Pathway to
Diploma of Nursing

CRICOS Code: 094262M | National Code: HLT33115

If you are passionate about the healthcare of our community and want to play a key role in supporting front-line healthcare workers, the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work Acute Care) could lead you to a rewarding career.

You will learn to interpret and apply medical terminology, work with diverse people, recognise healthy body systems, comply with infection prevention and control policies, as well as the fundamentals of workplace health and safety.

TAFE NSW teachers will equip you with the knowledge you will need to provide support and assistance to health professionals and the patients in their care.

Subject area: Nursing

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Year 10 or equivalent

English Language Requirements:

• Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent

Package Entry Requirement:The entry requirement for a package with Diploma of Nursing is:

• Academic IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 across all bands or equivalent

TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you

COURSE INTAKES

for 2024

for 2025

CRICOS Code: 110160B | National Code: HLT54121

The Diploma of Nursing prepares you to provide expert nursing care across the health sector.

You will learn anatomy and physiology, infection control and medication administration to work in a range of health care settings including acute, aged care, rehabilitation and mental health.

TAFE NSW has developed this course in consultation with peak bodies and industry partners. Our extensive network gives you the opportunity to learn in diverse workplaces and to improve your technical and professional nursing skills.

Your work placement and on-the-job training will give you diploma level nursing skills across a range of nursing disciplines.

Numeracy Requirements:

All international students will be required to undertake a Numeracy test prior to commencing the Diploma of Nursing. The purpose is to demonstrate sufficient numeracy skills. This is a requirement of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).

To meet this requirement you will need to complete an assessment and achieve competency of at least Exit Level 3 in Numeracy.

How will I do the test?

As part of your application process, a TAFE NSW support officer will contact you to arrange to take the test. The test is online access to a computer and the internet is required.

Subject area: Nursing

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Please note that the results can be collected across two (2) tests within a six (6) month period)*
  conditions apply Please click on the link for more detail https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

Additional Requirements:

• Numeracy Skills - All students will need to complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) assessment and achieve a competency of at least Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)
• This is a requirement of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
• How will I do the test? As part of your application process, a TAFE NSW support officer will contact you to arrange to take the test. The test is online access to a computer and the internet is required.

COURSE INTAKES

for 2024

for 2025