Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Nursing
Diploma of Nursing
HLT54121
BGW5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.00 | 22/12/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 5.00 | 01/07/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
| 4.00 | 01/03/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 07/12/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 02/07/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 30/04/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse.
Enrolled nurses provide nursing care for people across the health care continuum and at all stages of life.
To be eligible to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse and to practice in Australia, individuals must complete a Diploma of Nursing program accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved as ‘an approved program of study’ by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) in accordance with the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards. To confirm the education provider holds the necessary accreditation check the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) at www.ahpra.gov.au.
The scope of practice for enrolled nurses is determined by legislative requirements and the policies and procedures of the employing organisation.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
This qualification may contribute to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) registration requirements to practice as an enrolled nurse.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twenty five (25) units must be completed:- twenty (20) core units
- five (5) elective units, consisting of:
- three (3) units from the list below
- two (2) units from the list below, elsewhere in the HLT Health Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Units of competency that contain mandatory work placement requirements are identified within the specific Qualification Packaging Rules and Units of Competency on the training.gov.au (TGA) website
1. Core Units
All twenty (20) units must be completed.
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be completed from this group.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYZ3 | HLT54115 | Diploma of Nursing | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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