Program Overview

Overview

The HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing (Release 5) is a vocational qualification in Nursing that will equip students to work as an Enrolled Nurse and also provide a pathway to the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Wollongong (UOW).

Nursing is one of the most sought after and rewarding careers in healthcare today. Enrolled Nurses work under the supervision of a registered nurse in a variety of healthcare environments to provide clinical care and emotional support to their patients.

Students will learn how to communicate effectively with patients and other staff, administer and monitor medications, manage the care of wounds and prepare health assessments and care plans. They will also benefit from on-the-job clinical placements in which they will work as part of a team and under the supervision of Registered Nurses.

Students will graduate with a nationally recognised qualification in Nursing in just 18 months with a diverse range of real, practical skills ready for a rewarding career with a world of opportunities.

The theory components and practical laboratory simulations of this course will be delivered on the University campus. Students must complete a minimum of 400 hours of clinical placement to qualify for this program. UOW College will arrange all clinical placements with healthcare facilities in the Illawarra and Sydney regions. Students will have the opportunity to complete placements in various settings, including rehabilitation, sub-acute, and acute wards.

Domestic students may be eligible for the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) while completing mandatory prac placements during the course.

Throughout the course, students will attend a minimum of 21 hours of face-to-face study per week (3 days) at the University of Wollongong (UOW) campus in Wollongong or Liverpool.

This course is offered by our pathway provider, UOW College Australia.

Pathways

Upon successful completion of this course, students will gain entry into the following UOW courses:

• Bachelor of Nursing - entry into second year with 48 credit points.

Admissions information

The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to provide evidence of having sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to successfully undertake the program's academic and clinical work placement experience requirements, prior to commencing the program.

• Academic Entry Requirements
  • Completed HSC or equivalent; or
  • A Certificate IV level qualification or international equivalent (deemed as equivalent to completion of Year 12); or
  • Completed any UOW College Australia direct entry non-award pathway program, including, but not limited to, the Foundation Studies Program; and
  • Minimum age 18 years at course commencement; and
  • Achieve a minimum result of Exit Level 3 in an online Numeracy test administered by UOW College Australia; and
  • Successfully demonstrate academic and course suitability at a panel interview.
• English Language Requirements
  • IELTS (Academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7.0 (with a minimum of 7.0 in listening, reading, speaking; and a minimum of 6.5 in writing) in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English Language Skills Registration Standard.

Inherent requirements

Nursing inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit while preserving the academic integrity of the UOW College learning, assessment, and accreditation processes.

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Fees

UOW College fees, payment options, scholarships and loans (as applicable) are outlined.

Key dates

Key dates for UOW College courses are available.

• February, 2025 at Wollongong and Liverpool
• July, 2025 at Wollongong and Liverpool
• February, 2026 at Wollongong and Liverpool
• July, 2026 at Wollongong and Liverpool