What will I learn?

Take your career in nursing to the next level with this advanced qualification. This course is the essential minimum requirement to register as an enrolled nurse. The health sector is growing in Australia with the Graduate Outcomes Survey reporting four out of five nursing graduates gain employment within three months of graduation. This course will give you the advanced skills to perform clinical assessments, contribute to nursing care of people with complex needs, administer and monitor medications and IV therapy, research and apply evidence to practice. Our highly-experienced industry professionals will guide you every step of the way to ensure your transition into the health sector is a success. Successful completion of this course will qualify you to seek registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Upon successful registration you may find work as an Enrolled Nurse within a diverse range of healthcare settings.

CRICOS

109308H

Study options

Full Time (18 Months)

Tuition fees

A$21,600.00 (12,01,001) per year

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Southport Campus

91-99 Scarborough Street,

Southport,

Queensland,

4215, Gold Coast, Australia

Full Time (18 Months)

Tuition fees

A$21,600.00 (12,01,001) per year

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Bundaberg Campus

118 Walker Street,

Bundaberg,

Queensland,

4670, Bundaberg, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

As part of your application process for the Diploma of Nursing, you will be required to complete a declaration in the Diploma of Nursing English Language Skills Acknowledgement Form using one of two pathways demonstrating English language competence:

Primary language pathway (Section 1 of the acknowledgement form)

You must have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six (6) years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country as specified in the NMBAs English language skills registration standard (2025). At least two years of this education must have been between grades 7 and 12.

Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.