time
☐ Part-time
☐ External
☐ Fast track (provide details)
☐ Other (please specify)
1.6
Pre-requisites and co-requisites
Are students required have undertaken a prerequisite or co-requisite subject for this subject?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, provide details of the prerequisite or co-requisite requirements below.
1.7
Other resource requirements
Do students require access to specialist facilities and/or equipment for this subject (for
example, special computer access, physical education equipment)?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, provide details of specialist facilities and/or equipment below.
SECTION 2 – ACADEMIC DETAILS
Learning outcomes for
Assessment tasks
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subject
Type *
(see examples noted
below this table)
When assessed – year,
session and week
(for example, year 1,
semester 1, week 1)
Weighting
(% of total
marks for
subject)
* Examples of types of assessment tasks include: assignments; examinations; group projects;
online quiz/test; presentations; work-based projects; and reflective journals. Ensure that details
of the types of assessment tasks are included such as specific topics, duration/length/word limit
of assessment and any specific formats.
2.1
Prescribed and recommended readings
Provide below, in formal reference format, a list of the prescribed and recommended readings
for the subject.
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ATTACHMENT 2 – ACADEMIC STAFF ABBREVIATED CV
Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae – Academic Staff
Note: If not completed by the staff member, ensure that approval has been given by the individual
concerned to submit their details in this CV.
1.
Title and name
Title
2.
First and other names
Position and supervisory responsibilities relevant to the course of study
Current position
3.
Subject/major area
Full name of awarding
institution and year of award
(if an overseas institution, also
include the country and
verification of legitimacy of the
award and the institution)
Teaching Experience (previous seven years)
Teaching period
(from most recent)
5.
Supervisory and/or leadership responsibilities
Completed academic qualifications
Full name of award
4.
Last name
Field of study area/course title
Name of organisation/
institution and, if an overseas
institution, the country
Relevant employment/experience
Note: Provide a brief history of the employment and/or other experience (if different to 4
above) which is relevant to the current higher education role and field of education.
Employment period
Name of employer
Position title
Relevant duties
6.
Other relevant information (including professional and/or honorary memberships,
directorships, key research publications in the discipline area relevant to the course of study)
7.
Research supervision experience (if supervising research candidates)
8.
Research experience and outputs (if supervising research candidates)
Include peer reviewed publications categorised by: number of articles in scholarly journals;
conference papers; books; book chapters; number and value of peer reviewed grants; and
other outputs (such as patents).
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ATTACHMENT 3 – DECLARATION
THIS DECLARATION is made on the
day of
20
Legal name of Applicant
RECITAL
The applicant has submitted an application for accreditation of a course of study (AQF Qualification)
under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011.
DECLARATION
I agree:
 to permit authorised representatives of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
to inspect the applicant’s delivery sites for the purposes of assessing the application;
 not to make any public statement or advertisement that falsely implies that the course(s) of study is
accredited; is in the process of being accredited; or that the applicant is authorised to confer the
qualification. This includes advertising or promoting a course as ‘subject to approval’;
 to provide information, documentation and assistance as may be required by TEQSA and its
representatives in order to assess the application;
I hereby attest that to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in the application for
accreditation of a course of study is complete and accurate as at the date stipulated below. I
understand that giving false or misleading information is a serious offence.
SIGNED for and on behalf of (insert applicant’s legal name):
By:
In the presence of:
(Name – please print)
(Signature of Authorised
Officer)
(Name – please print)
(Signature of Authorised
Officer)
(Title – please print)
(Date)
(Title – please print)
(Date)
Note: This attachment MUST be completed and included with the application submission.
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ATTACHMENT 4 – CHECKLIST FOR SUBMITTING ‘APPLICATION
FOR ACCREDITATION OF A HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE OF
STUDY (AQF QUALIFICATION)’
To avoid any delay in the processing of the application, ensure the application is complete and check
that ALL required documents are attached. Applications which are not accompanied by the required
attachments will be returned for completion. This checklist has been provided to assist in ensuring
that all attachments are included with the application.
Column two of the checklist should be completed to list the specific names of the documents
that are attached. For example section 2.7 requires any third party, agent and/or partner
agreements to be attached. An attachment in this section might be named ‘Contract between Blue
Yellow Green Pty Ltd and Black Purple Orange Pty Ltd’.
The number of each attachment in each section must also be listed in column four of the
table. Numbering conventions should include the relevant section number in the Application Form,
and alphabetical sequencing necessary to label the number of documents for each section, as
indicated in the table below. Using the example above, the ‘Contract between Blue Yellow Green Pty
Ltd and Black Purple Orange Pty Ltd’ would be listed as Attachment 2.7a. Each additional contract
would be labeled as Attachment 2.7b, Attachment 2.7c, etc.
