35-613: The Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications ( HKCAAVQ ), (formerly the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation ) ( HKCAA ) is a statutory body established under the HKCAAVQ Ordinance (Chapter 1150) which came into effect on 1 October 2007. The Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation (HKCAA) was a statutory body established under the HKCAA Ordinance (Chapter 1150) in 1990. During
70-459: A corporate Commonwealth entity or a non-corporate Commonwealth entity. A statutory authority may also be a body within a Commonwealth entity, exercising the powers given by Parliament but administratively part of the entity." A statutory corporation is defined in the government glossary as a "statutory body that is a body corporate, including an entity created under section 87 of the PGPA Act" (i.e.
105-559: A focus on ensuring that higher education providers meet minimum standards, promote best practice and improve the quality of the Australian higher education sector. In 2012, TEQSA assumed regulatory powers under the TEQSA and ESOS Acts. In 2013, following the expression of some concerns from providers about the burden of TEQSA's regulatory approach, the Review of Higher Education Regulation Report
140-670: A maximum sum of $ 10,000, on successful completion of a reimbursable course. Commencing from 5 May 2008, all new CEF courses will have to undergo a formal accreditation exercise conducted by HKCAAVQ and be registered under the Qualifications Register (QR) before their registration under the CEF. The HKCAAVQ is one of the founding members of the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE),
175-637: A new Higher Education Integrity Unit would be established within TEQSA. The unit will identify and analyse emerging threats and assist the sector to address them, in areas such as academic and research integrity, cyber security, foreign interference and admission standards. The new unit commenced operations in January 2021. TEQSA’s engagement is with all levels of the higher education sector – from current and prospective students, through to higher education providers, peak bodies and international quality assurance agencies. Student engagement activities are focused through
210-651: A statutory authority may be a statutory corporation). An earlier definition describes a statutory corporation as "a statutory authority that is a body corporate", and the New South Wales Government 's Land Registry Services defines a state-owned corporation as "a statutory authority that has corporate status". Statutory authorities at the State or Territory level are established under corresponding State or Territory laws. Each statutory authority tends to have its own enabling legislation, or originating act , even if it
245-515: A student visa. Additional information: Acts and Standards . TEQSA maintains an online public register, the National Register of all higher education providers and their accredited courses of study. The register is the authoritative source of information on the status of registered higher education providers in Australia. All providers of higher education registered by TEQSA, through meeting
280-722: A team of Senior Managers oversees the work of the agency and supports the Commission. TEQSA's Corporate Plan sets out the agency's activities and priorities, and performance is documented in the Annual Report. The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act) calls for TEQSA to regulate higher education using a standards-based quality framework based on principles of regulatory necessity, reflecting risk and proportionate regulation. The Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015 (HES Framework) applies to all higher education providers. They are
315-455: Is a body set up by law ( statute ) that is authorised to implement certain legislation on behalf of the relevant country or state, sometimes by being empowered or delegated to set rules (for example regulations or statutory instruments ) in their field. They are typically found in countries which are governed by a British style of parliamentary democracy such as the United Kingdom and
350-710: Is appointed by the Secretary for Education of Education Bureau as the Accreditation Authority and QR Authority under the Qualifications Framework of Hong Kong (HKQF). In addition to these statutory roles, the HKCAAVQ continues to perform other functions of the former HKCAA in connection with academic and vocational accreditation, education and training and quality assurance. Functions of HKCAAVQ were mentioned in its Ordinance, which includes: The Council of HKCAAVQ
385-548: Is composed of 15 to 21 Members appointed by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong . The current Chairman of the Council is Ir Dr Alex CHAN Siu-kun, BBS. The HKCAAVQ provides accreditation services for programme providers upon request. To be accredited, programme providers would have to go through at least both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of HKCAAVQ’s Four-stage Quality Assurance Process: Stage 1: Initial Evaluation: It assess if operators have
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#1732854789061420-670: Is guided by the following three regulatory principles: regulatory necessity, reflecting risk, proportionate regulation. While the TEQSA Act establishes a broad framework for the agency's overall approach to higher education regulation, the core elements are to apply a ‘standards and risk-based quality’ framework to protecting and promoting the interests of higher education students and the reputation of Australia's higher education sector. TEQSA released its first report on risk findings on Australia's higher education sector (July 2019). TEQSA's approach to compliance and enforcement can be found in
