- This course is only available to students in South Australia
Course Overview
Build a meaningful career that makes a difference with the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing. This nationally recognised qualification provides the essential skills, knowledge, and practical training needed to become a qualified Enrolled Nurse in Australia.
Delivered through a blended learning approach, this course combines online study, hands-on skills training, and clinical placements, giving you the flexibility to learn while gaining real-world experience.
Why choose this course?
- Learn from experienced nurses and clinical specialists at our state-of-the-art training facilities
- Enjoy the flexibility of online learning, allowing you to study from anywhere
- Develop confidence and competence with practical skills labs and clinical placements
- Graduate job-ready with strong industry connections and career support
If you’ve always dreamed of becoming a nurse, this is your first step towards a rewarding and impactful career in healthcare.
Campus Locations
Recognition
Study Method
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- South Australia
- Adelaide
Duration Study Load
- Full-Time – 2 years, including clinical placement and holiday breaks
Delivery
A combination of flexible delivery modes, including online, classroom-based (face-to-face training), self-directed learning, and practical ‘hands-on’ clinical skills.
The delivery schedule consists of two full days of attendance on campus per week for facilitated education sessions with your educator and practical sessions in our skills lab.
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing course at School of Health are as follows.
You will need to:
- Be 18 years of age or over AND
- Be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or have a permanent humanitarian visa or certain temporary visas with study rights AND
- Reside in South Australia or Western Australia AND
- Provide evidence that you meet one of the Nursing and Midwifery English Language Skills Registration (ELSR) Standard pathways (refer to English Language Requirements in your Course Guide for further information) AND
- Complete an online assessment to test your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills, or Reading, Numeracy and Writing (South Australian applicants eligible for state based funding), against the standard levels of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) (refer to Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment in your Course Guide for further information) AND
- Provide a declaration regarding your ability to meet the core skill requirements of an Enrolled Nurse (refer to Inherent Requirements in your Course Guide for further information).
Work Placement
As part of the course, you will be required to complete compulsory Professional Experience Placements (PEP) which will be undertaken in a variety of clinical settings which include Residential Aged Care, Rehabilitation, Community / Primary Care, Mental Health and Acute Care environments. These will vary between 10 to 30 working days in duration and will require attendance as per Host Facility rosters.
During the compulsory PEP, you will be rostered according to standard industry shifts. The following shifts are provided as examples only as shift times can vary between facilities:
- Early 7:00am to 3:30pm / 6:30am to 2:00pm
- Late 1:00pm to 9:30pm / 1:30pm to 10:00pm
- Night 9:00pm to 7:30am / 9:30pm to 7:00am
Placement prerequisites:
- A clear and unencumbered Criminal History check (refer to Criminal History Check in your Course Guide)
- A current immunisation record with evidence of up to date vaccinations (refer to Immunisation Requirements in your Course Guide)
- A current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) as per your course timetable (refer to First Aid Requirements in you Course Guide)
- A Certificate of Completion for the Manual Handling Workshop as per your course timetable OR a Statement of Attainment for HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely (refer to Manual Handling Requirements in your Course Guide)
- Satisfactory completion of COVID-19 online learning modules in accordance with State Health Department requirements (refer to COVID-19 Risk Management Requirements in your Course Guide)
- A self-declaration that you are fit to undertake the role of a nursing student including but not limited to your ability to meet the core skill requirements of an Enrolled Nurse (refer to Inherent Requirements in your Course Guide). Access to and participation in PEP will require medical clearance where these requirements cannot be met for reasons of illness, surgery, injury, or other physical impairment
Recognition Of Prior Learning
We offer all students the opportunity to apply for RPL. It is important to note that RPL is not guaranteed, and you will need to provide sufficient evidence to be assessed against the current competency(ies) listed in the Diploma of Nursing. You can apply for RPL at any time during the course of study; however, this needs to be undertaken before commencing the unit(s) of competency for which you are applying for RPL.
Assessment
- Case studies
- Knowledge tests
- Oral assessments
- Practical skills assessments
- Role plays
- Third party evidence
- Written assessments
Additional Information
This qualification is delivered and assessed by YourLife Health & Learning Inc t/a Open Colleges School of Health (Provider number: 40049).
The testamur will be issued by YourLife Health & Learning Inc t/a Open Colleges School of Health.
Intakes
South Australia
- July 2025 – enrolment cut-off 18th of July 2025 (Monday and Wednesday campus attendance)
- October 2025 – enrolment cut-off 29th of October 2025 (Thursday and Friday campus attendance)
Subjects
About School of Health
Established in 2001, the School of Health has been committed to developing skilled and compassionate enrolled nurses and individual support care workers. With a strong focus on practical, hands-on training, our graduates are highly regarded and in demand across the industry. At our state-of-the-art campuses, students learn from experienced nurses and clinical specialists, gaining the expertise and confidence needed to excel in real-world healthcare settings.
Our nationally recognised courses in health and community care combine online and on-campus study with practical training though industry placements. These blended courses provide you with the flexibility of online study, while also allowing you to build your knowledge, confidence and hands-on skills to deliver exceptional care to patients and clients.
Currently, we offer blended learning at our South Australia and Western Australia campuses.
YourLife Health & Learning Inc t/a School of Health is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Number: 40049)
