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Advanced Diploma of Nursing
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HLT64121
Your expertise as an Enrolled Nurse in specialised clinical settings represents years of dedicated practice and technical knowledge. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a recognition pathway for this advanced qualification. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as we can guide you in demonstrating your advanced nursing skills as evidence.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of enrolled nurses with advanced skills who work in a specialised area of nursing practice under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse.Enrolled nurses integrate and adapt specialised, technical and theoretical knowledge to address a diverse range of clinical situations and challenges in their area of specialisation. They contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical practice using research and participation in broader organisational quality processes. Enrolled nurses retain responsibility for their own actions while remaining accountable to the registered nurse for all delegated functions.To be eligible to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse and to practice in Australia, individuals must complete a Diploma of Nursing program accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved as ‘an approved program of study’ by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) in accordance with the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards. To confirm the education provider holds the necessary accreditation check the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) at www.ahpra.gov.au.
Qualification Code
HLT64121
Training Package
HLT — Health
AQF Level
Advanced Diploma
Total Units
See training.gov.au
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who are currently working in Australia as an enrolled nurse and hold current registration as an enrolled nurse without notation with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au.
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Enrolled Nurse | Providing technical and theoretical nursing expertise in specialised clinical environments under RN supervision. |
| Clinical Lead (Enrolled Nursing) | Leading the delivery of preventive and rehabilitative care while contributing to organisational quality processes. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
To practice as an Enrolled Nurse in Australia, you must hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). While this qualification recognises advanced skills, it is the individual's responsibility to maintain registration via AHPRA.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume detailing nursing experience
- ✓Position descriptions for advanced EN roles
- ✓Professional development and CPD logs
Clinical Practice
- ✓Advanced clinical assessment records
- ✓Specialised nursing care plans
- ✓Case studies of complex clinical situations
Research & Quality
- ✓Reports on nursing trends or practice improvements
- ✓Evidence of participation in quality audits
- ✓Research papers or clinical reviews
Professional Standing
- ✓Current NMBA registration (Enrolled Nurse)
- ✓Specialty area certifications
- ✓Performance appraisals from Registered Nurses
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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