National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authority
Higher National Diploma in Nursing
About the ProgrammeAbout This Course
| Course / Programme Name | Higher National Diploma in Nursing |
| Offered by | National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) — Institute of Nursing and Healthcare Training |
| Qualification Awarded | Higher National Diploma — NVQ Level 06 |
| Accreditation | TVEC (Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission) |
| Medium of Instruction | Sinhala / Tamil / English |
| Registration Status | Now Open |
| Official Contact | 0112 533 547 |
| Location | No.07, Dr Danister De Silva Mawatha, Orugodawatta, Wellampitiya |
Section 3Eligibility Requirements
Age Requirement
Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age at the time of application.
G.C.E. Ordinary Level
Minimum passes required in English Language, Sinhala or Tamil, Mathematics, and Science.
A/L Qualification
Minimum of 3 passes in any stream at the G.C.E. Advanced Level — OR — Nurse Assistant NVQ Level 04 qualification.
Section 7Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Higher National Diploma in Nursing (NVQ Level 06) are qualified to practise as professional nurses in both government and private healthcare institutions in Sri Lanka and abroad. The TVEC accreditation ensures national recognition, and the NVQ Level 06 framework creates pathways toward further academic and professional advancement.
- Staff Nurse — Government Hospitals
- Nurse — Private Hospitals & Clinics
- Community Health Nurse
- Overseas Nursing Opportunities
- Clinical Trainer / Instructor
- Further Studies — BSc Nursing or equivalent
Section 8How to Apply
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Contact NAITA directly on 0112 533 547 to enquire about the current intake, available intake dates, and application procedure.
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Visit the Institute of Nursing and Healthcare Training at No.07, Dr Danister De Silva Mawatha, Orugodawatta, Wellampitiya, or the official NAITA website for the application form.
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Verify you meet all eligibility requirements — age (18–35), O/L passes in the required subjects, and A/L passes (or Nurse Assistant NVQ Level 04).
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Gather all required certified documents (see checklist below) and complete the application form accurately.
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Submit your completed application along with all certified copies and any applicable fee to the institute. Retain a copy and your application reference number.
Required Documents Checklist
- National Identity Card — certified copy
- Birth certificate — certified copy
- G.C.E. O/L results certificate — certified copy
- G.C.E. A/L results certificate — certified copy (or Nurse Assistant NVQ Level 04 certificate)
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Application fee payment receipt (if applicable)
- Any other documents specified in the official circular
Section 9Frequently Asked Questions
Is this nursing qualification recognised by TVEC?
Yes. The Higher National Diploma in Nursing offered by NAITA is fully accredited by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) at NVQ Level 06, ensuring national recognition for healthcare employment.
Can I apply if I only have O/L results and not A/L results?
To be eligible you need both O/L passes (in English, Sinhala/Tamil, Maths, and Science) and A/L passes (minimum 3 in any stream) — or a Nurse Assistant NVQ Level 04 qualification as an alternative to A/L results.
What is the age limit to apply?
Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age at the time of application.
Can holders of a Nurse Assistant NVQ Level 04 apply?
Yes. Candidates who hold a Nurse Assistant NVQ Level 04 qualification are eligible to apply even if they do not hold A/L results, as this is an accepted alternative qualification.
What career options are available after completing this diploma?
Graduates can work as professional nurses in government and private hospitals in Sri Lanka, pursue overseas nursing opportunities, work as clinical instructors, or continue their studies towards a BSc in Nursing or equivalent degree.
How do I get more information or apply?
Call NAITA directly on 0112 533 547 or visit the Institute of Nursing and Healthcare Training at No.07, Dr Danister De Silva Mawatha, Orugodawatta, Wellampitiya.
Section 10සිංහල සාරාංශය
සිංහල සාරාංශය — NAITA හෙද ඩිප්ලෝමා
ජාතික ශිල්ප හා කර්මාන්ත පුහුණු අධිකාරිය (NAITA) විසින් ක්රියාත්මක කරන හෙද හා සෞඛ්ය සේවා පුහුණු ආයතනය හරහා හෙදීය ශාස්ත්රවේදී ඩිප්ලෝමාව (Higher National Diploma in Nursing) සඳහා ලියාපදිංචිය දැන් විවෘතයි.
සුදුසුකම්: වයස 18 – 35, O/L: ඉංග්රීසි, සිංහල/දෙමළ, ගණිත, විද්යා විෂයයන්ගෙන් සමත් ලකුණු, A/L: ඕනෑම ධාරාවකින් සමත් 3ක් — හෝ — හෙද සහකාර NVQ Level 04. මෙය TVEC පිළිගත් NVQ Level 06 සුදුසුකමකි.
වැඩිදුර විස්තර: 0112 533 547 | No.07, ආචාර්ය දනිස්ටර් ද සිල්වා මාවත, ඔරුගොඩවත්ත, වැල්ලම්පිටිය.
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