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HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

National ID HLT54121 State ID BGW5

Make a difference in someone's day.

This qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse.

Enrolled nurses provide nursing care for people across the health care continuum and...

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Nursing nurses diploma

This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.

^ Please note: Eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.

CampusesGeraldton. Kalgoorlie. Northam.

When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024.

Study Mode On campus.

Make a difference in someone's day.

This qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse.

Enrolled nurses provide nursing care for people across the health care continuum and at all stages of life.

To be eligible to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse and to practice in Australia, individuals must complete a Diploma of Nursing program accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved as ‘an approved program of study’ by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) in accordance with the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards. To confirm the education provider holds the necessary accreditation check the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) at www.ahpra.gov.au.

The scope of practice for enrolled nurses is determined by legislative requirements and the policies and procedures of the employing organisation.

This qualification may contribute to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) registration requirements to practice as an enrolled nurse.

Please note: This course replaces the HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing course.(opens in a new tab)

Important information

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Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 18 Months
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Geraldton
How Classroom

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twenty five (25) units of competence, comprising twenty (20) core and five (5) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $6.81
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety $0.00 $6.81
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $7.93
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status $0.00 $32.23
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information $0.00 $28.15
HLTENN035 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system $0.00 $40.37
HLTENN036 Apply communication skills in nursing practice $0.00 $20.57
HLTENN037 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care $0.00 $18.70
HLTENN038 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care $0.00 $46.47
HLTENN039 Apply principles of wound management $0.00 $23.74
HLTENN040 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy $0.00 $244.47
HLTENN041 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice $0.00 $21.68
HLTENN042 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions $0.00 $43.00
HLTENN043 Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions $0.00 $82.02
HLTENN044 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions $0.00 $66.15
HLTENN045 Implement and monitor care of the older person $0.00 $49.76
HLTENN047 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting $0.00 $32.23
HLTENN068 Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice $0.00 $34.45
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control $0.00 $21.68
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care $0.00 $6.81

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Develop personal work priorities
$0.00 $11.26
Research and apply evidence to practice
$0.00 $18.70
Provide First Aid
$0.00 $50.00
Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes
$0.00 $30.53
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
$0.00 $10.10

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Details

Duration 18 Months
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Kalgoorlie
How Classroom

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twenty five (25) units of competence, comprising twenty (20) core and five (5) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $6.81
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety $0.00 $6.81
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $7.93
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status $0.00 $32.23
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information $0.00 $28.15
HLTENN035 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system $0.00 $40.37
HLTENN036 Apply communication skills in nursing practice $0.00 $20.57
HLTENN037 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care $0.00 $18.70
HLTENN038 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care $0.00 $46.47
HLTENN039 Apply principles of wound management $0.00 $23.74
HLTENN040 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy $0.00 $244.47
HLTENN041 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice $0.00 $21.68
HLTENN042 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions $0.00 $43.00
HLTENN043 Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions $0.00 $82.02
HLTENN044 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions $0.00 $66.15
HLTENN045 Implement and monitor care of the older person $0.00 $49.76
HLTENN047 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting $0.00 $32.23
HLTENN068 Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice $0.00 $34.45
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control $0.00 $21.68
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care $0.00 $6.81

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Develop personal work priorities
$0.00 $11.26
Research and apply evidence to practice
$0.00 $18.70
Provide First Aid
$0.00 $10.10
Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes
$0.00 $30.53
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
$0.00 $10.10

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Details

Duration 18 Months
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Northam
How Classroom

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twenty five (25) units of competence, comprising twenty (20) core and five (5) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $6.81
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety $0.00 $6.81
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $7.93
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status $0.00 $32.23
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information $0.00 $28.15
HLTENN035 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system $0.00 $40.37
HLTENN036 Apply communication skills in nursing practice $0.00 $20.57
HLTENN037 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care $0.00 $18.70
HLTENN038 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care $0.00 $46.47
HLTENN039 Apply principles of wound management $0.00 $23.74
HLTENN040 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy $0.00 $244.47
HLTENN041 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice $0.00 $21.68
HLTENN042 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions $0.00 $43.00
HLTENN043 Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions $0.00 $82.02
HLTENN044 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions $0.00 $66.15
HLTENN045 Implement and monitor care of the older person $0.00 $49.76
HLTENN047 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting $0.00 $32.23
HLTENN068 Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice $0.00 $34.45
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control $0.00 $21.68
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care $0.00 $6.81

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Develop personal work priorities
$0.00 $11.26
Research and apply evidence to practice
$0.00 $18.70
Provide First Aid
$0.00 $0.00
Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes
$0.00 $30.53
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
$0.00 $10.10

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 18 Months
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Geraldton
How Classroom

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twenty five (25) units of competence, comprising twenty (20) core and five (5) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $6.81
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety $0.00 $6.81
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $7.93
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status $0.00 $32.23
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information $0.00 $28.15
HLTENN035 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system $0.00 $40.37
HLTENN036 Apply communication skills in nursing practice $0.00 $20.57
HLTENN037 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care $0.00 $18.70
HLTENN038 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care $0.00 $46.47
HLTENN039 Apply principles of wound management $0.00 $23.74
HLTENN040 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy $0.00 $244.47
HLTENN041 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice $0.00 $21.68
HLTENN042 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions $0.00 $43.00
HLTENN043 Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions $0.00 $82.02
HLTENN044 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions $0.00 $66.15
HLTENN045 Implement and monitor care of the older person $0.00 $49.76
HLTENN047 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting $0.00 $32.23
HLTENN068 Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice $0.00 $34.45
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control $0.00 $21.68
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care $0.00 $6.81

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Develop personal work priorities
$0.00 $11.26
Research and apply evidence to practice
$0.00 $18.70
Provide First Aid
$0.00 $50.00
Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes
$0.00 $30.53
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
$0.00 $10.10

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Details

Duration 18 Months
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Northam
How Classroom

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twenty five (25) units of competence, comprising twenty (20) core and five (5) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people $0.00 $6.81
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety $0.00 $6.81
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice $0.00 $7.93
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status $0.00 $32.23
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information $0.00 $28.15
HLTENN035 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system $0.00 $40.37
HLTENN036 Apply communication skills in nursing practice $0.00 $20.57
HLTENN037 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care $0.00 $18.70
HLTENN038 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care $0.00 $46.47
HLTENN039 Apply principles of wound management $0.00 $23.74
HLTENN040 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy $0.00 $244.47
HLTENN041 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice $0.00 $21.68
HLTENN042 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions $0.00 $43.00
HLTENN043 Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions $0.00 $82.02
HLTENN044 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions $0.00 $66.15
HLTENN045 Implement and monitor care of the older person $0.00 $49.76
HLTENN047 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting $0.00 $32.23
HLTENN068 Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice $0.00 $34.45
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control $0.00 $21.68
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care $0.00 $6.81

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Develop personal work priorities
$0.00 $11.26
Research and apply evidence to practice
$0.00 $18.70
Provide First Aid
$0.00 $0.00
Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes
$0.00 $30.53
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
$0.00 $10.10

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

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