Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Full Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
Duration
Course duration Total time required to complete a course.
1 year 2 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
Next intake
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
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Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
35 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.
10 hours
Fee details
Subsidised Fee This is the subsidised fee for NSW residents that are eligible for any subsidies, this may not include additional materials or uniforms needed for this course.
$4,970
This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.
This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL).
Proposed timetable What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information Other 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.
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Knowledge assessments: quizzes, short answer questions, case studies, written tasks, research projects
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Practical assessments: manual handling, medication administration, wound care and activities of daily living
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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.
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To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:
- Clinical Placement requirements - 400 hours. Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of their first clinical placement.
Prior to the first clinical placement, and before gaining a clinical placement in NSW Health ClinConnect all students must provide endorsed copies of the following documents to their course coordinator:
- A valid working with Children Check.
- A valid National Police Record Check.
- Evidence they have met NSW Health immunisation requirements.
- Mandatory 2 x COVID 19 vaccinations.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
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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.
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Applicants are required to complete the RU Ready / Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB), which is a Commonwealth approved language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) online skills review tool. The BKSB tool provides evidence of current literacy and numeracy skills within the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and indicates if applicants have literacy and numeracy skills appropriate for Diploma level study. Results are shown as a level, based on the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). Applicants must achieve an English language result of Exit Level 3 (working at Level 4) or above to be considered for this course. Testing will be arranged through your TAFE campus; details will be provided throughout the application process. Prospective applicants not achieving these levels will be directed to more suitable courses.
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English is your primary language, and you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, including at least two years between years 7 and 12.
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 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 people CHCDIV001
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety CHCDIV002
Reflect on and improve own professional practice CHCPRP003
Confirm physical health status HLTAAP002
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Course delivery Combination 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.
Gunnedah
TAFE NSW Gunnedah is situated in the centre of Gunnedah - home to Australia's largest agricultural field day, and the self-proclaimed "koala capital of the world." Well known for its expansive, state-of-the-art learning facilities, TAFE NSW Gunnedah offers students a broad range of qualifications (like horticulture, business, digital media and technology, early childhood, engineering and civil construction) that have a training focus on providing practical, job-ready skills that fill gaps within the local workforce.
Campus address
Hunter Street Gunnedah 2380
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Gunnedah Station is 1300 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.
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Computer labs
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Conference rooms
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Library
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Various specialist classrooms
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.
- Mon 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Tue 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Wed 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Thu 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
- 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