Certificate
If you are interested in the health industry and need the foundations to commence your career, this course will provide you with a sound knowledge on the human body and health, as well as the study skills to support further learning.
During your course you will study how to interpret and apply medical terminology, learn about human anatomy and physiology, gain knowledge on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings and learn how to use mathematics in a nursing and health context.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will meet the academic entry requirements for further study in the health area including HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing or any health-related degrees at university level.
Students who apply for this course must have an IELTS of 7.0 with no band lower than 7.0.
English language requirements
1. English language test pathway
You must have successfully completed one of the following English language tests:
» an IELTS score (academic) of 7.0 with no band score less than 7.0;
» Occupational English Test (OET) with minimum score of 'B' in each of the four components;
» PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four components; or
» TOEFL iBT at a minimum overall score of 94 with reading at a minimum of 24, listening a minimum of 24, speaking at a minimum of 23 and writing at a minimum of 27; or
2. Primary language pathway
» You must have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in any of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and the United States of America. At least 2 years of study must be between Years 7-12.
More information on acceptable tests is available from www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au.
More information about recognised countries and the English language skills registration standard can be found on the NMBA Board's Registration Standards page.
Equivalent to Australian Year 11.
Students may be required to undertake Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) Literacy & Numeracy assessment testing and achieve an exit level score of 3 (working at level 4) Literacy and Numeracy Testing. Students who have provided a formal English Language result are only required to complete the numeracy component.
Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.
To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 7 units. These 7 are comprised of 7 core units and no elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.
Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.
There are no elective units for this course.