Certificate IV in Nursing
(Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing)
| Course Code: | HLT43407 |
| Department: | Centre for Community Wellbeing |
| Study Area(s): | Health and Nursing |
| Location(s): | Moonee Ponds |
| Course Length: | Full-time (1 year) Part-time day (2 years) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
| Mid-year Entry: | This course accepts mid-year applications. |
Need more information?
Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233)
or +613 9279 2222
Email us at enquiries@kangan.edu.au
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Course overview
This course is designed for those who want to be an Enrolled Nurse (EN).
This course now includes the administration of enteral, topical, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications. The administration of intravenous medications requires further education beyond this course.
This is a very demanding course - applicants must be serious about completing the course. Students who do not meet the demanding requirements will not proceed beyond Foundation Studies (Term 1) unless they are deemed safe to practice. As of 2011, the Certificate IV in Nursing will be possibly changing to the Diploma of Nursing (subject to Board Approval). Please see also the Diploma of Nursing for further information.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HLTAP501A | Analyse Health Information | 30 |
| HLTEN507A | Administer and Monitor Medications in The Work Environment | 180 |
| Total hours: | 210 | |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HLTAP401A | Confirm Physical Health Status | 90 |
| HLTEN401A | Work in The Nursing Profession | 90 |
| HLTEN403A | Undertake Basic Client Assessment | 30 |
| HLTEN405A | Implement Basic Nursing Care | 90 |
| HLTEN406A | Undertake Basic Wound Care | 30 |
| HLTEN410A | Deliver Nursing Care to Consumers With Mental Health Conditions | 50 |
| HLTEN414A | Deliver Basic Nursing Care to Older Clients | 70 |
| HLTEN415A | Deliver Nursing Care to Acute Care Clients | 50 |
| HLTEN502A | Apply Effective Communication Skills in Nursing Practice | 40 |
| HLTEN505A | Contribute to The Complex Nursing Care of Clients | 90 |
| HLTEN509A | Apply Legal and Ethical Parameters to Nursing Practice | 30 |
| HLTEN513A | Implement and Monitor Nursing Care For Clients With Chronic Health Problems | 50 |
| HLTFA301B | Apply First Aid | 18 |
| HLTHIR403B | Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers | 20 |
| HLTHIR404B | Work Effectively With Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People | 20 |
| HLTIN301A | Comply With Infection Control Policies and Procedures in Health Work | 20 |
| HLTOHS300A | Contribute to OHS Processes in The Health Industry | 20 |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 188 | $ 990^ | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6,500^ | $ 3,250^ |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.75 x 200 = $350.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $440.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 | n/a | n/a | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 | n/a | n/a | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.75 x 900 = $1,575.00 but capped at the maximum of $990.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $1,228.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 900 = $7,200.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 900 = $3,600.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees structure.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Contact the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or 9279 2222 or email
enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule.
There will be extra costs for reference books, uniforms, police checks, Working with Children check and vaccination checks.
If you are currently unemployed or registered with a job network service, you may be eligible for free training in this approved course. Enquire about the Federal Government's PPP training initiative but you must meet the selection criteria as required by the Nurses Board of Victoria.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may lead to employment in hospitals, rehabilitation and aged care facilities.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain knowledge, skills and professional ethics and conduct required for the RN Div 2.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate IV in Nursing. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
Credit transfers may be available into higher level studies at university. Individual universities have different credit processes.
A Diploma of Nursing and Advanced Diploma of Nursing is now available for RN Div 2 graduates.
Can I apply?
Applicants with Certificate III in Aged Care or other studies are encouraged to apply as a higher level of academic achievement is required. Mature age applicants are also strongly encouraged to apply as the level of emotional intelligence and maturity required in the role is appreciated in the clinical setting. All students must be of 18 years of age to complete placement/professional work experience requirements.
Applicants without any prior studies in this field are strongly encouraged to complete 'Transition to Health, Nursing and/or Certificate III in Aged Care to assist in the preparation of meeting the academic demands that this new course requires. Details of this package are on http://www.kangan.edu.au/courses/short-course-info/index.php?fldAOSCode=TSC103
Study Options:
1. Full-time - The next intake will commence July 2012. Applications now being accepted.
Selection requirements:
a) Attendance at Information Session or contact us about the course if unable to attend BEFORE the session
b) VETASSESS Literacy and Numeracy Assessment - www.vetassesstest.com.au for details
c) If Literacy and Numeracy Assessment satisfactory - Selection interview
d) If successful - offer of place
e) Commence course
f) Days to attend Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Class time on Campus from 9am - 4pm
2) Part-time - The next intake will commence February 2013.
Placement - STRICTLY 7am - 3.30pm or 1pm - 9.30pm
May be 2 days a week or in 2 week blocks - depending on the stage of the course
3) Applicants coming straight from school into the RN Div 2 course may find the course too overwhelming, therefore it is strongly recommended that applicants select this option:
a) Short Course - Transition to Health, Nursing and Aged Care which is a bridging program to the course
OR
b) Cert III in Aged Care where, once they complete the course, they can get work and support themselves while they complete the RN Div 2. The school leaver is then a little older and more mature and more able to handle the demands of the health and aged care workplace which is very complex these days.
OR
c) We also offer the Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance - the role requires that they work with the Physio, OT, Speech Pathologist or Podiatrist - that would be an alternative to the Cert III in Aged Care, if they wanted to just ease themselves into nursing. This course is 2 days a week attendance and 1 day a week self directed F/T study.
How do I apply?
If you wish to apply for this course, you must obtain an application form from the Institute. Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. This course has a mid-year intake.
Your application will be held until planning for the next group commences then you will be invited to an Information Session.
PLEASE ensure you include a contact email address.
How will I be selected for this course?
VETASSESS LITERACY AND NUMERACY ASSESSMENT:
This is an AHPRA requirement - no consideration of your application will be given until you sit this assessment - preferably BEFORE the information session. If you sit the VETASSESS test at another venue other than Kangan Institute, ensure that you forward a certified copy via Fax to: (03) 9383 1366
Please Note: VETASSESS does not forward the copy of your result on your behalf.
You will also be required to attend a selection interview.
All applicants MUST have attended the information session and VETASSESS Assessment.
The next information session is scheduled for Monday 20th February at 2.00pm at the Moonee Ponds Campus.
How long is the course?
The course is 12 months full-time or two years part-time.
Where and how can I study?
You will study at the Moonee Ponds site and at clinical venues selected by Kangan Institute.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills, knowledge and professional ethics and conduct required by the Nurses Board of Victoria, through the course. Assessment will include written, oral or practical methods. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and this information will be provided at the time of enrolment.
Additional comments
Transition to Health, Nursing and Aged Care.
What will I study?
See list of modules.
