We support the education sector
in evidence-based,
quality assurance review
Join our PRP Independent Reviewer Register
Each year we will be holding annual sector reviews on courses and units of study.
By providing your expertise and time for free, you will be provided with the following benefits:
My Account section on your dashboard to record evidence of your expertise and experience (aligned to TEQSA Independent Expert requirements)
Certificate of Scholarly Activity when you complete each review, free calibration workshops and course conversations
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR INDEPENDENT REVIEWER REGISTER
Engage with your disciplinary and expert community groups
Add yourself to your online, private disciplinary or expert groups for collaboration and conversations
These online groups provide access to mentoring and support in quality review within your discipline
Search for reviewers for your own accreditation and review requirements
ADD YOURSELF TO YOUR COMMUNITY/DISCIPLINARY GROUP
PRP Introduction to Unit Design and Assessment: Three workshop program
Unit Coordinators: This three workshop program is aimed at unit coordinators who are responsible for the unit design, (re) design and (re) development, including the collection of evidence and feedback as part of the evaluation and improvement process. Participants will receive a PRP Certificate of Scholarly Activity which can be recorded on their individual scholarship profile on the PRP. Total Workshop Cost: $270+GST per person for three workshops.
215 Education Organisations are registered on the PRP
Academic Quality Agency for New Zealand universities
Academies Australasia Polytechnic
Adelaide College of Divinity
Adelaide Institute of Higher Education
Ako Aotearoa
Alphacrucis College
ANU College
Asia Pacific International College
Australasian Veterinary Boards Council
Australian Catholic University
Australian College
Australian College of Applied Psychology
Australian College of Christian Studies
Australian College of Nursing
Australian College of Physical Education
Australian College of the Arts
Australian College of Theology
Australian Council of Deans of Education
Australian Council of Educational Research
Australian Dental Council
Australian Guild Of Music Education Inc
Australian Industrial Systems Institute
Australian Institute of Business
Australian Institute of Health Services Management
Australian Institute of Higher Education
Australian Institute of Management
Australian Institute of Music
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Australian Medical Council
Australian National University
Australian Pharmacy Council
Australian Physiotherapy Council
Avondale College of Higher Education
Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School
Bond University
Broken Bay Institute
Cairnmiller Institute
Campion College Australia
Central Queensland University
Centre for English Language Uni SA
Charles Darwin University
Charles Sturt University
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Christian Heritage College
CIC Higher Education
Clausthal University of Technology, Germany
Consultant Review
CPA Australia
Crown Institute of Higher Education
Curtin College
Curtin University
Deakin College
Deakin University
Divine Word University
Dublin Business School
Eastern College Australia
Edith Cowan College
Edith Cowan University
Elite Education Institute
Engineering Institute of Technology
EQUALS International
European University College Association
Excelsia College
Eynesbury College
Federation University Australia
Flinders University
Ganpat University
Gateway Business College
Gestalt Therapy
Greenwich English College
Griffith College
Griffith University
Harvest Bible College
Hawthorn Melbourne
Helwan University
Higher Colleges of Technology
Higher Education Leadership Institute
Holmes Institute
Holmesglen Institute
Independent Higher Education Australia
Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia
Ikim Academic Risk Management
Institute of Health and Management
Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology
Intensive English Language Institute Flinders University
International College of Hotel Management
International College of Management - Sydney
International Institute of Business and Technology
ISN Psychology
James Cook University
Jazz Music Institute Pty Ltd
JMC Academy
Kaplan Business School
Kaplan Higher Education
Kent Institute Australia
King Abdulaziz University
Kings Own Institute
La Trobe College Melbourne
La Trobe University
Laureate International Universities
LCI Melbourne
Le Cordon Bleu
Leaders Institute
Local Nerd
Lyons College
Macleay College
Macquarie University
Manukau Institute of Technology
Marcus Oldham College
Massey University
Media Design School, NZ
Melbourne Institute of Technology
Monarch Institute
Monash College Pty Ltd
Monash University
Montessori World Educational Institute
Montpellier Business School
Morling College
Murdoch Institute of Technology
Murdoch University
NAAC, INDIA
Nan Tien Institute
National University of Samoa
Navitas
Navitas Professional Institute
Newcastle International College
Nottingham Trent University
NSW TAFE
Ozford Institute of Higher Education
Online Peer Solutions
Performing Arts Conservatory
Perth Bible College
Photography Studies College (Melbourne)
Polytechnic Institute Australia
Queensland University of Technology
Ridley College
RMIT University
S P Jain School of Global Management
SAE Institute
Safety Institute of Australia
Sinai University
South Australian Institute of Business and Technology
Southern Cross Education Institute - Higher Education
