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Course Overview

Code:
HLT54121
Course Type:
Accredited course
Mode of Delivery:
Full Time
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Course Duration:
18 months
Commencing in:
  • 2024

2024 Intake

Full Time
Intake Date Campus Attendance Days
16/07/2024 Morwell Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-3:30pm
16/07/2024 Bairnsdale Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-3:30pm
16/07/2024 Leongatha Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-3:30pm
16/07/2024 Warragul Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-3:30pm

About this course

Designed to help you build knowledge and skills in a practical learning environment, this full-time course will give your career in the health industry a boost.
Delivered over 18 months at four of our main campuses, this comprehensive Diploma of Nursing reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under the supervision of a registered nurse in a variety of clinical settings. When you're done, you'll be able to register as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) under the National Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
You will be taught by industry professionals in simulated working environments, with mandatory clinical placements allowing you to link theory to practice.
While this is a physically demanding program, the rewards are endless.

There has never been a more important time to get involved in the healthcare industry and provide care for those who need it. We can help you open the door to a nurturing career as an Enrolled Nurse with our Diploma of Nursing.
This course will give you the advanced skills to work as a nurse in a contemporary healthcare environment, with the confidence to perform clinical assessments, look after people with acute and chronic care needs, monitor and administer medications, attend to wounds and apply theory to your practice.
Delivered on campus for a period of 18-months full time and two years part time, you will be guided by industry current teachers who will support your learning every step of the way, giving you the best head start when it comes to employment.
Go on to work in a range of health care settings including aged care, acute surgical and medical wards, mental health, rehabilitation and community health. Want to take your studies further? Why not study a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery (offered at Federation University) or a Bachelor of Paramedical Science offered at a variety of universities.
Your pathway is entirely up to you.

Introducing Sherryl, one of our Nursing teachers

Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2023. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.

Career Opportunities

This qualification reflects the role of an Enrolled Nurse working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a variety of clinical settings. This may include but not limited to nursing work in hospitals, aged care, community centres, district nursing, schools, mental health and medical clinics.

Opportunities for Further Study

Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Paramedical Science
Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery
Completing students can obtain 120 credit points to the Bachelor of Nursing at Federation University
Some credits can be given toward the Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery at Federation University

Skills or Knowledge gained

Knowledge and Skills that are required to work as an Enrolled Nurse in a variety of settings across the health care industry include, medications, legal and ethical, patient assessments, effective communication, personal care, clinical skills, documentation processes, WHS and Infection control principles and practices, palliative care, critical thinking and analysis, and appropriate medical terminology. Students will also learn correct referencing styles (APA) and study skills.

Entry Requirements

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

1. Must be 18 years of age or over as at the 30th of April in the year you are applying - Mature age or Year 12 entry
2. Provide proof of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia English Language Skills Registration Standards requirements prior to enrolment into the Diploma of Nursing (see below)
3. Meet NMBA Criminal History Registration Standard
4. Prospective student's need to complete an online application form
5. Minimum ACSF level 4 in all levels
6. Attend and be successful in a group (4 applicants per group) interview.
7. Provide Police Check in each year of placement without disclosures (convictions or non convictions)
8. Provide a Working with Children's Check without disclosures
9. Must be able to attend the full time course 3-4 days per week or part time 2-3 days per week, on campus as per the timetable
10. Must complete vaccination protocol including COVID 19 Vaccinations/boosters
11. Must meet the inherent requirements of the nursing industry including being physically fit as clinical simulation and placement require a certain degree of physical fitness where the student will be standing for long periods, bending and using manual handling equipment
As per proof of the English language requirements, students must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English Language Skills Registration Standards PRIOR to admission into the Diploma of Nursing.
English Language Skills must be demonstrated in ONE of the following ways:
ONE: IF ENGLISH IS YOUR PRIMARY LANGUAGE: the student will need to provide evidence of 6 years of schooling conducted and assessed in English, with a minimum of 2 years at a secondary level, from the approved countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa , United Kingdom, United States of America).
The evidence can be school reports, a letter from your school for the 6 years of schooling, or a letter from the education department stating your 6 years of schooling, or a combination of the evidence.
TWO: IF ENGLISH IS YOUR SECOND LANGUAGE: you must successfully complete an English Language Skills test to the specified levels. These tests must be completed no less than 2 years prior to enrolment
ELS APPROVED TESTS:
NOTE: accepted test results must be:
i. from one test sitting, or
ii. a maximum of two test sittings in a six month period only with the following results:
Demonstrated achievement of the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests:
a. 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).
• you achieve a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting, and
• you achieve a minimum score of 7 in each component across the two sittings, and
• no score in any component of the test is below 6.5
b. OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
NOTE: accepted test results:
• you are tested in all four components in each sitting, and
• you achieve a minimum score of B in each component across the two sittings, and
• no score in any component of the test is below C.
c. 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).
NOTE: accepted test results:
• a minimum overall score of 65 is achieved in each sitting, and
• you achieve a minimum score of 65 in each of the communicative skills across the two sittings, and
• no score in any of the communicative skills is below 58
d. 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.
ELS evidence is ONLY accepted from the following
1. School reports or transcripts,
2. Letter from school attended
3. Letter from Education Department
4. ELS Test
Students must meet the NMBA Criminal History Registration standard to be registered at course completion. This can be reviewed at https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/Criminal-history.aspx

