IHNA has in place admission criteria for courses in its scope as required by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for VET Courses’ to ensure that candidates meet industry requirements.

• Offshore International students who wish to apply for this course must meet the following requirements.
• Applicants are required to be 18 years old and above and need to be Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or year 12th pass,
• OR
• Be of mature age which can be demonstrated by a candidate who is at least of 21 years and has a qualification at Certificate II level or higher, OR has 2 years industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.
• All the applicants are required to have successfully completed an ACSF test and demonstrate competence as working at Level 4 for all indicators to enrol for this qualification (issued within the last 12 months from the time of admission).
• Meet English Language requirement (as mentioned below)
• From 1 July 2018 the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) have introduced an admission requirement that assesses a student’s English language skills. Click here to view the requirements for the English language skills registration standard. This English language requirement must be demonstrated prior to entry into the Diploma of Nursing.
• Additional Requirement for professional experience placement (PEP).
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance / Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate(AFP) / NCC will be required for all practical placements.
• Students must complete the immunization process before the practical placement start date as some facilities will not provide placement to student without immunisation.
• Current Working with children check.
• It is also essential for the student to possess basic computer skills. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.