Diploma
Turn your passion for caring and helping others into a rewarding career in the healthcare industry. This course provides you with the current skills and knowledge in order to fulfil the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and to practice nursing in a variety of settings, including mental health, primary health, acute care, aged care and palliative care areas.
You will gain all the requirements aligned to current industry trends and will graduate with the following skills:
A large component of your studies will be a clinical placement where you can practice your skills and attributes. Upon completion of this course, you will have the qualities required to become a qualified Enrolled Nurse.
All students enrolled in the HLT5421 Diploma of Nursing course are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) for the duration of their course. On successful completion of all course requirements, you may be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
In Australia, nursing qualifications are accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). ANMAC is accountable to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) for assuring the Australian community that graduates of accredited programs can practice and care for people in a safe and competent manner.
ANMAC accredits nursing qualifications in accordance with a set of standards. Please refer to their website for more detailed information - https://anmac.org.au/standards-and-review/enrolled-nurse
Please note that the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) requires students to have an IELTS score (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking) to meet their registration requirements.
There is a scholarship available for new students starting this course in Semester 2 2024 at Geraldton, Kalgoorlie or Northam campus.
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English language requirements
1. English language test pathway
You must have successfully completed one of the following English language tests:
» an IELTS score (academic) of 7.0 with no band score less than 7.0;
» Occupational English Test (OET) with minimum score of 'B' in each of the four components;
» PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four components; or
» TOEFL iBT at a minimum overall score of 94 with reading at a minimum of 24, listening a minimum of 24, speaking at a minimum of 23 and writing at a minimum of 27; or
2. Primary language pathway
» You must have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in any of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and the United States of America. At least 2 years of study must be between Years 7-12.
More information on acceptable tests is available from www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au.
More information about recognised countries and the English language skills registration standard can be found on the NMBA Board's Registration Standards page.
Equivalent to Australian Year 12 with a pass in Year 11 Maths is required for entry into this course OR
Completion of 52895WA Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies is required for entry into this course.
Students enrolling into HLT54121 will require a National Police Clearance, WA Health Department Criminal History Record Check, Working with Children Check, Immunisation Clearance, Medical Clearance and an AHPRA student registration. All students enrolled in this Diploma are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) for the course duration. On completion of all course requirements, you may be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Students may be required to undertake Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) Literacy & Numeracy assessment testing and achieve an exit level score of 3 (working at level 4) Literacy and Numeracy Testing. Students who have provided a formal English Language result are only required to complete the numeracy component.
This course requires immunisations and/or proof of vaccination status before attending mandatory work placement. Costs and vaccine requirements may vary depending on your placement centre and/or doctor's fee schedule. Please follow instructions/advice provided to you during enrolment/orientation. You will not be able to complete your course if these requirements are not met.
Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.
To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 25 units. These 25 are comprised of 20 core units and 5 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.
Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.