2026 — TrEd College
"When a person decides to become a nurse, they make the most important decision of their life. They choose to dedicate themselves to the care of others." — Margaret Harvey, PhD, RN
TrEd College's nationally accredited HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing provides the qualification needed to become an Enrolled Nurse (EN) and gain practical, on-the-job experience under the supervision of a qualified Registered Nurse.
Subject to accreditation by ANMAC, approval by the NMBA, and successful completion of the course by the student.
Career Outcome: Enrolled Nurse (subject to accreditation, NMBA approval, and course completion)
See the full course details on the Diploma of Nursing course page.
Diploma of Nursing is a nationally recognised qualification that allows graduates to work as an Enrolled Nurse alongside a Registered Nurse. With an HLT54121 qualification approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), graduates are eligible to apply to AHPRA for registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
Pathways after this qualification: HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing → Bachelor of Nursing → Postgraduate coursework and research degrees.
All unit descriptors sourced from training.gov.au
| Code | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Skills to work respectfully with people from diverse social/cultural groups, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Identify cultural safety issues, model safe practice, develop enhancement strategies. |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Evaluate and enhance practice through reflection and ongoing development. |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status | Obtain/interpret client health status information; requires anatomy/physiology knowledge. |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information | Analyse health info and plan appropriate services within scope of role. |
| HLTENN035 | Practice nursing within the Australian health care system | Practice as a nursing professional across the lifespan in various care settings. |
| HLTENN036 | Apply communication skills in nursing practice | Effective communication with patients, families, carers, and other healthcare professionals. |
| HLTENN037 | Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care | Physical health assessments contributing to individualised care plans. |
| HLTENN038 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans | Implement care, evaluate outcomes, report progress, respond to emergencies. |
| HLTENN068 | Apply a palliative approach in nursing practice | Palliative care across hospital, home/community care, hospice, and long-term settings. |
| HLTENN039 | Apply principles of wound management | Wound management principles across various wound types. |
| HLTENN040 | Administer and monitor medicines and IV therapy | Dosage calculation, prescriber instructions, effectiveness/side-effect monitoring. |
| HLTENN041 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice | Legal/ethical practice, patient rights, duty of care. |
| HLTENN042 | Implement and monitor care for mental health conditions | Nursing care and treatment for mental health conditions. |
| HLTENN043 | Implement and monitor care for acute health problems | Clinical interventions for acute health needs. |
| HLTENN044 | Implement and monitor care for chronic health problems | Interventions supporting patients with chronic conditions. |
| HLTENN045 | Implement and monitor care of the older person | Social, emotional, and nursing care needs of older patients. |
| HLTENN047 | Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting | Community, educational, occupational, and general practice settings. |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies | Standard and transmission-based precaution procedures. |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Health and safety in direct client care environments. |
| Code | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities | Monitor own performance, access professional development opportunities. |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice | Gather and critically analyse information to support/improve practice. |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid | First aid response across community and workplace settings. |
| HLTENN057 | Contribute to nursing care of a person with diabetes | Assessing, planning, and implementing diabetes-related nursing care. |
| BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | Leadership and team cohesion skills for supervisors/emerging managers. |
International students must attend full-time and maintain a minimum of 80% attendance. Attendance is recorded each session. Extended absences without evidence may result in CoE cancellation (international) or enrolment cancellation (domestic).
Reminder emails and warning letters are issued as attendance approaches or drops below 80%; an intent-to-cancel notice follows if attendance falls below 70%. Students may appeal within 20 working days.
Permitted only for compassionate or compelling circumstances (serious illness, death in the family, etc.), with evidence required. One deferral per student per course. International student leave affects the PRISMS record and CoE.
Covers the withdrawal process, Statement of Attainment entitlement (issued within 30 days), the dissatisfaction resolution pathway, and Overseas Student Ombudsman escalation rights. International transfer rules follow Standard 7 of the National Code 2018 (ESOS Act) — a six-month principal course completion requirement before changing providers, with defined exceptions.
Escalation path: Educator/ESO → Student Services Officer → National Training & Development Manager/Academic Board → external review. Must be lodged within 20 working days; the College responds within 10 days.
Explains CRICOS registration, student rights (accurate pre-enrolment information, written agreement, refund/alternative-course protections, complaints access), and where to verify course/provider standards at cricos.education.gov.au.
18+ with Senior Secondary Certificate/Year 12, OR mature age (21+) with Certificate II or higher, or 2 years relevant industry experience — plus ACSF Level 4 competency, National Police Clearance, immunisation compliance, and a current Working With Children Check.
The Overseas Students Ombudsman (OSO) provides a free, independent, impartial process. Other external bodies include Intermediate, the Australian Mediation Association, the Local Community Justice Centre, and ASQA.
