Open Colleges School of Health
Diploma of Nursing
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Build a career that’s meaningful, fills you with a sense of purpose, and provides diverse job opportunities, with the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing course. Offered via a blend of on-campus and online learning the Diploma of Nursing is the ideal starting point for South Australia or Western Australia residents looking to become a qualified Enrolled Nurse in Australia.
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 Adelaide and Perth.
- Get flexible! Some of your learning will be delivered online, so you can study anywhere, anytime.
- Gain hands-on experience with skills lab training and clinical placements.
Delivery mode
Open Colleges School of Health offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
400 to 480 hours- Level 1, 144 North Terrace, Adelaide
- Level 6, 202 Pier St, Perth
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
The entry requirements for the Diploma of Nursing course at Open Colleges School of Health are as follows.
You will need to:
- 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;
- Provide evidence that you meet one of the Nursing and Midwifery English Language Skills Registration (ELSR) Standard pathways;
- Complete an online assessment to test your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills against the standard levels of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF);
- Provide a declaration regarding your ability to meet the core skill requirements of an Enrolled Nurse (refer to Inherent Requirements below for further information).
Course fees
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
South Australia
SA Students Only? Our End Of Financial Year sale has officially begun! Enrol now and get 20% off our HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing. You only have until July 17th to claim your discounted fees.
- Fee For Service price for students not eligible for any government subsidy - $26,500
- Price for students eligible for government subsidised training in SA - $15,090*
- Price for students eligible for government subsidised training in SA who hold valid concession cards - $9,815*
* Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions apply, visit www.skills.sa.gov.au
Western Australia
Study for FREE in 2023 in WA!
Open Colleges School of Health's, Diploma of Nursing is free in WA throughout 2023. If you commence the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing course in 2023, all tuition fees are 100% subsidised by the WA State Government* for the entire duration of your course. (*Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions apply).
- Fee For Service price for students not eligible for any government subsidy - $26,500
- Study for Free in 2023! All tuition^ fees are 100% subsidised by the WA State Government* for the entire duration of your course if you commence in 2023 at our WA Campus.
* Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions apply.
^ Resource fees and incidental costs still apply.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Nursing will prepare you for the following roles.
Enrolled Nurse
An Enrolled Nurse provides care to patients in a range of settings such as hospitals, healthcare facilities and residential care environments. You...
Aged Care Nurse
An Aged Care Nurse provides specialised care to elderly patients in a hospital, healthcare environment or an aged care facility. You’ll monitor hea...
Mental Health Nurse
A Mental Health Nurse provides care to patients dealing with mental health issues. You might work in a hospital, in a community care environment or...
Rehabilitation Nurse
A Rehabilitation Nurse provides care to patients who are recovering from an accident, injury or illness. You might work in a hospital, a specialist...
Community Health Nurse
Community Health Nurses are qualified RNs who have undertaken specialist training in primary health care and community health. They provide nursing...
Cosmetic Nurse
A Cosmetic Nurse performs a range of cosmetic beauty treatments for clients. You might be trained in various services or specialise in a particular...
Acute Care Nurse
An Acute Care Nurse provides advanced nursing care to patients in a hospital or other specialist health care facility. You might work in an emergen...
Critical Care Nurse
A Critical Care Nurse provides specialist nursing care to patients in an emergency department or intensive care unit. You might also work in critic...
Renal Care Nurse
A Renal Care Nurse provides specialist nursing care to patients having treatment for renal impairments. You might work with patients on dialysis or...
Remote Area Nurse
A Remote Area Nurse in Australia provides essential healthcare to isolated communities, serving as the primary contact for patients. Their duties i...
About Open Colleges School of Health
Open Colleges has been providing life changing education for over 100 years, and we are now Australia’s leader in online education. So far, we have helped over 800,000 students gain the skills to launch, change or take the next step in their careers.
