Study & Work Program: The Hospital Stream

Your pathway to a rewarding career in aged care starts here. Designed for Working Holiday visa holders — gain your qualification, work experience, and job support in just 17 weeks.

Study & Work Program: The Hospital Stream

Charter Australia’s Study and Work Program – Hospital Care Stream is a 17-week intensive course that combines Nursing English, a nationally recognised acute care qualification, and Job Assistance Support. Gain the skills, certification, and confidence to work in hospitals and acute care settings across Australia.

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Why choose the Hospital Stream in our Study and Work Program?

Our 17-week Hospital Care Stream, part of the Study & Work Program, gives you direct access into Australia’s acute-care and hospital workforce. With specialised Nursing English training, a nationally recognised HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, and a full Job Support Program, you'll graduate with the qualification, language confidence and employer connections employers demand.

  • Built for job-readiness — We don’t just train you; our Job Assist team supports you with resume writing, interview coaching and employer referrals to help you move into roles such as Hospital Orderly, Nursing Assistant or Patient Support Assistant.

  • Stand out in a hospital setting — Unlike broader care-courses, this stream focuses on the acute-care environment, so you’ll be prepared for hospital wards, emergency departments and fast-paced healthcare settings.

  • Quick, intensive, effective — In just 17 weeks you’ll complete your English for Healthcare & Nursing + the recognised certificate + work placement options, so you’re job-ready faster than many traditional programs.

  • End-to-end support — From your first class to landing your first role, our multi-national staff, small class sizes and employer network give you the learning experience and the employment edge. 

This stream comprises of following courses:

*If you have not yet met the English language entry level for your chosen program, consider enroling in our Online Foundation English for Study & Work course. This course is designed to help you build the language skills needed to succeed in the Study and Work Program all streams. 

 

Career Opportunities

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

  • Assistant in Nursing
  • NDIS Support Workers
  • Care Service Employee
  • Residential Care Worker
  • Community and home care worker
  • Personal Support Workers
  • Disability Service Officer
Overview
Study Period 17 weeks
Units 15
Requirements: 18 years old+ and have IELTS 4.5 or equivalent
Language: English
Work placement: 80 hours

Intake Dates

For the full term dates and schedule visit:  Study and Work Program Term Dates

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January 2026 Intake

12 January - 14 May 2026 

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February 2026 Intake
 23 February - 25 June 2026   
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April 2026 Intake

 20 April - 20 August 2026    

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June 2026 Intake

9 June - 9 October 2026

 
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July 2026 Intake

13 July - 12 November 2026

 
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August 2026 Intake

17 August - 17 December 2026

 
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October 2026 Intake

12 October - 11 February 2027

 

Our Course Selection

Find out more about our courses by clicking on the boxes below

FAQ about the Study and Work Program Aged Care Stream

Entry Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must have English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 4.5. Charter Australia's English Placement Test may be required upon application.

Not yet met the English entry requirements?

If you have not yet met the English language entry level for your chosen program, consider enroling in our Online Foundation English for Study & Work course. This course is designed to help you build the language skills needed to succeed in the Study and Work Program all streams. 

For Charter Australia’s minimum entry requirements, please visit the Entry Requirements page.

What is the Program Duration?
  • 17 weeks of training/assessment including mandatory work placement and intensive healthcare English (criteria applies)

  Click Term Dates for intake dates.

How does the Job Support Program work?

Free, personalised coaching and support to fast-track your job search.

Charter Australia considers employment skills and opportunities to be a vital part of vocational education; as such we offer our Job Support Program completely free-of-charge to all students which includes:

Workshops

  • Fortnightly job-ready workshops on resume writing and job interview preparation.

Consultations

  • One-to-one consultations to polish your resume and boost confidence.

Referral Service

  • Connect directly with healthcare employers in NSW and start landing interviews through our job referral service.

You'll also have total access to our self-paced job preparation short course, where you'll get practical tips to boost your employability.

What does the assessment include?
    • Written Task
    • Simulation
    • Work placement assessments

 

Fee Information

Visit Fees Information page.

Want to know more?

Our amazing in-house consultants are here to help you every step of the way. We also offer assistance in English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean! Simply check the box in the form and they'll get back to you as soon as possible.

email: info@charter.edu.au
telephone: (+61) 02 9955 5881

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