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Course code: HLT54121 | CRICOS Code: 110160B
Pathway to
Diploma of Nursing
OverviewAbout this pathway
A TAFE NSW vocational pathway allows you to carefully plan your study to achieve your career goals. This pathway allows you to study the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) (0.5 Years) and the Diploma of Nursing (1.5 Years).
When you apply for these courses together, you can apply for your Student Visa to cover the duration of your study.
Courses includedThis pathway includes
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: NursingENTRY 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 2025
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill | Feb, Jul | $10,920 AUD |
| Kingswood | Feb, Jul | $10,920 AUD |
| Newcastle (Tighes Hill) | Feb | $10,920 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $10,920 AUD |
for 2026
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill | Feb, Jul | $11,250 AUD |
| Kingswood | Feb, Jul | $11,250 AUD |
| Newcastle (Tighes Hill) | Feb, Jul | $11,250 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $11,250 AUD |
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 skill. 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.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Academic IELTS 7.0 (with minimum scores: Listening 7.0, Reading 7.0, Speaking 7.0, Writing 6.5) or equivalent
- Please note that the results can be combined from up to two (2) tests taken within a 12- month period. Conditions apply*.
For more details, refer to the English language skills requirement on the Nursing and Midwifery Board Ahpra website.
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 2025
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Albury | May, Sep | $27,610 AUD |
| Armidale | Feb | $27,610 AUD |
| Bathurst | Apr, Jul | $27,610 AUD |
| Castle Hill | Apr, Jul | $27,610 AUD |
| Kingswood | Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep | $27,610 AUD |
| Newcastle (Tighes Hill) | Feb, May, Jul, Oct | $27,610 AUD |
| Orange | Mar, Aug | $27,610 AUD |
| Randwick | Feb, Jul, Oct | $27,610 AUD |
| St George (Kogarah) | Feb, Mar, May, Aug, Oct | $27,610 AUD |
| Taree | Mar | $27,610 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul, Oct | $27,610 AUD |
| Wagga Wagga | Mar, Oct | $27,610 AUD |
| Wetherill Park | Mar, May, Nov | $27,610 AUD |
| Wyong | Apr, Oct | $27,610 AUD |
for 2026
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Albury | Mar | $28,500 AUD |
| Armidale | Feb | $28,500 AUD |
| Castle Hill | Apr | $28,500 AUD |
| Kingswood | Feb, Apr | $28,500 AUD |
| Newcastle (Tighes Hill) | Feb, Apr | $28,500 AUD |
| Orange | Mar | $28,500 AUD |
| Randwick | Feb | $28,500 AUD |
| St George (Kogarah) | Feb, Mar, May | $28,500 AUD |
| Taree | Feb | $28,500 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $28,500 AUD |
| Wagga Wagga | May, Oct | $28,500 AUD |
| Wyong | Apr | $28,500 AUD |
SuitabilityIs this pathway suitable?
It is important that your chosen study pathway is right for you. All courses have requirements for your application which help determine your suitability for a course. At TAFE NSW we want you to be confident in your decision and successful in your studies.
- Academics: Year 10 or equivalent
- EnglishLanguage Requirements:
- Academic IELTS 7.0 (with minimum scores: Listening 7.0, Reading 7.0, Speaking 7.0, Writing 6.5) or equivalent
- Please note that the results can be combined from up to two (2) tests taken within a 12- month period. Conditions apply*. For more details, refer to the English language skills requirement on the Nursing and Midwifery Board Ahpra website.
- 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.