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52895WA Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies

National ID
52895WA
WA Course Code
BGS66
CRICOS code
111816C
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Why choose this course?

If you are interested in the health industry and need the foundations to commence your career, this course will provide you with a sound knowledge on the human body and health, as well as the study skills to support further learning.

During your course you will study how to interpret and apply medical terminology, learn about human anatomy and physiology, gain knowledge on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings and learn how to use mathematics in a nursing and health context.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will meet the academic entry requirements for further study in the health area including HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing or any health-related degrees at university level.

Students who apply for this course must have an IELTS of 7.0 with no band lower than 7.0.

  • 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 11.

  • 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.

​Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Your study options

Semester 1, 2025

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 1, 2025
Where | South Metropolitan TAFE (52787)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $9,162
  • Resources fee: $367
  • Materials fee: $255

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

Year 11
52895WA Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies - BGS66
1 semester
Year 12
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing - BGW5
3 semesters

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 7 units. These 7 are comprised of 7 core units and no elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

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

There are no elective units for this course.

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include direct observation, research projects, case studies, verbal presentations and worksheet assessments.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is provided in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use the matrix to ensure assessments are spread across the duration of the course rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to Blackboard, PowerPoint presentations and activities, handouts, recommended references, internet access and the on campus Library where supplementary resources such as CD’s, DVD’s and videos can be accessed. 

Facilities and equipment may include access to specialised equipment used for demonstration purposes, laboratory and diagnostic equipment, anatomy, chemistry, physics and health equipment and models and computer labs and classrooms.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 2, 2025

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 2, 2025
Where | South Metropolitan TAFE (52787)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $9,162
  • Resources fee: $367
  • Materials fee: $255

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

Year 11
52895WA Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies - BGS66
1 semester
Year 12
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing - BGW5
3 semesters

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 7 units. These 7 are comprised of 7 core units and no elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

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

There are no elective units for this course.

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include direct observation, research projects, case studies, verbal presentations and worksheet assessments.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is provided in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use the matrix to ensure assessments are spread across the duration of the course rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to Blackboard, PowerPoint presentations and activities, handouts, recommended references, internet access and the on campus Library where supplementary resources such as CD’s, DVD’s and videos can be accessed. 

Facilities and equipment may include access to specialised equipment used for demonstration purposes, laboratory and diagnostic equipment, anatomy, chemistry, physics and health equipment and models and computer labs and classrooms.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 1, 2026

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 1, 2026
Where | South Metropolitan TAFE (52787)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $9,162
  • Resources fee: $367
  • Materials fee: $255

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

Year 11
52895WA Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies - BGS66
1 semester
Year 12
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing - BGW5
3 semesters

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 7 units. These 7 are comprised of 7 core units and no elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

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

There are no elective units for this course.

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include direct observation, research projects, case studies, verbal presentations and worksheet assessments.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is provided in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use the matrix to ensure assessments are spread across the duration of the course rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to Blackboard, PowerPoint presentations and activities, handouts, recommended references, internet access and the on campus Library where supplementary resources such as CD’s, DVD’s and videos can be accessed. 

Facilities and equipment may include access to specialised equipment used for demonstration purposes, laboratory and diagnostic equipment, anatomy, chemistry, physics and health equipment and models and computer labs and classrooms.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

There may be further semester intakes available for enrolment. You can view any further intakes when you submit your online application(opens in a new tab).

For information about pathways from TAFE to university, view our Pathways to university page.

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TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) provider, for the delivery of training to international students, enrolled in a TAFE course in Western Australia. This nationally recognised course is delivered by a Western Australian TAFE college on TIWA's behalf. TIWA retains responsibility for the quality of the training and assessment delivered by the TAFE colleges and for the issue of certification documentation to students.

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Last updated on October 23, 2024