Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Full Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
Duration
Course duration Time required to complete this course.
1 year 6 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
24th Oct 2022
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
3rd May 2024
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
21 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
16 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL).
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: quizzes, short answer questions, case studies, written tasks, research projects
Practical assessments: manual handling, medication administration, wound care and activities of daily living
Workplace assessments: written tasks, reflective journals, verbal or written questioning, practical demonstrations, workplace portfolio
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:
- Applicants must meet minimum entry requirements which include a Certificate III or higher, Higher School Certificate, minimum LLN screening and English language requirements including evidence.
- Students must provide:
- National Police Record Check
- Working with Children Check
- Immunisations required by NSW Health and private providers for clinical work placement are mandatory and evidence will be required on commencement of course delivery. Failure to provide Immunisation information will result in non-completion of mandatory requirements and non-course completion.
- Application process involves written assessment and interview with Ramsay Health representatives.
- Students will be required to undertake compulsory work placement hours and must agree to the immunisation verification process for occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against infectious diseases.
- Fulltime unpaid workplace hours will be organised by TAFE NSW in conjunction with NSW Health and or Ramsay Health to meet the minimum 400 hours required to meet training package and AHPRA registration requirements.
- Work placement locations will be based on availability and may require travel within the Southern region (Bega, Nowra, Canberra and Illawarra Local Area Health region), Ramsay health students may be required to move within the Nowra, Southern Highlands, Figtree, Wollongong and Thirroul Ramsay campuses.
- Travel and accommodation for work placement is at students own cost.
- Work placement is undertaken in separate fulltime block weeks. 8hour shifts both morning and afternoon, Monday to Friday or as rostered. Ramsay Health students will be rostered over a three day working week. Additional hours required for allocated/ arranged work placement due to unapproved absence may be arranged by TAFE NSW at students own cost.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Nursing qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 25 units of competency, including 20 core and 5 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Apply communication skills in nursing practiceHLTENN036
Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practiceHLTENN068
Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing careHLTENN037
Practise nursing within the Australian health care systemHLTENN035
- ... 5
Course deliveryCombination study
Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Shellharbour
TAFE NSW Shellharbour is located in the centre of town and amongst the city's shopping centre, cinema, gyms, cafes and restaurants. Providing the very best for students to excel across a full range of programs, TAFE NSW Shellharbour reflects the surrounding area and is committed to educating and empowering local students to meet the needs and expectations of our ever-changing community.
Campus address
11 College Avenue Oak Flats 2529
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Oak Flats Station is 2500 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Children's Services Centre
Early childhood simulated playroom
Fitness centre and gymnasium
Library offering eResources, books, magazines, DVDs, subject specific library course guides, computers, reference services and more
Light and heavy automotive/transport workshops
Maritime training facility
Simulated hospital nursing lab
Massge clinic
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au