Up to 78 weeks
On Campus
Domestic Students
International Students
Yes
25
Superseded
Yes
Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct
As a nursing student at EQUALS, you will have access to a supportive learning environment where care and attention is given to your individual needs. Credit for previous nursing or health experience may apply.
The enrolled nurse (EN) works with the registered nurse (RN) as part of the health care team and demonstrates competence in the provision of person-centred care. Core practice generally requires the enrolled nurse to work under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered nurse. At all times, the enrolled nurse retains responsibility for his/her actions and remains accountable in providing delegated nursing care. (NBMA Enrolled Nurse Standards for Practice 2016)
EQUALS graduates benefit from quality employment pathways and/or may build onto their Diploma by continuing onto undergraduate university studies at any number of Australian universities. This Diploma course will provide 12 months credit off most undergraduate nursing degrees (subject to approval).
Note: Students undertaking a Diploma of Nursing HLT54115 will be registered with the AHPRA student register.
The latest qualification will be available shortly on our website for application, you can register your interest on this webform to be kept informed.
Please note: Training Product (HLT54115 – Diploma of Nursing) has been superseded and we are no longer accepting new applications for this qualification. We are accepting registrations of interest for the planned intake of the new course in late 2022.
Important: To be considered for an intake, completed applications should be received no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled course commencement date. Applications that are incomplete or incorrect may not be considered. Course offers for applications received by the due date are not guaranteed and intake capacity may vary. EQUALS reserves the right to accept or decline applications at its total discretion.
If you want to study a course that will give you skills employers need, the South Australian Government pays part of your course fees for you.
Your eligibility for government subsidised training may be based on your employment status and any training you’ve already completed.
Check your eligibility here.
EQUALS is committed to supporting applicants into the study course that will best suit their goals, needs and abilities. For the best opportunity for success, EQUALS requires the following minimum entry requirements to be met in order to be considered for admission to the Diploma of Nursing HLT54115:
All applicants must also demonstrate adequate English language skills and numeracy skills to communicate safely and effectively in the health care environments. Domestic applicants will be required to demonstrate adequate literacy and numeracy skills at pre-admission interviews through formal assessment.
Prospective students of the Diploma of Nursing HLT54115 are required to demonstrate English Language Skills requirements in line with the NMBA English Language Skills Registration Standard and the ANMAC Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards. View the English Language Entry Skill Requirements.
Eligible students will be entitled for loans up to a capped amount. Students will need to contribute the difference if the total course fee exceeds the loan cap for a course. A loan cap of $16,221 applies to this course.
This course is delivered over 18 months full-time, inclusive of required industry placements.
On Campus
400 hours of approved Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience.
WIL Placement Requirements:
All students will be required to wear an EQUALS uniform or the appropriate uniform required by the workplace. Due to the close personal contact involved with client care in nursing, all students following career paths in this industry must maintain up to date immunisation against relevant disease/infection as outlined in the Guidelines for Health Care Workers in SA available from www.health.sa.gov.au/pehs/.
From December 2021, students undertaking placement must have been fit tested for respiratory protective equipment (RPE Fit Tested) prior to commencing placement. Students may contact EQUALS for recommended services.
Work Integrated Learning placements are hosted through a variety of metropolitan and country health services across both private and public sectors. Placements are allocated to students in advance and are not able to be changed or altered by the student once a placement is offered. Students fortunate enough to be provided with country placements will be provided with additional information regarding travel and accommodation through their Moodle. Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements must be approved by the WIL Team.
Yes.
National Recognition (Credit Transfer) and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have related prior education and experiences, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Please follow this link for more information on applying for Recognition of Prior Learning. If you have successfully completed units of competency from this qualification previously, you may be eligible for National Recognition, please follow this link for more information on National Recognition (Credit Transfer).
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is the regulator for Australia’s nurses and midwives. It is a registration requirement that students are able to demonstrate and legally declare themselves to be of good character to practice in the field of nursing. Graduates wishing to practice as Enrolled Nurses will need to satisfy regulatory authority requirements upon registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. For specific registration requirements please visit the NMBA website. Prospective students should be familiar with Ahpra registration requirements if they intend to work as an Enrolled Nurse in Australia.
