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Are you ready for a life-saving and caring career?
When you complete the Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies you'll be a step closer to a career as an enrolled nurse.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to ease comfortably into studying nursing.
The Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies provides the academic knowledge for entry into the Diploma of Nursing.
- learn about anatomy, physiology, and microbiology
- medical terminology
- applied mathematics
- physics and chemistry
- study skills
- Good attention to detail to notice changes in people’s behavior, ability and the environment
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to deal with physical demands of manual tasks
- Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Be caring, empathetic understanding and non-judgmental
- Ability to use equipment and other technology
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate II or Certificate III |
- If your plan is to continue study following this course, you should read the entry requirements for the HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing including literacy and numeracy testing to meet minimum standards as set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board.
- Completion of the Certificate IV in Preparation for Nursing is not a guaranteed entry into the Diploma of Nursing with high demand making the applications for the course subject to competitive assessment, but it does greatly increase your chances with the introductory skills and knowledge that lead to a nursing career.
Full time
Attendance in-class
You will be expected to attend class 2-3 days per week over one semester at your assigned campus.
At-home study
As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 12 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research. There is an online reading component to this course and as such, you should be computer literate and have available computer and internet access.
You will need to have the basic technical requirements for at-home study. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
Work placement
Work place is not a requirement of this course.
What you need for your first day of class
On your first day you should bring your SM TAFE confirmation enrolment receipt, your student ID, stationery (pens, exercise book, highlighters) and wear enclosed footwear. Any texts and resources will be given to you in your classes.
Self Paced
Attendance in-class
You will be expected to participate in classes either via online participation or in-class at Bentley campus one evening per week over one semester to complete part of the course or attend two evenings per week to complete the full qualification.
At-home study
As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 20 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research. There is an online reading component to this course and as such, you should be computer literate and have available computer and internet access.
You will need to have the basic technical requirements for at-home study. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
Work placement
Work place is not a requirement of this course.
What you need for your first day of class
On your first day, you are required to attend the Bentley campus at your allocated class time (5-8pm - day to be confirmed to you in writing when you receive an offer). You should bring your SM TAFE confirmation enrolment receipt, your student ID, stationery (pens, exercise book, highlighters) and wear smart, casual clothing and enclosed footwear.
Any texts and resources will be given to you in your classes.
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Work placement is mandatory for completion of this course. SM TAFE will arrange a suitable work placement within industry for you which will involve your attendance at a workplace.
To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.
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Semester 1, 2024
Bentley - Full time - On Campus
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| When | Semester 1, 2024 | ||||||||
| Where | Bentley | ||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||
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Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Murdoch - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester | ||||||||
| When | Semester 1, 2024 | ||||||||
| Where | Murdoch | ||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Rockingham - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester | ||||||||
| When | Semester 1, 2024 | ||||||||
| Where | Rockingham | ||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Bentley - Part time - On Campus
| When | Semester 1, 2024 | ||||||||
| Where | Bentley | ||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2023
Bentley - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester | ||||||||
| When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||
| Where | Bentley | ||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Murdoch - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester | ||||||||
| When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||
| Where | Murdoch | ||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Rockingham - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester | ||||||||
| When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||
| Where | Rockingham | ||||||||
| How | On Campus | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.