Southern Cross University
Southern Institute of Technology
Sri Lanka Technological Campus
Stanley College
Study Group Australia
Survey and Spatial Science Institute
Swinburne University of Technology
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
Tabor College of Higher Education
TAFE Queensland
TAFE South Australia
TAFE WA
Teesside University
TEQSA
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The MIECAT Institute
The Performing Arts Conservatory
The Royal Australian Chemical Institute
The University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide ELC
THINK Education
Think Education Group
Top Education Institute
Torrens University Australia
The Arctic University of Norway
Universal Business School Sydney
Universidad del Norte
Universidad TĂ©cnica del Norte
Universidad Veracruzana
University of Adelaide College
University of Adelaide ELC
University of Auckland
University of Bahrain
University of Calgary
University of Canberra
University of Canberra College
University of Divinity
University of Fiji
University of Manchester
University of Melbourne
University of New England
University of New South Wales
University of Newcastle
University of Notre Dame
University of Otago
University of Portsmouth
University of Queensland
University of South Australia
University of South Pacific
University of Southern Queensland
University of Sunshine Coast
University of Sydney
University of Tasmania
University of Technology, Sydney
University of Veracruz
University of Waikato
University of Western Australia
University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong College Hong Kong
University of Wolverhampton
UOW College
UTS:INSEARCH
Vanuatu Qualification Authority
Victoria University
Victorian Institute of Technology
Wentworth Institute
Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University International College
Western Sydney University The College
William Angliss Institute
York University
Our Mission
Our mission is to support, connect and advance education institutions by creating a sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective evidence-based review management system with services to support quality assurance
Support
Connect
Advance
The Peer Review Portal (PRP) is referred to in the TEQSA guidance note on external referencing as an online support mechanism which can be used by individuals, education providers, industry, networks and professional associations in meeting national and international standards in external peer review. The guide references the Portal as an optional support mechanism that higher education providers can use for external referencing activity and reporting.
- What is the Peer Review Portal (PRP)?
The Peer Review Portal (PRP) is a cloud-based review management system and online community of practice for quality assurance and review with no infrastructure or redevelopment costs. The review management system can be linked to other institutional online systems and reporting.
The Peer Review Portal is referred to in the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency's (TEQSA) external referencing guidance note as an optional online support mechanism for external review and external referencing.
There is an increasing onus on higher education institutions across the sector to demonstrate an evidence-based approach to self assurance.
For example, Curtin University is using the Peer Review Portal to support their Curriculum Analysis, Review and Renewal Schedule (2018-2022).
Some background information:
External Referencing of Standards (EROS) Project (2016)
Good Practice Report: Assuring Learning Outcomes Standards (Freeman & Ewan, 2014)
- What are the cost benefits of using the Peer Review Portal?
The cost benefits of using the Peer Review Portal include:
No annual subscription fees, works on a user pays system at $90+GST per review project
It significantly reduces current costs in quality assurance
There are no infrastructure costs or redevelopment costs
Automatic review management system in the cloud
Data confidentiality and security
Ease of use and virtual access
Access to free online community to chat and share practice
No duplication of effort creates much greater efficiencies in time
Customised templates
Connectivity with teams, networks and other online systems (including regulatory/accrediting bodies)
Automatic reporting and calibration
Efficient use of resources both internal and external
Can include consultants and external experts
Can be used for professional development
Consider these costs and these benefits with your own institutional practice and costs for all types of course accreditation/reviews (including time taken to complete reviews, administration, reporting and consultancy costs )
Contact: info@peerreivewportal.com for more information
- What areas can you use the Peer Review Portal for to support your institution?
The Peer Review Portal can be used as an evidence-based review management system and online community of practice for quality assurance and review which can include:
Panels and Chairperson
Academic committees and quality departments
Industry and professional accreditation bodies
Disciplines and networks
Broadcast function for reviewers and institutions
Support for regulatory decisions and evidence of standards
Professional development workshops
Calibration functionality
Scholarship activities
Management reporting for evidence-based decision making
Online Peer Review Portal Community with public/private groups and shared resources
24/7access to this community by mobile, iPad and computer
- What support services do we provide?
