This course will qualify you to work as an enrolled nurse in a range of health care settings including hospitals, health clinics, community organisations or residential care. The Diploma of Nursing is part of the enrolled nurse registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Please note: This qualification has been superseded — see new course details here
Through this training, you'll learn about working as a nurse within the Australian healthcare system, including the ethics and legalities of nursing; performing clinical assessment of patients; principles of wound management; administering medicines and intravenous therapy; supporting patients with mental health issues; monitoring cute and chronic health conditions; palliative care approaches; infection controls; and more! Training includes work placements in a nursing setting.
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This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Marr Mooditj Training offers the HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing. The qualification reflects the role of an Enrolled Nurse working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and covers the application of skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care for people across the health sector. A lifespan approach underpins this qualification, with relevant competencies that relate to the different stages of life identified within the units.
Entry Requirements;
• 18 years of age +
• Photo ID proof of age
• Year 12 Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent from another Australian State or Territory, passing in maths and science AND
• Achievement of Exit level 3 in an ACER literacy, language and numeracy test.
• If WACE is not obtained, the minimum requirement is attendance and satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English, including at least two (2) years between Years 7 and 12, as specified in the NMBA language skills registration standard.
• COVID-19 Full Vaccination Certificate.
Marr Mooditj Training is funded by the Department of Training and Workforce Development to deliver this qualification to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders under the Participation Equity Program and to Jobseekers under the Participation Work Readiness Program.Our courses are delivered on campus in Perth at 295 Manning Road, Waterford WA 6152. For all enquiries, or to apply to study this qualification please call 08 9351 9344. Further information is available on our website www.marrmooditj.com.au
Delivery location
Offered via a blend of face to face on-campus and simulated laboratory learning this is the ideal starting point for you to become a qualified Enrolled Nurse and work within the Australian Health Care system
Our course is delivered two days a week over 18 months with full time practical placement of 480 hours provided in a variety of current industry situations.
If you’ve always wanted to be a nurse, this is where to start!
Why study this course?
- Learn from experienced nurses and clinical specialists’ onsite at Open Colleges School of Health's state-of-the-art campuses in Perth.
- Gain hands-on experience with simulation hospital wards and skills lab training
- Experience industry and solidify your learning with our practical clinical placements across Community, Aged Care and Hospital settings.
Delivery location
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.