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52895WA Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies

52895WA Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies

National ID 52895WA State ID BGS66

Set yourself up 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...

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Nurses studies nursing

This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. 

Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information. 

*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.

This course is available online. 

^ Online availability varies at each campus. Some qualifications may require practical training and assessments to be done in person.

Overview

Campus Geraldton | Northam | Kalgoorlie

When Semester 2, 2024 | Available all year round | Semester 1, 2025

Study Mode On campus | Online

Set yourself up 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. You will learn about anatomy, physiology, and microbiology, medical terminology, applied mathematics, physics and chemistry, as well as study skills.

The Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies provides the academic knowledge for entry into the Diploma of Nursing.

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Geraldton
How Classroom

Course fees

Indicative General fee $83.14
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $83.14 )

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete seven (7) units of competence, comprising seven (7) core and zero (0) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately $0.00 $13.59
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents $0.00 $24.40
PREAPU401 Provide information on human anatomy and physiology $0.00 $8.15
PREASU403 Apply academic skills $0.00 $4.91
PREMHA404 Use mathematics in a nursing and health context $0.00 $15.78
PREMHS402 Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings $0.00 $10.37
PREPHC405 Use fundamentals of physics and chemistry in a health context $0.00 $5.94

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Details

Duration 1 Year
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Kalgoorlie
How Classroom

Course fees

Indicative General fee $83.14
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $83.14 )

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete seven (7) units of competence, comprising seven (7) core and zero (0) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately $0.00 $13.59
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents $0.00 $24.40
PREAPU401 Provide information on human anatomy and physiology $0.00 $8.15
PREASU403 Apply academic skills $0.00 $4.91
PREMHA404 Use mathematics in a nursing and health context $0.00 $15.78
PREMHS402 Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings $0.00 $10.37
PREPHC405 Use fundamentals of physics and chemistry in a health context $0.00 $5.94

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Available all year round, 2024

Details

When Available all year round, 2024
Where Northam
How Self Paced External

Course fees

Indicative General fee $0.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete seven (7) units of competence, comprising seven (7) core and zero (0) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

 

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately $0.00 $0.00
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents $0.00 $0.00
PREAPU401 Provide information on human anatomy and physiology $0.00 $0.00
PREASU403 Apply academic skills $0.00 $0.00
PREMHA404 Use mathematics in a nursing and health context $0.00 $0.00
PREMHS402 Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings $0.00 $0.00
PREPHC405 Use fundamentals of physics and chemistry in a health context $0.00 $0.00

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Geraldton
How Classroom

Course fees

Indicative General fee $80.91
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $80.91 )

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete seven (7) units of competence, comprising seven (7) core and zero (0) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately $0.00 $13.22
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents $0.00 $23.74
PREAPU401 Provide information on human anatomy and physiology $0.00 $7.93
PREASU403 Apply academic skills $0.00 $4.78
PREMHA404 Use mathematics in a nursing and health context $0.00 $15.36
PREMHS402 Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings $0.00 $10.10
PREPHC405 Use fundamentals of physics and chemistry in a health context $0.00 $5.78

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

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