Diploma of Nursing

About the course

The Diploma of Nursing is designed to build practical nursing knowledge and skills through hands-on training in a simulated and real clinical environment. You’ll develop core capabilities to support patient care, communication and safe practice, preparing you for work in contemporary healthcare settings. This vocational Diploma focuses on job-ready training for nursing support roles in the health sector. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles supporting registered nurses and healthcare teams across hospitals, aged care and community health services. Career pathways typically include work as an enrolled nurse (subject to relevant registration requirements) and related patient-care positions in clinical environments. This Diploma in Nursing supports entry to the workforce in practical nursing and broader healthcare settings. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)