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Diploma of Nursing

HLT54121
HealthDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
25Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
37Training providers
Dec 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (HLT54121, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Enrolled Nurse
Industries
Health
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for HLT54121 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 25 units: 20 core plus 5 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
CHCCCS037Visit client residence
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLLN001Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
CHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
HLTAAP003Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTAHA043Support the provision of basic nutritional advice and education
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTAID014Provide Advanced First Aid
HLTENN035Practise nursing within the Australian health care system
HLTENN036Apply communication skills in nursing practice
HLTENN037Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care
HLTENN038Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care
HLTENN039Apply principles of wound management
HLTENN040Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
HLTENN041Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
HLTENN042Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions
HLTENN043Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions
HLTENN044Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions
HLTENN045Implement and monitor care of the older person
HLTENN046Contribute to maternal and infant health care
HLTENN047Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting
HLTENN057Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes
HLTENN060Apply nursing practice in the paediatric care setting
HLTENN068Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTINF007Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures
HLTOHC007Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTOHC008Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC009Apply and use basic oral health products
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment
TAEDEL412Facilitate workplace-based learning
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the HLT54121 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

37 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Acknowledge CreativityBased in VIC · Registered since 1991→
AMA CollegeBased in WA · Registered since 1998→
Bendigo Kangan InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Box Hill InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Canberra Institute of TechnologyBased in ACT · Registered since 1993→
Central Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
Chisholm InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1998→
EQUALS InternationalBased in SA · Registered since 2004→
Fox Education and ConsultancyBased in NT · Registered since 2013→
GOTAFEBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
Holmesglen InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND NURSING AUSTRALIABased in VIC · Registered since 2007→
Key 2 Learning CollegeBased in ACT · Registered since 2009→
Marr Mooditj Training IncBased in WA · Registered since 1997→
Menzies College of Nursing & HealthBased in VIC · Registered since 2007→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
North Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
Open Colleges School of HealthBased in SA · Registered since 2001→
Partners in Training AustraliaBased in VIC · Registered since 2006→
Q LearningBased in QLD · Registered since 2008→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
South Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
South West Institute of TAFEBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Southern Cross Education InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 2007→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.