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Course information
Type
On campusLearn in a face-to-face environment at a TAFE NSW campus.
Focus
NursingCourse specialisation
Schedule
Full Time16+ hours per week.
Duration
1 year 6 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
13 Oct 2025First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
7 May 2027Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Class time
20 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
20 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
Register interest
This course is currently closed. Register your interest to be notified when you can apply for this course.
Course fees
$---
Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetable
What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
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 gives you real experience and develops your skills.
You will undertake a mandatory 400 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer. TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement with a suitable industry employer.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Scrub Top at an estimated cost of $45
Black Pants and Closed-in Shoes at an estimated cost of $100
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.
Units
Units 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 - 20
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.
Work with diverse peopleCHCDIV001
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safetyCHCDIV002
Reflect on and improve own professional practiceCHCPRP003
Confirm physical health statusHLTAAP002
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Course delivery
Studying on Campus
Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.
Castle Hill
Campus facilities
Free parking
Library
Guest Wi-Fi
Student kitchenette
Vending machines
Accessibility and inclusion
Accessible parking
Sensory area
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Tue|8am - 6pm
Wed|8am - 6pm
Thu|8am - 6pm
Fri|8am - 6pm
Sat|Closed
Sun|Closed