Each attached document must:
 be a controlled document (include a title, author, approver, and date/version number)
 have the title in the header of the document which is consistent with the attachment name listed in the
table below
 include page numbers (x of y) and version numbers in the footer of the document
 be sequentially and clearly labelled so that it may be readily located and referenced by TEQSA.
Application
form section
no.
Attachment name
(list specific names of all included documents in each section)
Attached?
Indicate
Yes or No
Attachment
number
(label each
document in
each section
in alphabetical
order)
2.7
Third Party/agent/partner contract(s) or agreements(s)
☐ Yes ☐ No
2.7a, 2.7b, etc.
2.7
Responsibilities of the parties and assurance of performance
☐ Yes ☐ No
2.15
Evidence of type of information that will be accessible to students
regarding the course of study
☐ Yes ☐ No
3.2.2
Chart/map of confirmed articulation arrangements
☐ Yes ☐ No
3.2.2
External articulation/ credit transfer and recognition of prior learning
policies and procedures (or similar)
☐ Yes ☐ No
3.2.2
Evidence of Agreement(s)/ Memoranda of Understanding with other
providers in regarding credit arrangements (or similar)
☐ Yes ☐ No
3.2.2
Evidence of type information available to students regarding
pathways/credit transfer and recognition of prior learning
☐ Yes ☐ No
3.4.2
Verification of academic credentials
☐ Yes ☐ No
3.4.3
Admission policies and procedures
☐ Yes ☐ No
3.4.3
Delegations schedule for admission decisions
☐ Yes ☐ No
4.1
Intellectual property agreement/contract
☐ Yes ☐ No
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Application
form section
no.
Attachment name
(list specific names of all included documents in each section)
Attached?
Indicate
Yes or No
4.3
Business plan (or similar)
☐ Yes ☐ No
4.3
Proposed budget
☐ Yes ☐ No
4.4.1
Minutes of meetings of course advisory committees, course
development committees (or similar)
☐ Yes ☐ No
4..4.2
Course development and approval process
☐ Yes ☐ No
4.5.1
Evidence of external involvement in the development of the
course(s) of study
☐ Yes ☐ No
4.7
Policies and procedures relating to integrity of assessment
☐ Yes ☐ No
5.3
Subject Outlines
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.1.1
Abbreviated CVs of academic staff members
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.1.2
Position descriptions for academic staff positions yet to be filled
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.2.2
Position descriptions for support staff positions yet to be filled
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.3.2
Work integrated learning Contract(s)/Agreement(s)
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.3.2
Quality assurance arrangements for work-integrated learning
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.5.1
Policies and procedures on assessment and moderation of
assessment
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.5.3
Academic appeals policies and procedures
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.6
Policies and procedures regarding English language proficiency
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.7.1
Evidence of academic assistance and learning support
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.8.2
Student at risk policy and procedure (or similar)
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.8.2
Evidence of information that will be provided to students at risk
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.9
Weekly lecture and tutorial plans (or equivalent) for each subject to
be offered in the first teaching period
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.9
Sample of curriculum materials (if the applicant already delivers an
accredited higher education course of study)
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.9
All curriculum materials proposed to be used in at least one core
subject to be offered in the first teaching period (if the applicant
does not currently deliver an accredited higher education course of
study)
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.10.1
Abbreviated CV for each academic staff research supervisor
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.10.3
Policies and procedures for research and research management
☐ Yes ☐ No
6.10.4
Policies and procedures regarding examination of Higher Degrees
by Research
☐ Yes ☐ No
7.1.2
Library holdings list
☐ Yes ☐ No
7.1.2
Evidence of planned approach for acquiring library and learning
resources
☐ Yes ☐ No
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7.2
Photographs of teaching and learning spaces
☐ Yes ☐ No
7.3
Contract(s)/Agreement(s) with external provider of specialised
teaching facilities
☐ Yes ☐ No
7.3
Photographs of specialised teaching facilities
☐ Yes ☐ No
7.4
Contract(s)/Agreement(s) with external provider of ICT environment
☐ Yes ☐ No
8.1.3
Policies and procedures regarding course review processes
☐ Yes ☐ No
8.3
Teach out plans (or similar)
☐ Yes ☐ No
8.3
Tuition assurance arrangements
☐ Yes ☐ No
9.1
Proposed testamur and record of results
☐ Yes ☐ No
9.1
Proposed Graduation Statement
☐ Yes ☐ No
9.2
Proposed Statement of Attainment
☐ Yes ☐ No
Attachment 3
Declaration
☐ Yes ☐ No
APPLICATION FORM – Application for Accreditation of a Higher Education Course of Study (AQF Qualification)
© Commonwealth of Australia 2012
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