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

Hospital Stream

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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

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:

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.

October 2025 Intake

13 October - 12 March 2026

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January 2026 Intake

12 January - 14 May

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February 2026 Intake

23 February - 25 June

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April 2026 Intake

20 April - 20 August

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June 2026 Intake

9 June - 9 October

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July 2026 Intake

13 July - 12 November

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August 2026 Intake

17 August - 17 December

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October 2026 Intake

12 October - 11 February 2027

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Overview

Study Period: 17 weeks

Units: 15

Requirements: 18+ and IELTS 4.5 or equivalent

Language: English

Work placement: 80 hours

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?

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

Job Support Program

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