Recommended entry Requirements:

NA

Limitations to course Entry:

Any condition that prevents the student from being able to perform in the role of a nursing student and subsequent nurse. This includes being unable to be on their feet for long periods to provide patient care and work in the job role.
A Police Check or Working With Children Check that have disclosable outcomes.

Minimum Industry Requirement

  • Working with children check
  • Police check

Licensing/Regulatory Requirements

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: true

Application for registration as an Enrolled Nurse -(AHPRA) Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Online applications for registration as a nurse and/or midwife are available to:
1. Students can apply to AHPRA for their nursing registration when they are due to complete the approved nursing course within the next six weeks in an Australian-approved program of study, or
2. Graduates that have completed an Australian-approved program of study within the last two years.
To commence your application for registration to become a registered Enrolled Nurse click on this link and click apply online: https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-and-Endorsement/Forms.aspx

Qualifications and Recognition - 2024

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Diploma of Nursing and are able to be registered as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) under the National Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

Work Placement - 2024

Does this course require placement?: Yes

Placement break down for the full time program includes;
- 2 weeks Aged care - (80 hours ) in semester 1
- 3 weeks Acute (120 hours) in semester 2
- 1 week Community (40 hours)in semester 2
- 2 weeks Mental Health (80 hours) in semester 3
- 2 weeks IV / Medications (80 hours) in semester 3
This totals 10 weeks full time of a minimum of 400 mandatory placement hours, where the student will be working morning or afternoon shifts (of 8 hours duration) rostered between Monday to Sunday. The student will be fully supervised and supported when caring for patients over the course of the clinical placement. Practical placement will be arranged by the TAFE Gippsland placement coordinator
Travel will be required to attend the allocated placements which occur across the wider Gippsland region. Discounted accommodation may be available, through the placement facilities, for students attending placements, who are required to travel distances to placement.

Placement to be arranged by: Institute

Course Overview

Code:
HLT54121
Course Type:
Accredited course
Mode of Delivery:
Part Time
Enquiry

Enquire Online

Provide your details below and we'll be in contact soon!

Intakes

Course Duration:
24 months
Commencing in:
  • 2024

No upcoming intakes for this course this year.
Please enquire for more information or to express your interest in this course.

About this course

Designed to help you build knowledge and skills in a practical learning environment, this full-time course will give your career in the health industry a boost.
Delivered over 24 months, this comprehensive Diploma of Nursing qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under the supervision of a registered nurse in a variety of clinical settings. When you're done, you'll be able to register as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) under the National Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
You will be taught by industry professionals in simulated working environments, with mandatory clinical placements allowing you to link theory to practice.
While this is a physically demanding program, the rewards are endless.

