English for Healthcare and Nursing + Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Hospital Stream

Overview

Charter Australia's Study and Work Program – Hospital Care Stream is an intensive 17-week course designed for those seeking a career in Australia’s acute care sector, including hospitals. This program combines Nursing English, a nationally recognised qualification in acute care, and Job Assistance Support, ensuring graduates are fully qualified and job-ready.

Through our Job Assist Program, we connect students with hospitals for employment as nursing assistants, providing a direct pathway into the healthcare workforce.

This stream comprises of following courses:

English for Healthcare and Nursing + Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the course will be qualified to work as a:

  • Health service assistant
  • Personal care assistant
  • Hospital orderly
  • Nurses assistant
  • Patient support assistant

2025 Intake Dates

Please refer to the Term Dates for the Study and Work Program.

April 2025 Intake

22 April - 22 August

June 2025 Intake

2 June - 1 October

July 2025 Intake

28 July - 22 November

October 2025 Intake

13 October - 12 March 2026

2026 Intake Dates

January 2026 Intake

12 January - 14 May

February 2026 Intake

23 February - 25 June

April 2026 Intake

20 April - 20 August

June 2026 Intake

9 June - 9 October

July 2026 Intake

13 July - 12 November

August 2026 Intake

17 August - 17 December

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October 2026 Intake

12 October - 11 February 2027

Overview
Study Period: 17 weeks
Units: 15
Requirements: 18+ and IELTS 4.5 or equivalent
Language: English
Work placement: 80 hours
Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisites or corequisites that are applicable to the units of competency selected within this course.  For Charter Australia’s minimum entry requirements, please visit Entry Requirements page.

 Program Duration
  • 17 weeks of training/assessment including mandatory work placement and intensive healthcare english (criteria applies)
  • up to 36 weeks of paid work after graduation

  Click Term Dates for intake dates.

SWP Job Assist Program

Charter Australia bridges the gap between students and employers!

We consider our students' employment skills and opportunities an important part of their education; as such we offer our Job Assist Program for free to all students. The program allows students to be ready for job hunting through 2 services:

  • Job Ready Workshops
    • Resume Writing & Reviewing and Job Interview Preparation.
  • Job Referral Process
Assessments
  • Written Task
  • Simulation
  • Work placement assessments
Program Fees

Visit Fees Information page.