For domestic students, start your study journey here.
OverviewAbout this pathway
A TAFE NSW vocational pathway allows you to carefully plan your study to achieve your career goals. This pathway allows you to study the Diploma of Nursing (1.5 Years) and the Bachelor of Nursing (ACU) (2 Years).
When you apply for these courses together, you can apply for your Student Visa to cover the duration of your study.
Courses includedThis pathway includes
CRICOS Code: 110160B | National Code: HLT54121
The Diploma of Nursing prepares you to provide expert nursing care across the health sector.
You will learn anatomy and physiology, infection control and medication administration to work in a range of health care settings including acute, aged care, rehabilitation and mental health.
TAFE NSW has developed this course in consultation with peak bodies and industry partners. Our extensive network gives you the opportunity to learn in diverse workplaces and to improve your technical and professional nursing skills.
Your work placement and on-the-job training will give you diploma level nursing skills across a range of nursing disciplines.
Numeracy Requirements:
All international students will be required to undertake a Numeracy test prior to commencing the Diploma of Nursing. The purpose is to demonstrate sufficient numeracy skills. This is a requirement of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).
To meet this requirement you will need to complete an assessment and achieve competency of at least Exit Level 3 in Numeracy.
How will I do the test?
As part of your application process, a TAFE NSW support officer will contact you to arrange to take the test. The test is online access to a computer and the internet is required.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Academic IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 across all bands or equivalent
- Please note that the results can be collected across two (2) tests within a six (6) month period)*
conditions apply Please click on the link for more detail https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx
Additional Requirements:
- Numeracy Skills - All students will need to complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) assessment and achieve a competency of at least Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)
- This is a requirement of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
- How will I do the test? As part of your application process, a TAFE NSW support officer will contact you to arrange to take the test. The test is online access to a computer and the internet is required.
COURSE INTAKES
for 2024
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Albury | May, Oct | $26,540 AUD |
| Armidale | Mar | $26,540 AUD |
| Bathurst | Mar | $26,540 AUD |
| Castle Hill | Apr, Jul | $26,540 AUD |
| Kingswood | Feb (Full), Apr, Jul, Sep (Full), Oct | $26,540 AUD |
| Newcastle (Tighes Hill) | Feb (Full), May, Jul (Full), Oct (Full) | $26,540 AUD |
| Orange | Mar, Aug | $26,540 AUD |
| Randwick | Feb (Full), Jul (Full), Nov | $26,540 AUD |
| St George (Kogarah) | Feb, Apr (Full), May (Full), Jul (Full), Oct (Full) | $26,540 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul (Full), Oct | $26,540 AUD |
| Wagga Wagga | Aug (Full) | $26,540 AUD |
| Wetherill Park | Apr, May, Nov | $26,540 AUD |
| Wyong | Oct | $26,540 AUD |
for 2025
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Albury | May, Sep | $27,610 AUD |
| Armidale | Feb | $27,610 AUD |
| Bathurst | Feb | $27,610 AUD |
| Castle Hill | Apr, Jul | $27,610 AUD |
| Kingswood | Feb, Apr, Jun, Sep | $27,610 AUD |
| Newcastle (Tighes Hill) | Feb, May, Aug, Oct | $27,610 AUD |
| Orange | Mar, Aug | $27,610 AUD |
| Randwick | Feb, Jul, Oct | $27,610 AUD |
| St George (Kogarah) | Feb, Mar, May, Jul, Oct | $27,610 AUD |
| Taree | Mar | $27,610 AUD |
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $27,610 AUD |
| Wagga Wagga | Mar, Aug | $27,610 AUD |
| Wetherill Park | Mar, May | $27,610 AUD |
| Wyong | Apr, Oct | $27,610 AUD |
SuitabilityIs this pathway suitable?
It is important that your chosen study pathway is right for you. All courses have requirements for your application which help determine your suitability for a course. At TAFE NSW we want you to be confident in your decision and successful in your studies.
- Academic Requirements: Year test 12 or equivalent
- English Language Requirements: Academic IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 across all bands or equivalent
- Please note that the results can be collected across two (2) tests within a six (6) month period)*
- *conditions apply* Please click on the link for more detail https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx
- Additional Requirements: Numeracy Skills - All students will need to complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) assessment and achieve a competency of at least Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)
- This is a requirement of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)