Diploma of Nursing

Diploma

The HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing is a nationally recognised qualification that equips individuals with the skills and knowledge required to work as an Enrolled Nurse in various healthcare settings.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

24 - 104 weeks full-time

Course Code

HLT54121, 116731A

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar, May, Aug, Nov

International Fees

$18,000 per year / $36,000 total

About this course

The HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing is a nationally recognised qualification that equips individuals with the skills and knowledge required to work as an Enrolled Nurse in various healthcare settings. This comprehensive program covers essential nursing practices, including patient care, medication administration, wound management, and infection control. It combines theoretical learning with practical experience, preparing graduates to provide high-quality care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses or other healthcare professionals.

Entry requirements

Course Entry Requirements

Academic:

Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent; OR
Completion of a Certificate IV level or higher qualification or equivalent

English Proficiency:

Applicants must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)# English Language Registration Standard:

Primary Language Pathway
- Complete a declaration to declare English as their primary language; OR
English Language Test Pathway
- Provide test result reports for one of the following tests taken within the 2 years prior to completing an application:
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of at least 7.0 with no band less than 7.0
- PTE Academic: Overall score of at least 65 with no individual skill below 65
- OET: At least B Grade in all components
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum total score of 94, with minimum score of 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking

# Further details can be found at: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - Fact sheet: English language skills registration standard (nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au)

Acceptable English Proficiency Test Results

The above results can be from one test sitting, or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if:

IELTS Academic:
- you achieve a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting, and
- you achieve a minimum score of 7 in each component across the two sittings, and
- no score in any component of the test is below 6.5
PTE Academic:
- a minimum overall score of 65 is achieved in each sitting, and
- you achieve a minimum score of 65 in each of the communicative skills across the two sittings, and
- no score in any of the communicative skills is below 58
OET:
- you are tested in all four components in each sitting, and
- you achieve a minimum score of B in each component across the two sittings, and
- no score in any component of the test is below C.
TOEFL iBT:
- a minimum total score of 94 is achieved in each sitting, and you achieve a minimum score of 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking across the two sittings, and
- no score in any of the sections here is below; 20 for listening, 19 for reading, 24 for writing, and 20 for speaking

Other Requirements

Course Pre-Requisite Requirements:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of course commencement
Successful completion of the language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test and demonstration of competence level as exit level 3
Completion of a Pre-Enrolment Interview

Basic Computer Literacy:

Stanley College requires that students for this course have 'basic computer literacy' which covers 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.

Study locations

West Perth

Mirrabooka

James Street

Career pathways

Career Opportunities

This qualification suits students seeking a career as an Enrolled Nurse.

Graduates of the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing are eligible to register as Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and can seek employment across various settings such as hospitals, aged care, disability services, community health, and acute care facilities.

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