Diploma of Nursing
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Diploma of
NURSING
CRICOS 108324E
This qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse.
Enrolled nurses provide nursing care for people across the health care continuum and at all stages of life.To be eligible to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse and to practice in Australia, individuals must complete a Diploma of Nursing program accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved as ‘an approved program of study’ by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) in accordance with the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards. To confirm the education provider holds the necessary accreditation check the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) at www.ahpra.gov.au.
The scope of practice for enrolled nurses is determined by legislative requirements and the policies and procedures of the employing organisation.
This qualification may contribute to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s (NMBA) registration requirements to practice as an enrolled nurse.
DURATION
85 weeks – Full Time
including work placement
MODE OF STUDY
On Campus
WORK PLACEMENT
400 Hours
VET STUDENT LOANS
Available
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TUITION FEES
INTAKE DATES
CENSUS DATES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PATHWAYS & EMPLOYMENT
UNITS OF STUDY
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Diploma level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
- Successful completion of Year 12 or the equivalent level of study
- Applicants must be aged 18 or above
- Participate in a Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Undertake a literacy and numeracy (LN) assessment to determine suitability for admission and identify support needs.
- Moderate level of computer literacy required
- Meet the entry criteria set by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council which states that all All students entering this course must demonstrate they have achieved the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) a specified level of English language skills, prior to commencing the course. For more information please refer to https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/registration-standards/english-language-skills.aspx
English Language Requirements
- English is the students primary language: supported by evidence of completion of at least six (6) years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the recognised countries*, OR
- English is NOT the students primary language: The student has achieve the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests:
- IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), OR
- Evidence of OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), OR
- Evidence of PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking), OR
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking.
*Recognised country means one of the following: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America
Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:
A National Police Check (NPC)
A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
An NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Diploma level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
- Successful completion of Year 12 or the equivalent level of study
- Applicants must be aged 18 or above
- Undertake SCEI approved Numeracy Test to Identify level of support (on arrival in Australia, prior to commencing semester 2)
- Meet the entry criteria set by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council which states that all All students entering this course must demonstrate they have achieved the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) a specified level of English language skills, prior to commencing the course. For more information please refer to https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/registration-standards/english-language-skills.aspx
English Language Requirements
- English is the students primary language: supported by evidence of completion of at least six (6) years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the recognised countries*, OR
- English is NOT the students primary language: The student has achieve the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests:
- IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), OR
- Evidence of OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), OR
- Evidence of PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking), OR
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking.
*Recognised country means one of the following: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America
Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:
- A National Police Check (NPC)
- A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
- An NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
Further study pathways
After achieving HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing, students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Nursing (at a higher education provider or University)
- HLT64121 Advanced Diploma of Nursing
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this course will have employment opportunities in a range of community sector organisations e.g. aged care, early childhood services, disability services. Roles may include:
- Centre manager
- Community care manager
- Community services manager
- Program area manager
- Manager
- Coordinator
Core Units
HLTENN035 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system
HLTENN041 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTENN037 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care
HLTENN038 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care
HLTENN045 Implement and monitor care of the older person
HLTENN042 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions
HLTENN044 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions
HLTENN047 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting
HLTENN068 Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice
HLTENN039 Apply principles of wound management
Elective Units
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
BSBPEF402 Develop work Priorities
HLTENN057 Contribute to nursing care of a person with diabetes
HLTOHC009 Apply and use basic oral health products