Institute of Health and Nursing Australia Courses

Admission Requirements

Standard entry requirements for the BSW include Year 12 completion or Certificate IV completion or equivalent, studied in English, work and/or volunteer experience in human services will be considered alongside education requirements.

English Language Proficiency

• Academic IELTS level Overall 7.0 and no band less than 7.0 or equivalent scores in PTE/ other, OR
• Direct entry through a pass in an Australian English for Academic Purpose (EAP) course with the minimum score of 70%, OR
• As prescribed/ recommended by the AASW

Credits

Pathway entry with credits for Australian bachelor's degree in Community Work, Youth Work, Human Services, or other Bachelor degrees.

Completion of an Australian VET Diploma in Community Services or Youth Work or Mental Health or completion of an Overseas BSW (verified) gives upto 8-unit credits across Year 1 / Year 2 of the BSW.

Unit credits from Australian bachelor programs can give up to 12 unit credits.

The accreditation ascribed to the IHM Bachelor of Social Work Program is provisional accreditation which is traditionally assigned to a new program which has not yet delivered its first graduates. Provisional and Conditional accreditation does not impact graduates of a course with this status. Graduates have the same eligibility and standing as graduates of fully accredited programs.

English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements has to be met by the student

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.

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

There are no pre-requisites or any other training package entry requirements for this course.

IHNA has in place admission criteria for courses in its scope as required by its 'Application and Enrolment Procedure for VET Courses' to ensure that candidates meet industry requirements.

• Applicants are required to be 18 years' old
• In addition, all the applicants are required to have successfully completed an ACSF test and demonstrate competence as working at Level 3 for all indicators to enroll for this qualification (issued within the last 12 months from the time of admission).

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.

• A satisfactory National Police Clearance / Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate (AFP).
• WWCC
• IHNA highly recommends students to complete the immunization process before the Professional Experience Placement start date as some facilities will not provide placement to student without immunisation.

It is also essential for the student to possess basic computer skills. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

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

• Applicants are required to be 18 years old and above
• Successful completion of an Australian Year 10 qualification or equivalent.

Note: 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 qualification 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.

• 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 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.)

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing an applicant is required to:

• Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification
  • or 3 years Diploma of Nursing leading to Registered Nurses in home country having one year of work experience.
• Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or
  • Be a registered nurse with the Nurses' Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence

English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements has to be met by the student

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing an applicant is required to:

• Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification
  • or 3 years Diploma of Nursing leading to Registered Nurses in home country having one year of work experience.
• Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or
  • Be a registered nurse with the Nurses' Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence

English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements has to be met by the student

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing an applicant is required to:

• Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification
  • or 3 years Diploma of Nursing leading to Registered Nurses in home country having one year of work experience.
• Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or
  • Be a registered nurse with the Nurses' Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence

English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements has to be met by the student

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing an applicant is required to:

• Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification
  • or 3 years Diploma of Nursing leading to Registered Nurses in home country having one year of work experience.
• Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or
  • Be a registered nurse with the Nurses' Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence

English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements has to be met by the student

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing an applicant is required to:

• Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification
  • or 3 years Diploma of Nursing leading to Registered Nurses in home country having one year of work experience.
• Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or
  • Be a registered nurse with the Nurses' Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence

English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements has to be met by the student

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing an applicant is required to:

• Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification
  • or 3 years Diploma of Nursing leading to Registered Nurses in home country having one year of work experience.
• Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or
  • Be a registered nurse with the Nurses' Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence

English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements has to be met by the student

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing an applicant is required to:

• Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification
  • or 3 years Diploma of Nursing leading to Registered Nurses in home country having one year of work experience.
• Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or
  • Be a registered nurse with the Nurses' Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence

English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements has to be met by the student

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing an applicant is required to:

• Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification
  • or 3 years Diploma of Nursing leading to Registered Nurses in home country having one year of work experience.
• Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or
  • Be a registered nurse with the Nurses' Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence

English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements has to be met by the student