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About the course
This Certificate IV provides foundation knowledge and study skills for entry into health and nursing pathways. You will build understanding of the human body and health, learn to interpret medical terminology, and develop key academic skills to support further learning. The course is designed as a stepping stone to further study such as a Diploma of Nursing or other health-related university degrees in the nursing discipline at Certificate IV level. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.
Career outcome
This course prepares you for further training and entry-level opportunities in health settings by strengthening core knowledge used in nursing and allied health study. Graduates typically use it as a pathway into the Diploma of Nursing or related university health degrees, supporting roles in health services, administration or study-oriented positions. It is a preparatory Certificate IV qualification focused on nursing and health foundations rather than a direct licencing outcome. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.
Living Costs in Perth**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321 |
Average Salary***
