Diploma of Nursing
- National Course Code: HLT54115
- TAFE NSW code: HLT54115-01V01-21KCL-043
Location – Kingscliff
Study Type
Full Time
Course Start Date
10 May 2021
Study Commitment
15.3 Hours per week
Duration
18 Months
- Nationally Recognised Training
- This training is fully government-subsidised under JobTrainer
- VET Student Loans Available
Course Details
Make a difference as an enrolled nurse in a skills shortage area, with the nationally accredited Diploma of Nursing. You will train in anatomy and physiology, infection control and medication administration and be ready to work in a range of health care settings including acute, aged care, rehabilitation and mental health.
This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course. Eligibility criteria applies.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through theory and work placement, you will learn to:
- Care for a person with complex needs
- Effectively communicate with patients and colleagues
- Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans
- Tend and manage wounds in the clinical environment
- Work within legal and ethical parameters
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the qualities needed to get ahead in this career:
- High levels of professionalism and integrity
- Advanced communication
- Practical problem solving
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course will equip you with:
- A nationally recognised Diploma qualification
- Eligibility to apply for NMBA approval and AHPRA registration that enables you to work across Australia as an enrolled nurse
You can go on to support the lives of people in need in:
- Acute nursing
- Aged care nursing
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Mental health nursing
GROW YOUR CAREER
Take your career further and become a Registered nurse with further study.
Degree pathway:
- Bachelor of Nursing
INDUSTRY DEMAND
Employment of enrolled nurses in New South Wales is forecast to increase by around 13.5% between now and 2025. Currently, employers are struggling to find enrolled nurses as our ageing population is driving the demand for health care services and professionals.
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are 4 steps to apply for entry to this course:
- Submit an application form. Enquire now to receive your application form.
- Complete a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment. To continue to the next stage, you must achieve an English language result of Level 3 or above.
- Attend an interview. At the interview you must provide evidence that you have completed:
- Year 12 of high school or a Certificate III qualification or its equivalent
- In addition to the TAFE NSW LLN requirement above, to register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse, you must meet the NMBA's English language requirements before you enrol with TAFE NSW.
You will need to demonstrate that you meet the NMBAs English language skills registration standard by providing evidence and declaring that English is your primary language or providing a valid ELS test result.
COURSE SUCCESS REQUIREMENTS
During your study, you need to meet specific requirements to complete your course.
For the Diploma of Nursing, you must be at least 18 years old for your first work placement. You also need to provide evidence of your:
- Working with Children Check
- Criminal History Check
- Vaccination and health screenings
- Anything else your work placement provider needs
Your teacher will let you know when this is required.
If your work placement is with NSW Health you will also need to:
- Sign the NSW Health Code of Conduct and any other forms
- Complete mandatory online modules
- Take an occupational assessment and provide your health care worker/student vaccination record
WORK PLACEMENT
During your course, you will undertake a mandatory 440 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer. This meets the minimum 400 hours required by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).
TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
To be prepared for this course, it is recommended that you:
- Have interpersonal skills
- Are willing to work rotating shifts in your career as a nurse
Physical ability
You must have a reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out:
- Manual lifting
- First aid responses like performing CPR while kneeling on the floor
Certain aspects of assessment rely on your physical ability to perform 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on adult and infant manikins at floor level, and respond to an emergency where there may be a risk to life.
If you are unable to meet these physical requirements, you will not be able to complete this course.
Note: TAFE NSW will only grant credit for HLTEEN units completed with a provider accredited by the ANMAC, and recognised as an approved program of study by the NMBA in accordance with the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards. Visit ahpra.gov.au/Accreditation/Approved-Programs-of-Study.aspx.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
You need to be a registered practitioner to apply for jobs in the industry. Completion of an NMBA approved Diploma of Nursing program will make you eligible to apply to the NMBA for registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
Visit nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/registration-and-endorsement.aspx.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community and specific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
- Students must apply through one of two means:
Completion of a TAFE NSW Kingscliff Campus Application Form and/or Completion of a NSW Health Enrolled Nurse Scholarship application online.
Applicants are encouraged to complete both processes above. This course has a detailed student application and selection process which will be explained at the information sessions.
To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence of:
- Academic Requirements: Satisfactory completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate OR Satisfactory completion of a Certificate III (AQF Level 3) qualification or equivalent.
- English language requirements - please contact section for further details.
- Vaccination requirements for access to NSW Health facilities include a Criminal Record Check and vaccination screening.
Instructions are on the TAFE website however for clarification contact Nursing, Aged Care and Health section at TAFE Kingscliff campus.
Applicants who are offered a place in the course will be required to complete vaccination screening immediately to access clinical placement. Many Aged Care facilities require evidence of a current influenza vaccination.
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
-To complete work placement (440 hours of mandatory clinical placement allocated by TAFE NSW) will be conducted in Facilities that have a current student placement agreement with TAFE NSW. There are 10 Enrolled Nurse Standards for Practice which must be observed during work placement in order to successfully complete this course.
To register for an information session, head to tafensw.edu.au/infofest. Students who cannot attend the Information Session please make an online enquiry or contact us on 131 601 for more information about the course!
INFORMATION SESSIONS
To find out more about this course, meet our teachers and receive information about enrolment and next steps, attend an information session.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 9 December 2020 | 6.00pm to 7.30pm | Kingscliff Campus, Building G, Lower Ground Level, Room 11 |
| Thursday, 21 January 2021 | 2.00pm to 3.30pm | Kingscliff Campus, Building G, Lower Ground Level, Room 11 |
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a full time course. You will need to attend approximately 10 hours of class, over 3-4 days a week, for 18 months. As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 5.4 hours of other study per week.
