Course structure

Incorporating a clinical work placement, this hand-on qualification provides you with the nursing skills and knowledge required to be eligible for registration with the Australian national nursing and midwifery regulatory authority.

Special note: Prior to undertaking clinical work placements all students must obtain a Victorian Police Check, a Working with Children clearance (WWC) and prescribed vaccinations.

A list of required vaccinations will be supplied by the Institute.

Students will be responsible for the costs associated with requirements.

If placements are undertaken outside of metropolitan Melbourne any accommodation costs that may be incurred will be the responsibility of the student.

This qualification covers the application of nursing skills and knowledge required to be eligible for registration with the Australian national nursing and midwifery regulatory authority.

In a typical week, Diploma of Nursing students will usually attend classes three days per week with approximately 60 percent theory and 40 percent coursework practical placement.

Classes will be scheduled between 9:00am and 4:00pm Monday to Friday.

Coursework practical placement is usually shift work, Monday to Friday, typically between the hours of 7am to 3:30pm and 1pm to 9:30pm, but may vary between health providers.

The teaching methods used include lectures, class discussions, flexible delivery, group work and coursework practical placement.

The assessment methods include tests, assignments, class presentations, posters, reports, skills assessment, work sheets and coursework practical placement.

Modes of Study

Major study areas

• Occupational health and safety
  
• Infection prevention
  
• Cultural diversity
  
• Indigenous health
  
• Law and ethics
  
• Client assessment
  
• Wound management
  
• Medications
  
• Professional nursing
  
• Communications skills
  
• Critical thinking
  
• Mental health
  
• Chronic health
  
• Older clients
  
• Australian healthcare system
  
• First aid
  
• Electrocardiography
  
• Develop work priorities
  
• Caring for diabetes
  
• Palliative care

Books and Equipment (AUD$)

Included in the material fee, however students will need to purchase their own stationery.

Numeracy Skills:

• Minimum 60% pass in mathematics in Australian Year 12 equivalency or higher
  OR
  
• Sit the BKSB numeracy assessment with a minimum level 3 score (off-shore)
  OR
  
• Sit the VETASSESS numeracy assessment with a minimum score of 21 (on-shore)
  
  English Language Skills:
• Evidence of completing at least 3 years of (full time equivalent) of combined secondary and/or vocational education, and/or tertiary education taught and assessed in English, in one of the recognised countries^~
  OR
  
• Evidence of IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking) – in one sitting.
  OR
  
• Evidence of OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking) – in one sitting.
  OR
  
• Evidence of PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) – in one sitting.
  OR
  
• the TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking – in one sitting.
  
  Age: minimum 18 years of age
  
  Interview: You may be required to attend an interview in person or Skype with the teaching department.
  
  It is advisable to bring your medical and immunisation records with you for offshore applicants
  
  ^~ Recognised country means one of the following: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America

February and July intake.

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Graduates may seek employment as a:

• Enrolled nurse (subject to registration with AHPRA) may gain employment in aged care facilities, hospitals, general medical practice, and community nursing.
  
• See NMBA for registration requirements, Click here

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