Applicants will have the opportunity to meet with an Admissions Adviser to discuss their application and have any of their questions answered. The applicant interview is a good opportunity to ask questions about registration with the NMBA.
Student Registration
All students enrolled in the Diploma of Nursing HLT54115 must be registered as a student with the NMBA.
EQUALS will ensure that students enrolled in this approved course of study or who are undertaking a period of clinical training are registered with Ahpra.
To learn more, visit the Student Registration Information provided by Ahpra.
The NMBA also has English requirements, which all students are required to meet. Please complete the English Language Skills Requirements Evidence Checklist for a guide to see if you meet these requirements.
Courses at EQUALS also include a number of value added workshops that students can choose to participate in during their studies at EQUALS. These workshops are not included in the packaging rules for the qualification. As such, they are not compulsory for students to achieve the qualification.
The workshops are voluntary and are principally delivered as they align to institutional values of equality, diversity and unity, and may offer additional skills and knowledge required and attitudes that improve employability and resilience in the workplace. Workshops are offered in areas including problem-solving and consultation skills, spiritual intelligence and introduction to human rights. These workshops are meaningfully designed to reflect industry feedback and support a student’s personal growth throughout their learning journey.
Yes.
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EXTENDED COURSE INFORMATION
On Campus
As a nursing student at EQUALS, you will have access to a supportive learning environment where care and attention is given to your individual needs. Credit for previous nursing or health experience may apply.
The enrolled nurse (EN) works with the registered nurse (RN) as part of the health care team and demonstrates competence in the provision of person-centred care. Core practice generally requires the enrolled nurse to work under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered nurse. At all times, the enrolled nurse retains responsibility for his/her actions and remains accountable in providing delegated nursing care. (NBMA Enrolled Nurse Standards for Practice 2016)
EQUALS graduates benefit from quality employment pathways and/or may build onto their Diploma by continuing onto undergraduate university studies at any number of Australian universities. This Diploma course will provide 12 months credit off most undergraduate nursing degrees (subject to approval).
Note: Students undertaking a Diploma of Nursing HLT54115 will be registered with the AHPRA student register.
The latest qualification will be available shortly on our website for application, you can register your interest on this webform to be kept informed.
Please note: Training Product (HLT54115 – Diploma of Nursing) has been superseded and we are no longer accepting new applications for this qualification. We are accepting registrations of interest for the planned intake of the new course in late 2022.
Important: To be considered for an intake, completed applications should be received no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled course commencement date. Applications that are incomplete or incorrect may not be considered. Course offers for applications received by the due date are not guaranteed and intake capacity may vary. EQUALS reserves the right to accept or decline applications at its total discretion.
If you want to study a course that will give you skills employers need, the South Australian Government pays part of your course fees for you.
Your eligibility for government subsidised training may be based on your employment status and any training you’ve already completed.
Check your eligibility here.
Important Note: Training Product (HLT54115 –Diploma of Nursing) has been superseded and while you are able to apply for this course, you must complete your qualification within the Teach Out period, i.e. you must complete your qualification no later than 31st December 2023. In order to receive your qualification by this date, you must have submitted all course documentation and met your course requirements by no later than 30th November 2023.
EQUALS is committed to supporting applicants into the study course that will best suit their goals, needs and abilities. For the best opportunity for success, EQUALS requires the following minimum entry requirements to be met in order to be considered for admission to the Diploma of Nursing HLT54115:
All applicants must also demonstrate adequate English language skills and numeracy skills to communicate safely and effectively in the health care environments. Domestic applicants will be required to demonstrate adequate literacy and numeracy skills at pre-admission interviews through formal assessment.
Prospective students of the Diploma of Nursing HLT54115 are required to demonstrate English Language Skills requirements in line with the NMBA English Language Skills Registration Standard and the ANMAC Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards. View the English Language Entry Skill Requirements.
All applicants must also demonstrate adequate English language skills and numeracy skills to communicate safely and effectively in the health care environments. Domestic applicants will be required to demonstrate adequate literacy and numeracy skills at pre-admission interviews through formal assessment.
Prospective students of the Diploma of Nursing HLT54115 are required to demonstrate English Language Skills requirements in line with the NMBA English Language Skills Registration Standard and the ANMAC Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards. View the English Language Entry Skill Requirements.