455-517: The Commonwealth countries like Australia , Canada , India and New Zealand . They are also found in Israel and elsewhere. Statutory authorities may also be statutory corporations , if created as a body corporate . '. A statutory authority is a generic term for an authorisation by Parliament given to a person or group of people to exercise specific powers. A statutory authority can be established as
490-472: The Student Expert Advisory Group . As Australia's national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education, the agency is sometimes called on to address sector wide issues that affect students and, in turn, the wider Australian community. TEQSA also accepts complaints about Australian higher education providers to gather information that assists the agency in the regulation of
525-464: The 1990s, HKCAA conducted accreditation exercises for institutions such as Hong Kong Baptist University , City Polytechnic of Hong Kong , Lingnan University , Open Learning Institute , and the Hong Kong Polytechnic . These institutions were later upgraded as universities in 1994. With the HKCAAVQ Ordinance (Chapter 1150) which came into effect on 1 October 2007, the newly established HKCAAVQ
560-504: The Bradley Review, recommended a new, independent national regulatory body be responsible for all types of higher education. The review team decided that a national approach would provide a more effective, streamlined and integrated sector, achieving a sustainable and responsible higher education system. The Australian Government responded to the Bradley Review in 2009, announcing a reform package for higher education. This package expanded
595-568: The ESOS Act apply to: The National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 (National Code 2018) provides nationally consistent standards that protect international students. The National Code protects governs courses registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Only CRICOS courses can be offered to international students studying in Australia on
630-621: The Registry for final decision. The HKCAAVQ has been appointed by both the Hong Kong Insurance Authority and the Estate Agents Authority as the assessment authority for their CPD Programme. It assesses whether programme meet specific criteria set by the two authorities. It generally takes one month to process each application. The HKCAAVQ advise whether the totality of the educational qualification(s) of an individual meets
665-888: The Shanghai Educational Evaluation Institute of China, the Australian Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency , the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education of the United Kingdom and Quality and Qualifications Ireland . HKCAAVQ is a member of the Asia Pacific Quality Network and an affiliate of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (EQNA). Statutory authority A statutory body or statutory authority
700-663: The agency to: The TEQSA Commissioners are appointed by the Commonwealth Minister for Education and are responsible for making major regulatory decisions, setting strategic directions, monitoring risk in the sector and deciding on matters relating to the development of the agency's quality assurance and regulatory functions. The Commissioners are TEQSA's accountable authority. The Commissioners as of 1 December 2023 are Professor Peter Coaldrake AO (Chief Commissioner), Emeritus Professor Joan Cooper, Adrienne Nieuwenhuis and Stephen (Steve) Somogyi. The Chief Executive Officer and
735-479: The agency. Australian universities have self-accrediting authority and are not required to have their courses accredited by TEQSA. The Australian higher education sector includes public and private universities, Australian branches of overseas universities, TAFEs, government agencies, professional bodies, faith-based colleges and other independent for-profit and not-for-profit providers. The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), calls
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#1732854789061770-529: The first international network on quality assurance in higher education established in 1991, and has been a member of it since then. The HKCAAVQ was also one of the two coordinating bodies for the setting up of the Asia-Pacific Quality Network when it was first created in Hong Kong in 2003. HKCAAVQ has also been maintaining close contact with various quality assurance bodies around the world, such as
805-743: The following areas; Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education. The agency's purpose is to protect student interests and the reputation of Australia's higher education sector through a proportionate, risk-reflective approach to quality assurance that supports diversity, innovation and excellence. All organisations that offer higher education qualifications (diploma or above) in or from Australia must be registered by TEQSA. Higher education providers that have not been granted self-accrediting authority must also have their courses of study accredited by
