Diploma of Nursing

Students are given clear information regarding assessment and program progression requirements prior to commencing the program through offer letter, acceptance of agreement and by way of information provided on the Website in various forms.

Prior to enrolment, students are also informed regarding program progression and assessment requirements during the pre-training review (PTR). The requirements are further communicated to students during orientations prior to the commencement of the program.

Students are directed to Canvas LMS for unit guides that include assessment requirements and course progression. The details of the assessments are elaborated below:

• Formative assessments
• Summative assessment
• Simulation Based Training (SBT) and Objective Structured Clinical Assessment (OSCA)
• Formative assessment during PEP
• Summative assessment during PEP
• Summary for PEP Assessments

There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, applicants should demonstrate the ability to perform tasks as required by the industry.

IHNA Admission Requirements

• Successful completion of the Australian Year 12 course or pathway through Certificate IV level qualification from Health (HLT) or Community Services (CHC) training package
• 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course
• NMBA specified level of English language skills
• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirement All students are required to undergo the LLN test proffered by IHNA for their suitability to be determined for undertaking the course successfully.

** Extract of NMBA: https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

Additional requirements:

Digital Literacy

1. Basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.
2. Having own computer (desktop or laptop) to facilitate the training and assessment. Recommended Laptop requirements: Core i3 Processor, 4 GB of RAM, Operating system; Windows 7 or later version, Screen; 10” or higher, Microsoft Office or Open Office Program, Adobe Reader and Antivirus Program.

Professional Experience Placement (PEP) requirements

1. A satisfactory National Police Clearance (NCC) or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
2. Required immunisation
3. Working with Children Check (WWCC)
4. A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
5. Students must declare a disability or disorder (if any), or if they are on any medication which may require reasonable adjustments.

IHNA has a methodical RPL process, which is outlined in detail in the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy.

Prospective students will be notified of the RPL policy and process prior to enrolment into the program, via orientation, discussions, Student Handbook and/or through our website. They are encouraged to apply if they believe that they may be eligible.

Students are encouraged to apply for RPL prior to or immediately after formal enrolment but prior to the facilitated delivery of units to ensure that they do not miss any class/simulated lab practice opportunities offered should they be unsuccessful in the RPL process. Students are given an RPL kit showing the units they need to complete and methods for demonstrating competency in those units.

IHNA assessors who satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors and hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, will assess the candidate’s relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning) to determine the credit outcomes of an individual application for credit.

IHNA assessors who satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors and hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, will assess the candidate’s relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning) to determine the credit outcomes of an individual application for credit.

The RPL process will not be applied to any HLTENN units if the prior learning was not in a related nursing discipline.

Credit Transfer (CT) for HLTENN units is granted only for students who 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.

Applicants for Credit Transfer must complete the credit transfer application form, attach a copy of a verified Award or Statement of Attainment and submit the application to the course coordinator/delegate.

The course coordinator/delegate must check the Award or Statement of Attainment and grant Credit Transfer for identical units that have been identified as being completed at another Registered Training Organisation or through USI registry.

Verified copies of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment used as the basis for granting Credit Transfer must be placed in the student files.

The student and the course coordinator/delegate must sign the completed Credit Transfer record.

Granting of Credit Transfer must be recorded as a unit outcome in the student’s file. Student’s individual training plans will be adjusted to reflect any Credit Transfer granted.

1. Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Apply Now” on the top right corner of the course page.
2. Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
3. Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you will be offered a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
4. Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more.
5. Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.

Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.

• How long will it take to complete this course?

  18 months (78 Weeks)

• How many days do I have to attend the Face to Face class (On-campus)?

  2 days/ Week and 8 hours/day for international and Domestic students.

• Is the PEP (Professional Experience Placements) flexible?

  No, PEP rosters are set by the placement facility and is aligned with the shifting times of the facility. I.e. 7am to 3pm morning shift and 2 to 10pm for afternoon shift.

• Can I fast track this course?

  No

• Can I get an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) or Credit Transfer?

  Yes, student can get Credit Transfer

• Is there a pre-recorded session?

  Yes, there are pre-recorded sessions and recap sessions.

• Is it mandatory to attend a full-day class?

  Yes, 80% of attendance is mandatory for this course.

• What I will learn in SBA?

  The student will be trained as assessed nursing skills in a laboratory simulated environment.

• can I get any support sessions?

  Yes, there is one day support session on each week. Apart from that there will be 24*7 online live support from student support team.

• Do you provide job placement after the course?

  No, but we will guide students to get placement and registration.

• Can I do PEP at my own workplace?

  NO, we will organize the work placement for students. Arrangements are subject to availability.