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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 12 with a pass in Year 11 Maths is required for entry into this course OR

Completion of 52895WA Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies is required for entry into this course.

Students enrolling into HLT54121 will require a National Police Clearance, WA Health Department Criminal History Record Check, Working with Children Check, Immunisation Clearance, Medical Clearance and an AHPRA student registration. All students enrolled in this Diploma are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) for the course duration. On completion of all course requirements, you may be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

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.

This course requires immunisations and/or proof of vaccination status before attending mandatory work placement. Costs and vaccine requirements may vary depending on your placement centre and/or doctor's fee schedule. Please follow instructions/advice provided to you during enrolment/orientation. You will not be able to complete your course if these requirements are not met.

An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

Equivalent to Australian Year 11 with passes in English.

An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

Equivalent to Australian Year 11.

Students must be 17 years of age prior to commencing this course, in order to participate in the work placement.

An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

Equivalent to Australian Year 12 with a pass in Year 11 Maths is required for entry into this course.

OR Completion of MEM30505 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical or MEM30522 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical is required for entry into this course.

An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

Completion of CUA41320 Certificate IV in Visual Arts is required for entry into this course.