Institute of Health and Nursing Australia Courses

You must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse in your home country.

The training package does not mandate any entry requirements; however, IHNA has provisioned the following entry requirements for this qualification.

• Age: 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course.
• Education: Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 course or equivalent.
• Mature Age Students: Mature age students (22+) may also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND)

All IHNA students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successfully undertaking the course. IHNA administers the LLND test to evaluate each student's suitability.

• Basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases, creating presentations, finding information and communicating using computers, and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.
• Having own computer (desktop or laptop) to facilitate the training and assessment.

• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (NCC) or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
• Required immunisation records
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check

(Students are encouraged to disclose any disabilities, disorders, or medications that may require reasonable adjustments to help us provide appropriate support.)

• Duration: 12 months (Full-time)
• Tuition Fee: AUD 18,000
• Minimum English Requirement: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent)
• Location: IHNA campuses across Australia

• Duration: 3 years (after credit transfer)
• Tuition Fee: AUD 60,000 for the full course
• English Requirement: Students who have completed DCS with IHNA are eligible for English waiver^*
• Location: IHM - North Melbourne campus.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, applicants should demonstrate ability to perform tasks as required by the industry.

• 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course* #
• Successful completion of an Australian Year 10 course or equivalent.

^*Mature age students (22+) may also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements.

^#Students below 18 years of age should have consent from their parents prior to getting enrolment in any courses.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND)

All students are required to complete IHNA's LLND test to ensure their readiness for the course and are encouraged to have basic computer skills to enhance their learning experience.

Professional Experience Placement Requirements

• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (NCC) or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
• Required immunisation
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check

There are no mandatory entry requirements for this course; however, following IHNA admission criteria will be applicable:

• 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course*
• Successful completion of an Australian Year 10 qualification or equivalent
• In addition to meeting the educational requirements applicants must demonstrate their competence in literacy and numeracy levels in an Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) at exit Level 3 and participate in a pre-training review when enrolling into the course.

^*Mature age students (22+) will also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the student to meet course requirements.

Note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are encouraged to apply.

All IHNA students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successfully undertaking the course. IHNA administers the LLND test to evaluate each student's suitability.

Digital Literacy

• Students should possess basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.
• Students should be in possession of their own laptops to facilitate the training and assessment.

• A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
• Immunisation prior to undertaking Professional Experience Placement (PEP) in healthcare facilities
• Declaration of having a disability, disorder, or on any medication that will need reasonable adjustments to fulfil these requirements
• Working with Children Check (WWCC): Students may have the opportunity to work with patients under the age of 18. Before students are allowed to contact with minors, students need to obtain a WWCC check.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, applicants should demonstrate ability to perform tasks as required by the industry.

• 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course
• Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 course or equivalent*
• *Mature age students (22+) without the minimum education requirements may also be considered for admission. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet qualification requirements such as significant work experience and competent language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills (LLND).

Entry to this course is open to individuals who have the following qualifications:

• CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Moreover, applicants will undergo a Pre-Training Review (PTR) to assess their suitability for the course. The PTR involves reviewing the learner's career objectives, prior education or experience, LLND (Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital) skills and any individual learning needs. It helps determine if the learner is ready for the course, whether they need additional support or adjustments.

• Successful completion of the Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
• 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course.
• Successful completion of the language, literary, numeracy and digital skills (LLND) test and demonstration of competence level as exit level 3, working at level 4, in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

• A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
• Immunisation prior to undertaking Professional Experience Placement (PEP) in healthcare facilities
• Declaration of having a disability, disorder, or on any medication that will need reasonable adjustments to fulfil these requirements
• Working with Children Check (WWCC): Students may have the opportunity to work with patients under the age of 18. Before students are allowed to contact with minors, students need to obtain a WWCC check.

(Students are encouraged to disclose any disabilities, disorders, or medications that may require reasonable adjustments to help us provide appropriate support.)

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however applicants should demonstrate ability to perform task as required by the industry.

• Applicants are required to be 17 years and 03 months old and above
• Successful completion of the Australian Year 10 or equivalent*
• Successful completion of the language, literary and numeracy (LLN) test and demonstration of competence level as exit level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)
• Mature age students (22+) will also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the student to meet course. requirements

^*Students are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the above course entry requirements

All IHNA students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successfully undertaking the course. IHNA administers the LLND test to evaluate each student's suitability.

Digital literacy


• Should possess basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.

• Students should be in possession of their own laptops to facilitate the training and assessment.

• A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
• Immunisation is required prior to undertaking 'Professional Experience Placement'(PEP) in healthcare facilities
• Please declare in your application if you have a disability, disorder, or if you're on any medication that'll require reasonable adjustments to fulfil these requirements.
• Working with Children Check: Student may have the opportunity to work with patients under the age of 18. However, before Student can be allowed contact with these minors Student needs to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Check