840-403: The institutional competency to effectively manage and provide adequate resources to the development, delivery, assessment and quality assurance of their learning programmes and educational services. Stage 2: Programme Validation: It evaluates provider’s programme planning and management, syllabuses, delivery arrangements, assessment methods and learning outcomes to ensure they are appropriate for
875-433: The minimum level of achievement that a provider must meet and maintain to be registered to deliver higher education courses of study. TEQSA evaluates the performance of providers against the requirements of this Framework. The Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) applies to providers offering higher education courses of study to students in Australia on student visas. TEQSA's responsibilities under
910-526: The outcome-based educational philosophy underpinning the HKQF and international practice. In June 2002, the Government set up the CEF to subsidize those with learning aspirations to continuous education and training programmes. The aim is to help people pursue continuous learning, thereby preparing Hong Kong's workforce for the knowledge-based economy. Eligible applicants will be reimbursed 80% of their fees, subject to
945-478: The publication, TEQSA's approach to compliance and enforcement . Regulatory action commonly ranges (escalates) from TEQSA: In 2008, the Australian Government initiated a Review of Australian Higher Education to examine and report on the future direction of the sector, its fitness for purpose in meeting the needs of the Australian community and economy, and options for reform. This Review, also known as
980-540: The qualifications to which they lead. According to its website, the minimum time required in complete both processes is 16 weeks. The HKCAAVQ is the designated advisor to the Non-local Registry of Courses since 1997. It assessed applications against the registration criteria for courses intending to register under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance and gives recommendation to
1015-740: The requirements of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015 , become ‘higher education providers’. This title signals that the provider is a bona fide provider of quality higher education in Australia. Higher education consists of awards spanning the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) levels 5-10, which include diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees (including honours), graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, master's degrees, doctoral degrees and higher doctoral degrees. The agency’s regulatory approach
1050-556: The same fashion as an act of parliament, but usually with specific initials (depending on the authority) and a number. Just as with laws enacted by Parliament, all laws made by a statutory authority must be published in the Government Gazette. The Parliament of Australia , or a State or Territory Parliament , will delegate its authority to a statutory authority for several reasons; The power to enact legislation has been delegated by Australian Parliaments (State and/or Federal) in
1085-400: The sector. With responsibility for regulating all Australian higher education, whether offered in Australia or overseas, TEQSA has a network of agreements with the regulatory bodies of those countries in which Australian providers are most active. TEQSA hosts an annual conference consisting of workshops, plenaries, Q&As, networking opportunities and keynote speakers. The 2021 conference
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1120-593: The standard of a particular qualification level in Hong Kong by providing qualifications assessment service to both individuals and organizations since the 1990s. The result is however non-binding, as in Hong Kong, it is a matter of discretion for individual employers, organisations, or education institutions to recognise or accept the qualifications of candidates for employment, registration or study purposes. It generally takes 15 working days to process each application and costs HK$ 2,950 - HK$ 3,505. A new policy on qualifications assessment took effect on 1 November 2008 to align
1155-470: The system and was intended to create new opportunities for all Australians to reach their potential in higher education. The Government also committed to ensuring that growth in the sector was underpinned by a robust quality assurance and regulatory framework with an emphasis on student outcomes and the quality of the student experience. TEQSA was established by the Government as Australia's higher education regulation and quality assurance agency in 2011, with
1190-655: Was established before the relevant over-riding legislation. For example, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) was established in 1949 by the Science and Industry Research Act , but it has since come under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 as legislation covering statutory authorities has evolved. Laws made by statutory authorities are usually referred to as regulations. They are not cited in
1225-422: Was released, and in 2014, a significantly streamlined Revised Risk Assessment Framework was adopted. The Higher Education Standards Framework was reviewed in 2015 and became effective in January 2017. The impact of the TEQSA Act was reviewed in 2016-17 and, in 2019, a bill to implement the recommendations of the review was introduced to the Australian Parliament. In June 2020 the Australian Government announced
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