You may also be required to complete approximately 4.8 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, online work, research and assignment preparation.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course provides the skills and knowledge to work as an enrolled nurse under the supervision of the registered nurse in a variety of settings including acute, aged care, community, rehabilitation and mental health. It will provide the theoretical and practical skills to:
- relate the concepts of the person, environment and health to the safe and effective practice of nursing
- participate in a multidisciplinary team to assist the individual to meet their needs
- practise in a safe and culturally competent manner to meet the physical, psychosocial, emotional and mental health needs of individuals
- practice within the nursing professional standards, codes of practice and state legislation
- develop, monitor and maintain a holistic plan of care in collaboration with the RN, multidisciplinary team
- demonstrate effective communication and documentation skills in a variety of healthcare settings
- participate in professional development of self
- practise within safety standards and quality improvement guidelines
- engage in reflective practice, nursing research and critically analyse and apply evidence based practice to nursing care
SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT
The following local learner support services:
- Student Support Drop in Centres
- Study skills and academic writing workshops
- Numeracy and medication calculation workshops
- One on one support from the Education Support Officer as required.
- Disability and Counselling services.
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
To keep you safe while studying, some of our face to face classes may be replaced with online or connected learning. We have also modified our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. As restrictions ease, the way you attend your class may change again. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, due to the impacts of COVID-19 there may be a delay or modification in being able to undertake these aspects of your course in the planned timeframe. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
This course is currently scheduled Monday to Wednesday from 9.00am to 3.30pm and every second Thursday, 9.00am to 3.30pm (attendance is 7 days per fortnight). This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course. Eligibility criteria applies.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
PAYMENT OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE
This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL). If you meet the VSL eligibility and academic suitability requirements, you are able to apply to the Commonwealth for a loan to cover all or part of your course fee. We will ask you whether you would like to apply for a VET Student Loan when you enrol and advise you of the process.
To complete your VET Student Loan application, you will need to provide:
- Your Tax File Number (TFN). If you dont have a TFN, click here for information on how to apply for one. You can complete your loan application with a Certificate of Application for a TFN, but must provide your TFN as soon as it is issued. If you dont provide your TFN before your first census day, you will need to pay the tuition fees for that unit of study.
- Your Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN) ). If you have previously accessed a loan via the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP), either at TAFE or university, you will already have a CHESSN. You must use the same CHESSN whenever you access a student loan. If you dont have CHESSN, we will allocate one on your behalf.
- A copy of your Australian Year 12 Certificate; OR
- A copy of a certificate showing that you have been awarded a qualification at level 4 or above in the Australian Qualifications Framework (where the language of instruction was English). If you previously completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification at TAFE NSW, just let us know where and when you studied in your application; OR
- Display competence at Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy through an approved Language, Literacy and Numeracy test. We will let you know if this is required once you apply.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:
Uniform Hospital Scrubs x 2 sets - TAFE will advise where these can be purchased:$140.00
Vaccinations and pathology tests (GP visits vary)
Textbooks:
- Tabbner's Nursing Care Theory and Practice 7E ISBN 978-0-7295-4227-2 (Optional - some loan copies available): $120.00
- Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology 12E ISBN 978-1-292-21611-9 (Optional - some loan copies available): $120.00
Find out more about VET Student Loans
Direct payment by Unit of Study instalments is available for this course.
The Units of Study and associated fees for this course are detailed above. Fees are charged on the census day for each Unit of Study. To secure a loan for part or all of your course, you must be eligible and submit a valid application to the Commonwealth for a VET Student Loan. You may withdraw prior to the census date without incurring a fee.
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
Learn about TAFE NSW Fees
Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
| Code | Name | Start Date | End Date | Census Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21KCL00161 | UOS1-HLT54115 | 10 May 2021 | 27 Aug 2021 | 07 Jun 2021 | $994.00 |
| 21KCL00166 | UOS2-HLT54115 | 30 Aug 2021 | 24 Dec 2021 | 05 Oct 2021 | $994.00 |
| 21KCL00169 | UOS3-HLT54115 | 20 Dec 2021 | 15 Apr 2022 | 07 Feb 2022 | $994.00 |
| 22KCL00015 | UOS4-HLT54115 | 19 Apr 2022 | 05 Aug 2022 | 06 Jun 2022 | $994.00 |
| 22KCL00018 | UOS5-HLT54115 | 08 Aug 2022 | 25 Nov 2022 | 05 Sep 2022 | $994.00 |
Applying with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it. Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you. As you progress through the application and enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.
For further information or assistance, call 131 601.
Find out more about Applying and Enrolling
Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| HLTENN007 | Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
| HLTENN002 | Apply communication skills in nursing practice |
| HLTENN008 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
| HLTENN015 | Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting |
| HLTENN006 | Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTENN005 | Contribute to nursing care of a person with complex needs |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| HLTENN011 | Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health problems |
| HLTENN012 | Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems |
| HLTENN009 | Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions |
| HLTENN013 | Implement and monitor care of the older person |
| HLTENN004 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans |
| HLTENN003 | Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care |
| HLTENN001 | Practise nursing within the Australian health care system |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| HLTENN010 | Apply a palliative approach in nursing practice |
| HLTENN025 | Implement and monitor care for a person with diabetes |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| 14393A | Workplace clinical practice |
Enrolled nurses can work in general or specialised health care facilities including acute (hospital), care, medical centres, community, mental health, rural and remote, aged care and palliative care.
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
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Kingscliff
Cudgen Road,
Kingscliff
Phone
131 601
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