HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
Embark on a rewarding career as an enrolled nurse
Make a difference in hospitals, clinics, and community organisations. Train in our simulated hospital ward with state-of-the-art equipment.
This Diploma covers human biology, chemistry, medical terminology, medicines, and interpersonal skills for diverse backgrounds. Gain industry-relevant skills for a fulfilling healthcare career.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
This course is a VET Student Loan eligible course. A VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth and is only available to students who are eligible.
To find out if you are eligible or to see the list of eligible courses visit our Student Loans page.
Overview
Where Murdoch
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2024
How On Campus
As an enrolled nurse you can make a difference in a range of health care settings including hospitals, health clinics, community organisations or residential care. You will train in our simulated hospital ward with state-of-the-art medical equipment. This Diploma will teach you how to be an Enrolled nurse by providing skills and knowledge in human biology, chemistry, medical terminology, medicines and how to deal with a range of people from different backgrounds. You'll gain skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.
Entry to the Diploma of Nursing is very competitive. It is recommended that you discuss your application with a career development advisor. If you are unsure if you meet the requirements or if you have any questions please contact us.
Check eligibility criteria and more information for VET student loans.
- assist in the provision of preventative, curative and rehabilitative nursing
- understand anatomy and physiology
- understand and implement infection control
- provide nursing care for the client
- understand legal and ethical parameters
- promote positive health
- understand health issues of Indigenous Australians
- contribute to the nutritional and mental health care of the clients
Under the National Law, you will be registered as a nursing student with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for the duration of the course, and will be required to declare any impairment that may place the public at risk of harm. Our Informed Choices Guide - Nursing - PDF download (402 KB) (PDF document) lists the skills and attributes necessary to study and work in this field.
Core Skill Requirements (Inherent Requirements)
To work in the industry area identified, the following skills needs to be considered;
Observational skills – this includes the ability to:
- notice changes in people’s behavior, ability and the environment
- recognise the deteriorating patient
- identify safety hazards and risks
- observe and understand non-verbal cues (e.g. facial expressions, body language)
- identify signs of verbal distress and / or aggression
Communication skills – this includes the ability to:
- communicate effectively with a range of people (e.g. clients, families, co-workers)
- use appropriate language and respect when working with people from different cultures
- listen attentively to what is being said
- read and understand written information
- understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- understand and respond to verbal and non- verbal communication
- write comprehensive communication appropriate to the situation
- use technology to communicate (e.g. computer for reports, emails, documents)
- communicate and work with other people as a team
Technical and / or Motor skills – this includes the ability to:
- deal with physical demands of manual tasks (e.g. bending, squatting, kneeling, crouching, repetitive movements, carrying, reaching)
- be on your feet for extended periods of time, both walking and standing
- grasp, push, turn and manipulate objects
- use equipment and other technology (e.g. computers, push wheelchairs, manual handling equipment)
- have sufficient vision to safely perform the required range of skills
- hear and differentiate sounds that may alert you of a problem (e.g. alarms, calls )
- deal with body fluids (e.g. urine, faeces, blood)
Cognitive / intellectual skills – this includes the ability to:
- gather, understand, organise, recall and communicate information
- use judgement / basic problem-solving skills (e.g. to respond to immediate safety risks)
- understand other people’s perspectives / opinions and respect their choices
- understand and use maths effectively (e.g. measurements, calculations, 24-hour clock)
- maintain a sufficient level of concentration to complete an activity / task
- be attentive in interaction with others (e.g. to identify risks, to identify changes)
- perform tasks in a safe manner and within reasonable timeframes
Behavioural and social skills – this includes the ability to:
- demonstrate patience and willingness to work with a variety of people
- able to work under pressure
- demonstrate professional behaviour (e.g. punctuality, maintaining confidentiality and respect personal boundaries)
- control your emotions and reactions and withhold personal opinions
- tolerate proximity with individuals and be able to interact with all genders
- adapt to change
- take responsibility for own actions – including use of social media
- comply with legal requirements of industry (e.g. criminal history check)
This course requires flu and COVID-19 vaccination, medical test, NDIS/health clearance, police clearance and working with children check prior to work placement. See the important information tab for instructions.
Important information
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $0.00 | $24.75 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $0.00 | $26.00 |
| HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status | $0.00 | $89.50 |
| HLTENN036 Apply communication skills in nursing practice | $0.00 | $60.75 |
| HLTENN037 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care | $0.00 | $138.25 |
| HLTENN038 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care | $0.00 | $204.75 |
| HLTENN041 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice | $0.00 | $54.75 |
| HLTENN045 Implement and monitor care of the older person | $0.00 | $150.75 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $0.00 | $72.25 |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | $0.00 | $67.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $95.50 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $984.50 | $984.50 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.25 |
| HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information | $0.00 | $123.50 |
| HLTENN035 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system | $0.00 | $74.00 |
| HLTENN039 Apply principles of wound management | $0.00 | $186.25 |
| HLTENN040 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy | $0.00 | $249.75 |
| HLTENN043 Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions | $0.00 | $153.50 |
| HLTENN044 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions | $0.00 | $153.50 |
| HLTENN047 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting | $0.00 | $65.75 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $1,016.50 | $1,016.50 |
Semester 1, 2026
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| HLTENN042 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions | $0.00 | $73.00 |
| HLTENN068 Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice | $0.00 | $47.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $28.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $10.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $116.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $33.75 |
Semester 1, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $309.75 | $309.75 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Units and fees
Semester 2, 2024
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | $0.00 | $24.75 |
| CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | $0.00 | $26.00 |
| HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status | $0.00 | $89.50 |
| HLTENN036 Apply communication skills in nursing practice | $0.00 | $60.75 |
| HLTENN037 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care | $0.00 | $138.25 |
| HLTENN038 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care | $0.00 | $204.75 |
| HLTENN041 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice | $0.00 | $54.75 |
| HLTENN045 Implement and monitor care of the older person | $0.00 | $150.75 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $0.00 | $72.25 |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | $0.00 | $67.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $95.50 |
Semester 2, 2024 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $984.50 | $984.50 |
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $10.25 |
| HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information | $0.00 | $123.50 |
| HLTENN035 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system | $0.00 | $74.00 |
| HLTENN039 Apply principles of wound management | $0.00 | $186.25 |
| HLTENN040 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy | $0.00 | $249.75 |
| HLTENN043 Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions | $0.00 | $153.50 |
| HLTENN044 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions | $0.00 | $153.50 |
| HLTENN047 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting | $0.00 | $65.75 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $1,016.50 | $1,016.50 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| HLTENN042 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions | $0.00 | $73.00 |
| HLTENN068 Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice | $0.00 | $47.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $28.50 |
|
|
$0.00 | $10.75 |
|
|
$0.00 | $116.25 |
|
|
$0.00 | $33.75 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $309.75 | $309.75 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.