There has never been a more important time to get involved in the healthcare industry and provide care for those who need it. We can help you open the door to a nurturing career as an Enrolled Nurse with our Diploma of Nursing.
This course will give you the advanced skills to work as a nurse in a contemporary healthcare environment, with the confidence to perform clinical assessments, look after people with acute and chronic care needs, monitor and administer medications, attend to wounds and apply theory to your practice.
Delivered on campus for a period of 18-months full time and two years part time, you will be guided by industry current teachers who will support your learning every step of the way, giving you the best head start when it comes to employment.
Go on to work in a range of health care settings including aged care, acute surgical and medical wards, mental health, rehabilitation and community health. Want to take your studies further? Why not study a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery (offered at Federation University) or a Bachelor of Paramedical Science offered at a variety of universities.
Your pathway is entirely up to you.

Introducing Sherryl, one of our Nursing teachers

Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2023. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.

Career Opportunities

This qualification reflects the role of an Enrolled Nurse working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a variety of clinical settings. This may include but not limited to nursing work in hospitals, aged care, community centres, district nursing, schools, mental health and medical clinics.

Opportunities for Further Study

Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Paramedical Science
Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery
Completing students can obtain 120 credit points to the Bachelor of Nursing at Federation University
Some credits can be given toward the Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery at Federation University

Skills or Knowledge gained

Knowledge and Skills that are required to work as an Enrolled Nurse in a variety of settings across the health care industry include, medications, legal and ethical, patient assessments, effective communication, personal care, clinical skills, documentation processes, WHS and Infection control principles and practices, palliative care, critical thinking and analysis, and appropriate medical terminology. Students will also learn correct referencing styles (APA) and study skills.

Entry Requirements

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

1. Must be 18 years of age or over as at the 30th of April in the year you are applying - Mature age or Year 12 entry
2. Provide proof of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia English Language Skills Registration Standards requirements prior to enrolment into the Diploma of Nursing (see below)
3. Meet NMBA Criminal History Registration Standard
4. Prospective student's need to complete an online application form
5. Minimum ACSF level 4 in all levels
6. Attend and be successful in a group (4 applicants per group) interview.
7. Provide Police Check in each year of placement without disclosures (convictions or non convictions)
8. Provide a Working with Children's Check without disclosures
9. Must be able to attend the full time course 3-4 days per week or part time 2-3 days per week, on campus as per the timetable
10. Must complete vaccination protocol including COVID 19 Vaccinations/boosters
11. Must meet the inherent requirements of the nursing industry including being physically fit as clinical simulation and placement require a certain degree of physical fitness where the student will be standing for long periods, bending and using manual handling equipment
As per proof of the English language requirements, students must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English Language Skills Registration Standards PRIOR to admission into the Diploma of Nursing.
English Language Skills must be demonstrated in ONE of the following ways:
ONE: IF ENGLISH IS YOUR PRIMARY LANGUAGE: the student will need to provide evidence of 6 years of schooling conducted and assessed in English, with a minimum of 2 years at a secondary level, from the approved countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa , United Kingdom, United States of America).
The evidence can be school reports, a letter from your school for the 6 years of schooling, or a letter from the education department stating your 6 years of schooling, or a combination of the evidence.
TWO: IF ENGLISH IS YOUR SECOND LANGUAGE: you must successfully complete an English Language Skills test to the specified levels. These tests must be completed no less than 2 years prior to enrolment
ELS APPROVED TESTS:
NOTE: accepted test results must be:
i. from one test sitting, or
ii. a maximum of two test sittings in a six month period only with the following results:
Demonstrated achievement of the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests:
a. 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).
• you achieve a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting, and
• you achieve a minimum score of 7 in each component across the two sittings, and
• no score in any component of the test is below 6.5
b. OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
NOTE: accepted test results:
• you are tested in all four components in each sitting, and
• you achieve a minimum score of B in each component across the two sittings, and
• no score in any component of the test is below C.
c. 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).
NOTE: accepted test results:
• a minimum overall score of 65 is achieved in each sitting, and
• you achieve a minimum score of 65 in each of the communicative skills across the two sittings, and
• no score in any of the communicative skills is below 58
d. 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.
ELS evidence is ONLY accepted from the following
1. School reports or transcripts,
2. Letter from school attended
3. Letter from Education Department
4. ELS Test
Students must meet the NMBA Criminal History Registration standard to be registered at course completion. This can be reviewed at https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/Criminal-history.aspx

Recommended entry Requirements:

NA

Limitations to course Entry:

Any condition that prevents the student from being able to perform in the role of a nursing student and subsequent nurse. This includes being unable to be on their feet for long periods to provide patient care and work in the job role.
A Police Check or Working With Children Check that have disclosable outcomes.