Core Units
Elective Units offered by EQUALS
Eligible students will be entitled for loans up to a capped amount. Students will need to contribute the difference if the total course fee exceeds the loan cap for a course. A loan cap of $16,221 applies to this course.
Yes.
National Recognition (Credit Transfer) and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have related prior education and experiences, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Please follow this link for more information on applying for Recognition of Prior Learning. If you have successfully completed units of competency from this qualification previously, you may be eligible for National Recognition, please follow this link for more information on National Recognition (Credit Transfer).
EXTENDED COURSE INFORMATION
On Campus
As a nursing student at EQUALS, you will have access to a supportive learning environment where care and attention is given to your individual needs. Credit for previous nursing or health experience may apply.
The enrolled nurse (EN) works with the registered nurse (RN) as part of the health care team and demonstrates competence in the provision of person-centred care. Core practice generally requires the enrolled nurse to work under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered nurse. At all times, the enrolled nurse retains responsibility for his/her actions and remains accountable in providing delegated nursing care. (NBMA Enrolled Nurse Standards for Practice 2016)
EQUALS graduates benefit from quality employment pathways and/or may build onto their Diploma by continuing onto undergraduate university studies at any number of Australian universities. This Diploma course will provide 12 months credit off most undergraduate nursing degrees (subject to approval).
Note: Students undertaking a Diploma of Nursing HLT54115 will be registered with the AHPRA student register.
The latest qualification will be available shortly on our website for application, you can register your interest on this webform to be kept informed.
Please note: Training Product (HLT54115 – Diploma of Nursing) has been superseded and we are no longer accepting new applications for this qualification. We are accepting registrations of interest for the planned intake of the new course in late 2022.
Important: To be considered for an intake, completed applications should be received no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled course commencement date. Applications that are incomplete or incorrect may not be considered. Course offers for applications received by the due date are not guaranteed and intake capacity may vary. EQUALS reserves the right to accept or decline applications at its total discretion.
If you want to study a course that will give you skills employers need, the South Australian Government pays part of your course fees for you.
Your eligibility for government subsidised training may be based on your employment status and any training you’ve already completed.
Check your eligibility here.
Important Note: Training Product (HLT54115 –Diploma of Nursing) has been superseded and while you are able to apply for this course, you must complete your qualification within the Teach Out period, i.e. you must complete your qualification no later than 31st December 2023. In order to receive your qualification by this date, you must have submitted all course documentation and met your course requirements by no later than 30th November 2023.
EQUALS is committed to supporting applicants into the study course that will best suit their goals, needs and abilities. For the best opportunity for success, EQUALS requires the following minimum entry requirements to be met in order to be considered for admission to the Diploma of Nursing HLT54115:
All applicants must also demonstrate adequate English language skills and numeracy skills to communicate safely and effectively in the health care environments. Domestic applicants will be required to demonstrate adequate literacy and numeracy skills at pre-admission interviews through formal assessment.
Prospective students of the Diploma of Nursing HLT54115 are required to demonstrate English Language Skills requirements in line with the NMBA English Language Skills Registration Standard and the ANMAC Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards. View the English Language Entry Skill Requirements.
All applicants must also demonstrate adequate English language skills and numeracy skills to communicate safely and effectively in the health care environments. Domestic applicants will be required to demonstrate adequate literacy and numeracy skills at pre-admission interviews through formal assessment.
Prospective students of the Diploma of Nursing HLT54115 are required to demonstrate English Language Skills requirements in line with the NMBA English Language Skills Registration Standard and the ANMAC Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards. View the English Language Entry Skill Requirements.
Core Units
Elective Units offered by EQUALS
Eligible students will be entitled for loans up to a capped amount. Students will need to contribute the difference if the total course fee exceeds the loan cap for a course. A loan cap of $16,221 applies to this course.
Yes.
National Recognition (Credit Transfer) and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have related prior education and experiences, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Please follow this link for more information on applying for Recognition of Prior Learning. If you have successfully completed units of competency from this qualification previously, you may be eligible for National Recognition, please follow this link for more information on National Recognition (Credit Transfer).