HLT54121Diploma of Nursing
This qualification is suitable for those looking to start their career as an Enrolled Nurse. The qualification reflects the role of an Enrolled Nurse working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and covers the application of skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care for people across the health sector. A lifespan approach underpins this qualification, with relevant competencies that relate to the different stages of life identified within the units.
Marr Mooditj offers state-of-the-art training facilities and ongoing individual support to students. By enrolling in this course, you are taking one step forward for the Aboriginal community and filling the huge demand for enrolled nurses.
The next round of this course is scheduled to start February 2025.
To be eligible for enrolment you are required to
- Be 18 years of age and provide Photo ID with proof of age;
- Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent;
- Be residing in Western Australia
- Year 12 Western Australia certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent completion certificate from another Australian State or Territory, passing in maths and science, AND achievement of Exit level 3 in an ACER literacy, language and numeracy test (LLN).
- If WACE is not obtained, the minimum requirement is attendance and satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English, including at least two (2) years between Years 7 and 12, as specified in the NMBA language skills registration standard.
Marr Mooditj Training will provide you with further information on the required LLN tests during the enrolment process, the support available during the course, and advice and assistance on applying for Registration closer to graduation.
This course is made up of 25 units of competencies
- 20 core units
- 5 electives units
Our full qualification is delivered over approximately 18 months, three stages consisting of 10 3-week blocks, plus 5 clinical placements.
This qualification is delivered in blocks to allow access for regional and remote students. These blocks are delivered on site at Marr Mooditj Training, Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm.
As part of this qualification students will attend clinical placements of 480 hours in total at different facilities that will include:
- 2 weeks in an Aged care setting (80 hours)
- 2 weeks in a Paediatric care setting (80 hours)
- 3 weeks in a Surgical or Medical setting (120 hours)
- 3 weeks in a Surgical or Medical setting (120 hours)
- 2 weeks in a Mental health setting (80 hours)
On successful completion of the course:
- You will receive the nationally endorsed HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing, which will allow for registration as an enrolled nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- You may be able to apply for Graduate programs as an enrolled nurse at various hospitals.
- You may be able to continue onto studying the Bachelor of Nursing at a variety of universities.
This course is fee free course in 2025 – $0.00
To be eligible for concession rates you must hold a current Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card.
No fees are paid in advance to Marr Mooditj Training. Our payment options include:
- Pay by cash or direct deposit as you progress with your studies
- Centrepay deduction using Centrelink direct debit (this is a payment option to be deducted from your Centrelink payment with your consent)
The student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees. This may mean that you will be charged the full qualification fee, but if the course you are doing is split over more than one year the final full fee may change. Any changes will only be applied to units of the qualification delivered in the second and subsequent years.
Marr Mooditj Training has a refund policy detailed in the Student Handbook. For more information on how and when to apply for a refund you may contact Reception on (08) 9351 9344.