To find out more about our services in quality assurance and review, please contact: Dr Sara Booth: Sara.Booth@peerreviewportal.com
Support Service 1. Annual course review and benchmarking service
We have an annual course review and benchmarking service. We work with HE institutions across the sector to benchmark their courses to meet TEQSA HESF (2015) requirements
These sector reviews meet TEQSA Standards requirements: 1.3.5, 1.4.1, 1.4.3, 1.4.4, 5.3.1, 5.3.4, 5.3.7
Support Service 2. External benchmarking projects
We undertake national and global benchmarking projects on an annual basis based on strategic themes in quality assurance and review. Examples include: assessment, student support, first year transition support and retention, academic integrity
This process involves comparing sector data, processes and evidence to identify areas of good practice, areas for improvement and areas for further development. Institutions put forward their institutional recommendations for evidence-based decision making
Support Service 3. Provide online workshops on quality assurance and review
We provide cost-effective online workshops based on strategic themes in quality assurance and review
We can also work with your institution/course teams to support you in quality assurance and review
Support Service 4: Policy development and review
We provide a service reviewing academic policies and procedures and work with your institution to provide relevant, concise and context-specific policy documentation to meet regulatory standards
- What are some examples of how HE institutions are using the PRP?
Some examples of sector reports showing how HE institutions can work together on quality review:
IHEA Collaborative Working Model for External Moderation and Integrity of the Assessment Process. See Report
UECA National Guidance Document for External Referencing of ELICOS Direct Entry Program Standards. See Report
Some policies and procedures:
Charles Sturt University (CSU) has a comprehensive website on external review of assessment called Benchmarking at CSU . There are videos and support material including External Benchmarking Procedures and Specific Information for Subject Coordinators
Curtin University uses the Peer Review Portal for their comprehensive curriculum review process call Curriculum Analysis, Review and Renewal Process (CARR). See their website for a Schedule of Reviews
ICMS has an External Referencing Procedure which uses the Portal for external referencing purposes and for scholarship
The University of Sunshine Coast (USC) has External Referencing: Peer Review of Assessment Procedures which uses the Peer Review Portal
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has an External Referencing: Peer Review of Assessment Standards Procedure which uses the Peer Review Portal
Victoria University (VU) uses their External Referencing Procedure to assist them with maintaining and evidencing the quality of courses, units, teaching methods, assessment models, student progress, student experience and graduate outcomes. They have noted using the Peer Review Portal as one of the tools that their course teams can use.
A summary of roles and responsibilities in external referencing activities across VU is below:
Director of Learning and Teaching (or equivalent) establish an External Referencing Plan for all courses
Select and liaise with appropriate benchmarking partner(s) for courses to be reviewed via call-outs on the portal or other methods
Course Chair uploads material for review to the portal
Dean of relevant College approves the results of benchmarking activities as part of the Annual Course Monitoring and Comprehensive Course Review
Director, Academic Quality Standards approves a proposed professional accreditation-linked benchmarking
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, approves the results of benchmarking activities as part of course concept proposals
A sector resource developed using the Portal:
External Peer Review of Assessment: A Guide to Supporting the External Referencing of Academic Standards . This resource was developed by a CAULLT Project Team (Assoc Prof Gail Wilson, Southern Cross University, Assoc Prof Simon Bedford, Western Sydney University, and Prof Kylie Readman, Murdoch University). This resource is intended to provide support to academic staff engaging in external review of assessment. It is aimed at experienced reviewers and for people preparing to review for the first time. Funding for this project was provided by the Council of Australasian University Leaders in Learning and Teaching (CAULLT).
- What is our online Peer Review Portal Community?
Step 1. Access to online Peer Review Portal Community
Every time a new User registers on the Peer Review Portal, they have access to our free online community of practice
The aim of this online community of practice is to chat and share ideas across the sector
Key topics include: Sector news, Portal updates, Share Resources, Reviewer Recruitment, Portal Bugs, Suggestion Box, Site Feedback and Events and Workshops
There are both public and private groups that communities and networks can use to share information on quality assurance and review
Give us feedback and ideas on how we can support you and your teams better
Contact us at:
Port Arthur, Tasmania