Minimum Industry Requirement

  • Working with children check
  • Police check

Licensing/Regulatory Requirements

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: true

Application for registration as an Enrolled Nurse -(AHPRA) Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Online applications for registration as a nurse and/or midwife are available to:
1. Students can apply to AHPRA for their nursing registration when they are due to complete the approved nursing course within the next six weeks in an Australian-approved program of study, or
2. Graduates that have completed an Australian-approved program of study within the last two years.
To commence your application for registration to become a registered Enrolled Nurse click on this link and click apply online: https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-and-Endorsement/Forms.aspx

Qualifications and Recognition - 2024

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Diploma of Nursing and are able to be registered as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) under the National Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

Work Placement - 2024

Does this course require placement?: Yes

Placement break down for the part time program includes;
- 2 weeks Age care (80 hours) toward the end of the 1st semester
- 3 weeks Sub-acute / Medications (120 hours) toward the end of the 2nd semester
- 1 Week community (40 hours) health toward the middle of the 3rd semester
-2 weeks Mental Heath (80 hours) toward middle to end of the 3rd semester
-2 weeks Acute / Medication /IV (80 hours) toward the end of the 4th semester
This totals 10 weeks full time of a minimum of 400 mandatory placement hours, where the student will be working morning or afternoon shifts (of 8 hours duration) rostered between Monday to Sunday. The student will be fully supervised and supported when caring for patients over the course of the clinical placement. Practical placement will be arranged by the TAFE Gippsland placement coordinator
Travel will be required to attend the allocated placements which occur across the wider Gippsland region. Discounted accommodation may be available, through the placement facilities, for students attending placements, who are required to travel distances to placement.

Placement to be arranged by: Institute

Further Information - 2024

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) $15,376.80 $33,256.80
Materials fee* (GST exempt) $1,675.25 $1,675.25
Total $17,052.05 $34,932.05
VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans are available to assist eligible students studying higher level vocational education and training (VET) qualifications to pay their tuition fees. Higher level VET qualifications are at those at a Diploma level and above. VET Student loans are capped at a maximum for each approved course of study and the amount of the loan cannot be greater than your remaining FEE-HELP balance. If eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $18,097.00 to help cover the tuition fees for this course. For more information about VET Student Loans and eligibility requirements, please click here.

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Sample course units

BSBPEF202 Plan and apply time management
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
HLTENN035 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system
HLTENN036 Apply communication skills in nursing practice
HLTENN037 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care
HLTENN038 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care
HLTENN039 Apply principles of wound management
HLTENN040 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
HLTENN041 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
HLTENN042 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions
HLTENN043 Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions
HLTENN044 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions
HLTENN045 Implement and monitor care of the older person
HLTENN047 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting
HLTENN057 Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes
HLTENN068 Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Assessment

The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.

You can expect that:

  • assessment methods are clear
  • assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
  • assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
  • educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.

Further Information - 2024

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) $15,376.80 $33,256.80
Materials fee* (GST exempt) $1,668.25 $1,668.25
Total $17,045.05 $34,925.05
VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans are available to assist eligible students studying higher level vocational education and training (VET) qualifications to pay their tuition fees. Higher level VET qualifications are at those at a Diploma level and above. VET Student loans are capped at a maximum for each approved course of study and the amount of the loan cannot be greater than your remaining FEE-HELP balance. If eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $18,097.00 to help cover the tuition fees for this course. For more information about VET Student Loans and eligibility requirements, please click here.

Help with fees

Sample course units

BSBPEF202 Plan and apply time management
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
HLTENN035 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system
HLTENN036 Apply communication skills in nursing practice
HLTENN037 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care
HLTENN038 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care
HLTENN039 Apply principles of wound management
HLTENN040 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
HLTENN041 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
HLTENN042 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions
HLTENN043 Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions
HLTENN044 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions
HLTENN045 Implement and monitor care of the older person
HLTENN047 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting
HLTENN057 Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes
HLTENN068 Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Assessment

The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.

You can expect that:

  • assessment methods are clear
  • assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
  • assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
  • educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.