Our articulation partnership with Griffith University (CRICOS code: 00233E) offers students a guaranteed pathway for all our Diploma courses.

Successful completion of the Diploma level qualification at the Australian Health and Science Institute (AHSI) allows you to automatically continue your education entering the second year of the relevant bachelor’s degree at Griffith University.

This gives you the opportunity helps you reduce the duration of study at a university and therefore the overall cost of your degree. AHSI will ensure you are ready for the University life and study expectations, making your transition easier.

You may apply to study with Griffith University if you are an existing student or a new student

If you are a new student, you can apply for a packaged course. You will receive a dual offer from both AHSI and Griffith University, which enables you to apply for a single visa for the entire study duration.

Advantages to an AHSI – Griffith University learning pathway

Griffith University will offer you the entry to an undergraduate bachelor’s degree program if you successfully complete your Diploma course with AHSI

• You will have a dual qualifications from AHSI and Griffith University; the AHSI qualification will allow you to apply for employment in suitable roles while studying for your Bachelor’s program
• Minimise your tuition fees by completing the equivalent of the first year of a bachelor’s program (provided the students start with Griffith University in T1 Feb/Mar) studying at AHSI at an affordable cost and at a pace that will suitable to your abilities; AHSI offers significant support and pastoral care to its students
• Become University ready by building a foundation of knowledge, practice and experience at AHSI; the AHSI program incorporates work placement and practical classes;
• Become employment ready through the acquisition of practical and theoretical skills
• Study in a regional university that is ranked top 2% in the world

AHSI Course	Block credit guaranteed*	Griffith university course	Remaining Credit Points	Remaining Duration**	Pathway Type
CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health CRICOS course code: 089594M Duration: 2 years 20 Units	80 credit point	Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice 1637	160 credit point	2 Years	Packaged Offer / Articulation
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS course code: 111823D Duration: 1 year ** 15 Units	80 credit point	Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice 1637	160 credit point	2 Years	Packaged Offer / Articulation
CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling CRICOS course code: 090797A Duration: 1.5 years 17 Units	80 credit point	Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice 1637	160 credit point	2 Years	Packaged Offer / Articulation
CHC52015 Diploma of Community services CRICOS course code: 098035A Duration: 2 years 16 Units	80 credit point	Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice 1637	160 credit point	2 Years	Packaged Offer / Articulation
CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health CRICOS course code: 089594M Duration: 2 years 20 Units	80 credit point	Bachelor of Human Services 1394	160 credit point	2 Years	Packaged Offer / Articulation
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS course code: 111823D Duration: 1 year ** 15 Units	80 credit point	Bachelor of Human Services 1394	160 credit point	2 Years	Packaged Offer / Articulation
CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling CRICOS course code: 090797A Duration: 1.5 years 17 Units	80 credit point	Bachelor of Human Services 1394	160 credit point	2 Years	Packaged Offer / Articulation
CHC52015 Diploma of Community services CRICOS course code: 098035A Duration: 2 years 16 Units	80 credit point	Bachelor of Human Services 1394	160 credit point	2 Years	Packaged Offer / Articulation

* Conditional upon the student graduating from the respective AHSI program
** Provided that the student opts for the T1 entry (February-March); T2 entry (July) will increase the remainder study time at Griffith University to 2.5 years

Our articulation partnership with TAFE NSW (CRICOS 00591E) offers students a fantastic pathway opportunity for our Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. TAFE NSW has a number of campuses, with the closest one to AHSI being in Nirimba.

Successful completion of the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at AHSI allows you to gain entry in to the second year of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) (20510).

This will reduce the duration of study at TAFE NSW and therefore the overall cost of your degree. AHSI will ensure you are ready for the University life and study expectations, making your transition easier.

Advantages to an AHSI – TAFE NSW learning pathway

TAFE NSW will offer you the entry to an undergraduate bachelor’s degree program if you successfully complete your Diploma course with AHSI and meet any additional entry requirement

• The AHSI qualification will allow you to apply for employment in suitable roles while you are studying for your Bachelor’s degree
• Minimise your tuition fees by completing the equivalent of the first year and a half of a bachelor’s program studying at AHSI at an affordable cost and at a pace that will be suitable to your abilities
• AHSI offers significant support and pastoral care to its students and runs small classes where students can interact with the trainers and their colleagues with ease
• Become University ready by building a foundation of knowledge, practice and experience at AHSI; the AHSI program incorporates work placement and practical classes
• Become employment ready through the acquisition of practical and theoretical skills
• TAFE NSW offers a comprehensive program that encompasses special needs for children, family and community support as well as offering the opportunity to become a Primary school teacher after completing the fourth year

AHSI Course	Block credit guaranteed*	TAFE NSW course	Remaining Duration	Pathway Type
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CRICOS course code: 111823D Duration: 1 year ** 15 Units	1 year	Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) CRICOS Code: 075653J	3 Years	Packaged Offer / Articulation

* Subject to successful completion of the AHSI Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and TAFE NSW approval
** Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care has a pre-requisite of completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; the combined duration of the two courses is 2 years, for which AHSI will award two qualifications (Certificate and Diploma)