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Diploma of Nursing | SA and WA campus-based learning

SKU:HLT54121

Build a meaningful career that gives you a sense of purpose and opens the door to diverse job opportunities with the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing. This course is an ideal starting point for those looking to become a qualified Enrolled Nurse in Australia.

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Campus based with Clinical Placement

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Adelaide Campus Intake Open

Intake closing date: 29th of October 2026

Attendance days: Thursdays & Fridays

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Diploma of Nursing | SA and WA campus-based learning

Course Overview
Academic Information
Entry Requirements
Upcoming Intakes
Funding Options
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Why study this course?

HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

Learn from experienced professionals, with nurses and clinical specialists guiding your learning in state-of-the-art facilities and simulated clinical labs.
Study with flexible blended learning, combining online learning with practical on-campus sessions using a Flipped Classroom approach.
Build real-world nursing skills through hands-on skills lab training and clinical placements in professional healthcare settings.

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Course Overview

Learn how to perform clinical assessments, contribute to the nursing care of people with complex needs and more.

You will engage with pre-readings and self-directed learning packages before attending your face-to-face facilitated education sessions on campus. The delivery schedule consists of two (2) full days of attendance on campus per week for facilitated education sessions with your educator and practical sessions in our skills lab.

You will be required, on average, to commit at least 10 to 20 hours per week of additional study time (in your own time) to complete the pre-readings, online self-directed learning packages, workbooks and assessment materials.

Awarded by: YourLife Health & Learning Inc trading as Open Colleges School of Health ABN 39 742 730 429 (RTO 40049 | CRICOS Provider 03733E)

Course duration: 2 years, including clinical placement and holiday breaks. Placement Duration: 400 to 480 hours

Qualification level: Diploma

Delivery methods: Blended delivery comprising two (2) days per week of on-campus attendance, combined with online study, and four (4) clinical placement blocks arranged by the School at partnered host facilities.

Recognition: This program is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Visit the AHPRA Approved Programs of Study list for further information.

Job Outcomes

Enrolled Nurse

Subjects

This qualification includes a range of units designed to build the foundational skills and knowledge needed to work in the healthcare industry.

CHCDIV001Work with diverse people

CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve on professional practice

HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status

HLTAAP003Analyse and respond to client health information

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for this course are as follows:

Be 18 years of age or over
Be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or have a permanent humanitarian visa or certain temporary visas with study rights
Reside in South Australia or Western Australia for the duration of your course
Provide evidence that you meet one of the Nursing and Midwifery English Language Skills Registration (ELSR) Standard pathways (refer to Frequently Asked Questions)
Complete an online assessment to test your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills OR Reading, Numeracy and Writing (RNW) skills against the standard levels of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). Assessments are state based and may require campus attendance for completion (refer to Frequently Asked Questions)
Provide a declaration regarding your ability to meet the core skills inherent requirements of an Enrolled Nurse (refer to Frequently Asked Questions)

International Students

In addition to above requirements:

Have successfully completed the overseas equivalent to an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (Year 12)
Meet the Australian Department of Home Affairs eligibility criteria for a Student Visa to Australia
Complete a Genuine Student (GS) assessment. Offshore applicants will be required to provide evidence of financial capacity to study and live in Australia for the duration of your course.
Provide evidence of the required Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your course.

Offshore international applicants will be required to apply through an approved Education Agent for enrolment and visa application support.

Attendance days: Thursdays & Fridays

Subsidiesed Training- The South Australian Government pays part of your accredited course fees for you. Concession is also available for subsidised students who hold a current concession card. You can gain more information and your eligibility for subsidised training when you apply and from: https://mytraining.skills.sa.gov.au/training/get-started/check-eligibility
The Diploma of Nursing is subsidised by the Government of South Australia and is available at the subsided rate of $9,729.58

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Fees and Subsidies for studying the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing?

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Fees for studying in Western Australia

Fee Free Study for 2026 - https://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/skillsready
The Free Free Policy, also known as the Jobs and Skills subsidy, is an initiative offered by the Department of Training and Workforce Development WA. Open Colleges School of Health became one of the institutions offering this policy in 2023 and has been extended to 2026. We offer the Diploma of Nursing fee free.
Under the Skills Ready subsidy program, tuition fees are full covered, however resource fees, incidental costs and other administration costs may be charged accordingly. These additional costs will be clarified during the enrolment process.
Resource fees are charged to cover materials required and used for training. For example, Workshop materials, workbooks/lab materials.
Administrative/incidental costs cover study Identification cards, additional uniforms, printing of Statements of Attainments, suspension fees.
The Fee free subsidy is subject to eligibility. Any fees charges are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

Fees for studying in South Australia:

The South Australian Government offer subsidised training and pays part of your accredited courses fees for you.
Concessions are also available for subsidised students who hold a current concession card. You can gain more information and check your eligibility for subsidised training when you apply and from https://mytraining.skills.sa.gov.au/training/get-started/check-eligibility
Total course costs: $26,000, with a subsidised rate of $14,654.89.

What assessments would I have to do for this course?

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Case studies, Logbook and Portfolios, Practical skills assessments, Quizzes and Multiple-Choice Questions, Role plays, Third party observations, Written assignments

Where can I find the Forms, Policies and Procedures?

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Please visit the SOH website for Forms, Policies and Procedures.