| Source institution / provider | Participating RTO — signed partner status to be confirmed |
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| Eligible qualifications |
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| Destination | HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing |
| Credit | Credit transfer for identical or equivalent completed units; recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessed on evidence for other learning. No fixed number of months or units is promised. |
| Progression | Onward study: Bachelor of Nursing (Subject to ANMAC accreditation and NMBA approval), requiring current enrolled nurse registration. |
| Conditions |
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| Locations and modes | Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and Hobart, with blended options. Locations and modes are subject to course, intake and international registration confirmation. |
Articulation pathways and partnerships
The learning you've done counts. Let's work out how far.
For healthcare and community services learners taking the next step, we recognise relevant prior study through credit transfer and recognition of prior learning. Every application is assessed individually, in writing, before you commit.
A typical route
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Diploma of Nursing
e.g. HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
Your foundation
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Credit assessment
Up to 12 months (8 units), assessed individually
Credit confirmed in writing
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Bachelor of Nursing
Entry to second year, where assessment supports it
Your next step
Bachelor of Nursing: Subject to ANMAC accreditation and NMBA approval. Credit and duration are never automatic.
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diploma-to-degree pathways in nursing and social work
12
months maximum credit into a bachelor degree, assessed
2
working days — target for first advisor response
5
working days — written indicative credit after verified documents
Why articulation matters
A clearer next step, with honest limits.
Articulation links one qualification to the next. It's designed to respect your previous learning. It does not guarantee employment, a visa, professional registration or unconditional admission, and we'd rather tell you that up front.
Recognise what you've learned
Completed units that are identical or equivalent can transfer. Other evidenced learning can be assessed through RPL.
Avoid repeating content
Spend your time on what's new to you rather than relearning what you already know and can demonstrate.
Potentially shorten study and cost
Where your written assessment supports it, credit may reduce duration. The amount is set individually, never assumed.
Keep building a caring career
Pathways connect certificate, diploma and degree study in nursing and community services.
Credit transfer
Recognises completed units that are identical or equivalent to units in your new course.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Assesses other prior learning against unit requirements, based on the evidence you provide.
Pathway Finder
Start with what you hold, or what you're studying now.
No documented pathway matches that yet.
That doesn't mean your learning won't count. A Pathway Advisor can look at your record individually.
Email a Pathway AdvisorNursing pathway
Subject to ANMAC accreditation and NMBA approval
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Step 1 · Diploma
Diploma of Nursing
HLT54121
Entry from 5 eligible certificate-level qualifications
View course details
Up to 12 months (8 units) credit
Credit assessed individually, in writing
Requires current NMBA enrolled nurse registration
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Step 2 · Bachelor
Bachelor of Nursing
Nursing
Entry to second year of the degree, where assessment supports it.
View course details
Community services pathway
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Step 1 · Diploma
Diploma of Community Services
CHC52021
Entry from 6 eligible certificate-level qualifications
View course details
Up to 12 months credit (max. 25% of the degree)
Credit assessed individually, in writing
No credit for core social work units or later placements
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Step 2 · Bachelor
Bachelor of Social Work
Community services
Entry to second year of the degree, where assessment supports it.
View course details
| Source institution / provider | Participating RTO — signed partner status to be confirmed |
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| Eligible qualifications |
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| Destination | CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services |
| Credit | Unit-level credit transfer for identical or equivalent units, and evidence-based RPL. No fixed credit amount is promised. |
| Progression | Onward study: Bachelor of Social Work. |
| Conditions |
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| Locations and modes | Campus-based, with blended and online options. Confirm course availability for your intake. |
No diploma courses match your current filters. Adjust the finder.
| Source institution / provider | Diploma provider, or a participating RTO — signed partner status to be confirmed |
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| Eligible qualifications |
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| Destination | Bachelor of NursingSubject to ANMAC accreditation and NMBA approval |
| Credit | Up to 12 months (8 units), with entry to second year subject to individual assessment. Credit is not automatic. |
| Progression | Entry to second year of the degree, where assessment supports it. |
| Conditions |
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| Locations and modes | Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane, subject to approvals and intake confirmation. |
| Source institution / provider | Diploma provider, or a participating RTO — signed partner status to be confirmed |
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| Eligible qualifications |
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| Destination | Bachelor of Social Work |
| Credit | Up to 12 months, a maximum of 25% of the four-year degree, with entry to second year subject to assessment. |
| Progression | Entry to second year of the degree, where assessment supports it. |
| Conditions |
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| Locations and modes | North Melbourne. Further campuses are planned and are not currently available. |
No bachelor degree courses match your current filters. Adjust the finder.
How it works
Six steps, and you'll know your credit in writing before you decide.
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Enquire
Email a Pathway Advisor directly. Target first response: within 2 working days.
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Share your record
Provide a verified USI transcript or academic record. Current students can share proof of enrolment for a conditional pre-assessment.
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Indicative credit
Receive written indicative credit within 5 working days after your documents are verified.
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Apply
Submit a formal application. Admission checks, entry and English / LLN requirements apply.
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Offer and acceptance
The manual describes a 5 working day target for complete applications — a target, not an unconditional promise.
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Start well
Priority orientation and a transition workshop help you settle into the new level of study.
Domestic eligibility
- Current students, and alumni who completed within the last 18 months, in an eligible feeder qualification.
- Standard entry and English / LLN requirements apply.
- Nursing placements require a police check, Working with Children check and immunisations.
Onshore international students
- A completion-first policy applies: you're expected to complete your current course.
- Before any offer, admissions checks Standard 7, the six-month/1 year principal-course restriction, any release required, and PRISMS.
- We can't provide migration advice. Please seek a registered migration agent for visa questions.
HCI Pathway Scholarship
Eligible students may receive the HCI Pathway Scholarship of 20 per cent off first-semester tuition fees. Conditions apply.
Read the conditions
- Eligibility for students from signed partner RTOs must be confirmed.
- Start within 18 months of completing your feeder qualification.
- Domestic students, and onshore international students eligible under Standard 7.
- All admission criteria must be met.
- Applied as credit on the first invoice; not cash, not transferable, first semester only.
- Cannot be combined with the Industry Hub discount or other HCI scholarships or promotions.
- Terms for future applicants may change on 60 days' partner notice; existing offers are unaffected.
- The scholarship does not change credit or admission decisions.
For registered training organisations
Give your graduates a responsible next step.
If your RTO delivers certificate qualifications in health, ageing, disability or community services, a partnership can give your learners a documented route into diploma and degree study.
Discuss a partnershipOpens your email app, addressed to partnerships@hci.edu.au.
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No fees, commissions or minimum numbers
Participation costs nothing and carries no volume targets.
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A non-binding MOU
A memorandum of understanding records intent without locking either party in.
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You inform; we lead sessions
Your RTO informs its own students and hosts IHM-led information sessions.
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Clear separation
Only IHM issues offers and CoEs and collects tuition. No joint awards, joint delivery or agent relationship.
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Privacy by design
Students self-refer, so you never pass on personal information.
I'm a student or graduate
Tell us what you've studied and where you'd like to go. Have your USI transcript ready if you can.
Email a Pathway AdvisorI represent an RTO
Share your RTO number and the qualifications you deliver, and we'll start a conversation.
Discuss a partnershipBoth open your email app addressed to partnerships@hci.edu.au. Other contacts: IHM contact