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Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies
National ID: 52831WA | State ID: BCY91
This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees.
Are you interested in a career in health but don’t know where to start?
The Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies will give you a sound knowledge about the human body and health, as well as the study skills to support your further learning.
As well as being a great starting point, the course is also great stepping stone between Certificate III qualifications such as Health Service Assistance, Allied Health Assistance and towards Diploma qualifications like Enrolled Nursing.
This course can be studied part time through our Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) campus.
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) and Mt Lawley campuses undertake a blend of collaborative and online sessions, with some face to face tutorials. Mt Lawley campus is predominantly face to face delivery.
Gain these skills
- Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- Provide information on human anatomy and physiology
- Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings
- Use mathematics in a nursing and health context
Is this course right for me?
I have the following attributes:
- Caring, understanding, non-judgmental and empathetic
- Attention to detail and diligent
- Quick problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
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The course, it made me realize that I wanted to broaden my horizons ... and now I'm doing my Bachelor of Nursing at university. Naomi Nash
The following people will be entitled to a concession rate on the half price course fees under Lower fees, local skills.
- All students aged 15-24 years
- Persons and dependents of persons holding:
- a pensioner concession card;
- a repatriation health benefits card issued by the Department of Veterans' Affairs; or
- a Health Care Card
- Persons and dependents of persons in receipt of the Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY
- Dependents of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution
- Secondary school-aged persons, not enrolled at school.
If you are not eligible, please see our Skill sets page.
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
Further study
How to apply
Fees
Entrance Requirements
| 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 |
Job opportunities
Not occupationally specific. This course will give you a sound knowledge about the human body and health, as well as the study skills to support learning in qualifications such as Health Service Assistance, Allied Health Assistance and Diploma qualifications like Enrolled Nursing.
Further study
Further study pathways may include:
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Other health-related degrees at university
How to apply
On campus (full-time)
To apply to study on campus (full-time) through TAFE Admissions please go to tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au
Other study types
For all other study types such as on campus (part-time), skill sets, online, employer-based study and apprenticeships or traineeships visit our Apply and Enrol page.
International students
International students should contact www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
Fees
This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees until 31 December 2021. The “annual fees cap” means that full-fee paying students will only pay a maximum of $1,200 (plus resource fee) and concession-fee paying students or those aged 15-24 years will only pay up to $400 (plus resource fee). Please see below an approximate estimate of what you will pay on enrolment.
Annual Full fee |
Annual Concession fee |
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Tuition fee |
Resource fee |
Total |
Tuition fee |
Resource fee |
Total |
| 486.00 | 45.00 | 531.00 | 144.00 | 45.00 | 189.00 |
These fees are annual estimates only and are for students enrolling on a full-time basis.
- Fees might differ between courses delivered at different campuses due to the elective units included in the course study plan or adapting courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for each individual student depending on the units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning.
- Fees are payable at enrolment each semester for the units enrolled for that period. Some year-long courses might have a bigger fee load in the first semester.
- Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
- For secondary school aged persons (in 2020, students born on or after 1 July 2002 who are at least 15 years old) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course fee chargeable in 2020 is $420 plus the resource fees and discretionary fees.
- Prices quoted include resource fees, but do not include material fees such as the cost of books, uniforms and students personal equipment.
- The course fee cap applicable to Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas only applies during the current calendar year, so fees might differ for students enrolling in semester 2.
- VET Student Loans Eligible Courses and Caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government
- Concessions and Secondary School Age cap do not apply to commercial courses, or Foundation Programs (ESL, General Education, etc.)
- Course information and fees are subject to change without notice
Delivery location, important dates and study options
During your course of study, NMTAFE may use a variety of learning practices to ensure you get the best outcome for your learning journey.
This may include online learning, face-to-face classroom, laboratory/workshop delivery, work placement or a combination of these, depending on which is most appropriate.
Semester 1, 2020
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) - BlendedDetails
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 1 semester/s |
| When | Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where | Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) |
| How |
On campus |
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Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 1 semester/s |
| When | Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where | Mount Lawley |
| How |
On campus |
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Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 1 semester/s |
| When | Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where | Mount Lawley |
| How |
On campus |
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Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 1, 2021
Midland - On CampusDetails
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 1 semester/s |
| When | Semester 1, 2021 |
| Where | Midland |
| How |
On campus |
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Semester 2, 2020
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) - BlendedDetails
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 1 semester/s |
| When | Semester 2, 2020 |
| Where | Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) |
| How |
On campus |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 1 semester/s |
| When | Semester 2, 2020 |
| Where | Mount Lawley |
| How |
On campus |
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Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.
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Page last updated September 18, 2020