All accredited courses involve assessment against the four key principles: validity, reliability, flexibility, and fairness. Assessors hold appropriate credentials. Students who don't achieve competency on the first attempt receive further reasonable opportunities.
Students undertake a minimum of 440 hours of professional experience across 4 semesters in a public or private health service within NSW. Students must be assessed "safe to practice" before placement, and use Clinical Placement Books as skills evidence.
Note for site editors: the marketing landing page currently states 400 hours of placement, while this handbook states 440 hours. Confirm the correct figure with the Nursing department before publishing both pages live with different numbers.
TrEd College recognises Qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other RTOs in accordance with AQTF Essential Standards.
Certificates are available for collection from campus on successful completion. Postage costs, if required, are the student's responsibility.
Progression sequence: Knowledge-Based Assessment (Theory) → Simulation-Based Assessment → Clinical Training, each requiring a "Satisfactory" outcome before progressing. Each unit allows three attempts, which may include a verbal challenge.
Students assessed as "Not Yet Competent" in two or more units within a study period fail that semester and forfeit progression. A support plan is implemented via meeting with Student Support Services and the National Training and Development Manager.
Student records are securely stored per AQF standards under TrEd College's Privacy Policy. Credentials are retained and available for re-issue for 30 years; re-issuance carries a $40 fee. Trainers hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116), relevant industry qualifications, and current industry experience.
Enrolment includes form completion, USI creation assistance, and LLN needs identification with referral to the Student Support LLN Officer where relevant. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) requires students to demonstrate good character to practice in nursing. Overseas applicants complete an International Student Course Acceptance and Student Agreement Form along with a Student Interview Questionnaire.
Disability or medical condition disclosure is voluntary but required for placement safety assessment; AHPRA notification obligations apply where an impairment may place the public at substantial risk.
Enrolment contact
Level 2, 1 James Place, North Syndey NSW 2060
Phone: +61 2 9870 7688
Email: info@tredcollege.edu.au
Personal information collected may include name, contact details, nationality, date of birth, and education history. Sensitive information (e.g. religion, race or ethnic background) is collected only with consent, generally where required to process an application for admission, enrolment, or education. Information may be collected directly, or from third parties such as a family member, contractor, partner institution, or a publicly maintained record.
Read the full Privacy Policy.
Current legislative and regulatory information is available at legislation.nsw.gov.au. TrEd College uses PlagiarismCheckerX© to detect plagiarism in assessment submissions, including in the Diploma of Nursing program. Academic writing, referencing, and plagiarism workshops are included as part of course support.
Diploma of Nursing students must follow AHPRA's social media guidance and act professionally when communicating on any platform where TrEd College is involved.
On-campus, free support includes:
Programs: 1:1 trainer support, LLN workshops, study groups, library services, simulation-based training workshops, soft skills/career workshops, computer/printer access, student counselling, and local facilities guidance.
A 24-hour student support officer contact is available via the emergency number provided at enrolment.
Free welfare counselling is available for personal difficulties, disability or special needs, relationships, family issues, anxiety, stress, or general support. External referrals are available at no extra cost from the College (the external provider's own fees may apply).
Emergency (Police, Ambulance, Fire): 000
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| TrEd College Student Services Officers | (02) 8263 1200 |
| Australian Health Management | 1800 888 942 |
| Department of Home Affairs | 131 881 |
| Health Services Australia (Medical Examination) | (02) 8396 0600 |
| Public Transport Information Line | 131 500 |
| Telephone Directory Service | 12455 |
| International Directory Service | 1225 |
| Lifeline Counselling Service (24hr) | 13 11 14 |
| Translating and Interpreting Service (24hr) | 131 450 |
| Domestic Violence Line (24hr) | 1800 656 463 |
| Salvo Crisis Line | 9331 2000 |
| International Student OSHC World Care (24hr) | 1800 814 781 |
| Rape Crisis Centre | 9819 6565 |
| Women's and Girls' Emergency Centre | 9360 5388 |
| Poisons Information Service | 13 11 26 |
| Alcohol & Drug Info Service | 9361 8000 |
| G-Line (Gambling Counselling) | 1800 633 649 |
| Men's Line Australia | 1300 789 978 |
| Pregnancy Help Line | 1300 139 313 |
| Mental Health Info Service | 9816 5688 |
| Tenants Union of NSW Hotline | 9251 6590 |
| Credit Helpline | 1800 808 488 |
| Fair Trading | 1800 802 055 |
| Welfare Rights Centre | 9211 5300 |
| Legal Aid (Sydney Head Office) | 9219 5000 |
| International Students Legal Advice Service | 9698 7645 |
TrEd College — Head Office
Level 2, 1 James Place, North Syndey NSW 2060
Phone: +61 (02) 9870 7688
Email: info@tredcollege.edu.au
Website: www.tredcollege.edu.au