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TAFE NSW Course
International
Course code: HLT54121 | CRICOS Code: 110160B
Diploma of Nursing
Overview
About this international course
Begin a high-energy, rewarding and meaningful career where you can make a lasting impact on people's lives. Become an enrolled nurse and work under the supervision of a registered nurse in acute, aged care, rehabilitation or mental health.
Graduate with a nationally accredited diploma and become eligible to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Real-world experience with a minimum of 400 hours of clinical work placement. Exposure to industry-standard clinic rooms that reflect real healthcare settings. Skills to manage your time, workload and patient care. Confidence speaking with patients and collecting health information. The ability to use the key steps of nursing care: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learn new skills
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- care for patients with many health needs
- assess client health and interpret health information
- understand basic anatomy and physiology
- follow infection control practices
- administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
- plan, check and review nursing care plans
- assess and manage wounds in a clinical setting
- communicate with patients and co-workers
- follow legal and ethical requirements at work.
Gain practical experience
Build your experience and get practical skills in:
- Responding to and solving problems
- Carrying out clinical practice with a mannequin
- Managing your time, productivity and patient care
- Experiencing and adapting to the pressures of the workplace
Develop your professional confidence
Develop the qualities you need to get ahead in this industry:
- Professionalism and integrity
- Analytical and pragmatic problem solving approach
- High energy and commitment
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skill
Career pathways
This qualification could help you prepare for roles like:
- Enrolled Nurse
Suitability
International entry requirements
At TAFE NSW each course has entry requirements. These help us to make sure that your course choice is right for you and help determine your suitability for a course. We want you to be confident in your decision and successful in your studies.
Fees and locations
Starting dates, course fees and locations
As an international student, you can choose from a range of different courses, offered at various locations. Experience vibrant spaces, libraries, cafes and gyms, as well as places to make friends and socialise with other students.
Additional costs
Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from $300 - $1,000 AUD per course.
Structure and units
What you will study
At the start of your course, you will receive your timetable. You will need to study all core units and a range of additional units.
20 core units 5 elective units, consisting of: 3 units from the list below 2 units from the list below, elsewhere in the HLT Health Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
Core units - 20
Core units are the required units that you must complete.
Work with diverse peopleCHCDIV001
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safetyCHCDIV002
Reflect on and improve own professional practiceCHCPRP003
Confirm physical health statusHLTAAP002
Analyse and respond to client health informationHLTAAP003
Practise nursing within the Australian health care systemHLTENN035
Apply communication skills in nursing practiceHLTENN036
Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing careHLTENN037
Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing careHLTENN038
Apply principles of wound managementHLTENN039
Pathways
Continue your studies
At TAFE NSW, you can develop your skills or build your expertise by studying a single course. You can also continue your studies with one of the following pathway options:
Vocational study pathway
Enrol in a range of TAFE NSW courses designed to help you kick-start your career and education goals. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
TAFE NSW degree pathway
From certificates to diplomas, to a TAFE NSW degree, continue your studies with us to help build your success. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
TAFE NSW - university partnership pathways
TAFE NSW has partnerships with a number of Australian universities. These universities offer guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students. How much credit you are eligible for varies depending on the course and university you choose. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
Other university pathways
You may gain entry to another university using your TAFE NSW qualifications. Acceptance and the amount of credit transfer may vary depending on the university and course studies. Check your credit eligibility.
Keep learning with TAFE NSW
Build your expertise with a University Degree:
- Students who successfully complete the TAFE NSW Diploma of Nursing may articulate with credit transfer into the undergraduate pre-registration nursing degree program at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
- The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) gives TAFE NSW graduates guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Nursing with 48 credit points towards the Bachelor of Nursing (this is one year credit transfer of full time study).
You are able to package two or more TAFE NSW courses together. This means you can plan your studies to achieve your career goals. When you apply for a TAFE NSW vocational pathway, you can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
Services
Campus facilities and support services
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the resources, counselling and facilities to support you while you are studying
In this course you will learn in a TAFE NSW simulated environment that reflects authentic working conditions by replicating industry environments, equipment and resources.
We offer a range of support services including:
- TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
- TAFE NSW Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) support
- TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
- Smarthinking - online access to a tutor
- LinkedIn Learning - an online resource that offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
You will also have access to the following services to help you succeed:
- Time with your teacher including additional contact through email, MS Teams calls, phone calls and allocated meeting times
- Teacher or Education Support Officer assistance
We're here to help
If you have more questions about your course choice or study plans contact us today.
Contact TAFE NSW International