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Diploma of Nursing at Shellharbour

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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 6 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.

21 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.

16 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.

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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 and Wednesday 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.

  • 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 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.

  • To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:

    • Applicants must meet minimum entry requirements which include a Certificate III or higher, Higher School Certificate, minimum LLN screening and English language requirements including evidence.
    • Students must provide:
    • National Police Record Check
    • Working with Children Check
    • Immunisations required by NSW Health and private providers for clinical work placement are mandatory and evidence will be required on commencement of course delivery. Failure to provide Immunisation information will result in non-completion of mandatory requirements and non-course completion.
    • Application process involves written assessment and interview with Ramsay Health representatives.
    • Students will be required to undertake compulsory work placement hours and must agree to the immunisation verification process for occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against infectious diseases.
    • Fulltime unpaid workplace hours will be organised by TAFE NSW in conjunction with NSW Health and or Ramsay Health to meet the minimum 400 hours required to meet training package and AHPRA registration requirements.
    • Work placement locations will be based on availability and may require travel within the Southern region (Bega, Nowra, Canberra and Illawarra Local Area Health region), Ramsay health students may be required to move within the Nowra, Southern Highlands, Figtree, Wollongong and Thirroul Ramsay campuses.
    • Travel and accommodation for work placement is at students own cost.
    • Work placement is undertaken in separate fulltime block weeks. 8hour shifts both morning and afternoon, Monday to Friday or as rostered. Ramsay Health students will be rostered over a three day working week. Additional hours required for allocated/ arranged work placement due to unapproved absence may be arranged by TAFE NSW at students own cost.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • 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.

  • 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 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

  • ... 5

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.

Shellharbour

TAFE NSW Shellharbour is located in the centre of town and amongst the city's shopping centre, cinema, gyms, cafes and restaurants. Providing the very best for students to excel across a full range of programs, TAFE NSW Shellharbour reflects the surrounding area and is committed to educating and empowering local students to meet the needs and expectations of our ever-changing community.

Campus address

11 College Avenue Oak Flats 2529

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Oak Flats Station is 2500 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.

  • Children's Services Centre

  • Early childhood simulated playroom

  • Fitness centre and gymnasium

  • Library offering eResources, books, magazines, DVDs, subject specific library course guides, computers, reference services and more

  • Light and heavy automotive/transport workshops

  • Maritime training facility

  • Simulated hospital nursing lab

  • Massge clinic

Student support

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  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed