01 · Governance & lawful operation
The operator, responsibilities, lawful delivery, accurate qualification information and conflict arrangements.
Standards & process
Education Quality Review Standards and Process
Common quality principles, supported by specialist evidence. This is the proposed Council framework; EPQA’s current applicable standards are published separately.
02 · Teaching & learning outcomes
Curriculum design, resources, specialist practice, assessment criteria and completion evidence.
03 · Learner protection & improvement
Admissions, fees and refunds, learner support, complaints, privacy and continuing improvement.
Four stages of review
- 01
Eligibility & scope
Confirm the operator, lawful delivery basis and level of the proposed provision.
- 02
Evidence & self-evaluation
Prepare curriculum, governance and learning evidence against applicable standards.
- 03
Specialist peer review
Relevant specialists review evidence and undertake further verification where needed.
- 04
Decision & monitoring
Define the decision, approved scope, validity and follow-up requirements.
Current published EPQA standards
Existing EPQA applications remain subject to its published standards, eligibility requirements and payment terms.