HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2) - Blended
Blended Learning Bundaberg, Gympie
Course summary
Gympie : Blended Learning
Bundaberg : Blended Learning
Full fee: $18,475.00
Subsidised: $14,610.00
Concession: $13,450.00
Outcome: Diploma
BUNABERG / GYMPIE - BLENDED DELIVERY
“QTAC Application”
Australian student wishing to study Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs can apply through Queensland
Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). Applications are lodged through the QTAC website.
If you miss the application deadline or choose not to apply through QTAC you are welcome to register your interest
with TAFE Queensland East Coast. Please be aware that first preference in this program must be given to QTAC
applicants. Non-QTAC applicants will be offered places subject to availability and meeting minimum entry
requirements.
Information Sessions Gympie - Receive greater insight into the program, meet the teachers. Attend one of the
up coming information sessions
Tuesday 02 December 2014 - 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie. 10:00am Room A2:18
Tuesday 27 January 2015 - 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie. 10:00am Room A2:18
To be eligible for the Higher Level Skills subsidised price, individuals must;
be aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school
permanently reside in Queensland
be an Australian citizen, permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the
necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen
not hold, and not enrolled into, a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications
completed at school and foundation skills training.
Before enrolling please refer to our Refund Policy.
Course details
Improve your own quality of life by choosing a rewarding career in nursing. The Diploma of Nursing
(Enrolled/Division 2) at TAFE Queensland East Coast is a nationally recognised course, which provides the
theoretical and practical skills necessary to become an Enrolled Nurse in many health care environments.
You’ll learn how to:
confirm physical health status
apply effective communication skills in nursing practice
implement and evaluate a plan of nursing care
understand the Australian health care system
apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment
administer and monitor medications (including intravenous medication) in the work environment.
This program also includes 400 hours of vocational placement where you will gain hands on experience in a real
hospital setting.
This qualification covers the application of nursing skills and knowledge required to be eligible for enrolment with
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
To achieve this qualification you will need to complete:
Core Competencies: 21
Elective Competencies: 5
Further Study: ARTICULATION ARRANGEMENTS: Pathways to universities may exist for this course (CQ
University Australia, Griffith University, James Cook University, Queensland University of Technology, University
of the Sunshine Coast, University of Southern Queensland, and University of Queensland). For information
regarding eligibility, please contact the relevant university to make sure you have correct and up-to-date
information on credit/application procedures.
Career prospects:
On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to apply to AHPRA for registration as an Enrolled
Nurse. AHPRA requires that candidates disclose information regarding criminal history. For more information go to
AHPRA registration for enrolment standards.
Nursing Qualification awarded overseas. It is recommended that any prospective participant who holds a
Nursing qualification gained from an International School of Nursing, contact AHPRA to discuss their Queensland
nursing registration or enrolment prior to contacting TAFE Queensland East Coast.
Hours of study:
BUNDABERG
Intakes: February
Delivery: Online and face to face workshops
Orientation: TBA
Vocational Placement: 400 hours. There are 10 weeks of vocational placement required spread over the 18
months period. You will be placed in the relevant Facilities to gain practical experience:
2 weeks
2 weeks
3 weeks
3 weeks
in Aged Care
in Community Service
in an Acute Hospital (Acute 1)
in an Acute Hospital (Acute 2)
Placement is arranged by TAFE and although TAFE endeavours to place you in a facility close to home, there are
only limited places and you may need to be placed in a regional facility. If this is the case, you will need to arrange
your own accommodation. Please also note that Immunisation against Hepatitis B is mandatory requirement before
undergoing vocational placement in a Queensland health facility.
Timetable: Residential - Block 1 from 02/02/15 to 20/02/15 (Monday to Friday) from 8.30am to 3.00pm
Block 2 from 16/03/15 to 02/04/15 (Monday to Friday) from 8.30am to 3.00pm
Block 3 from 03/08/15 to 21/08/15 (Monday to Friday) from 8.30am to 3.00pm
Block 4 from 12/10/15 to 23/10/15 (Monday to Friday) from 8.30am to 3.00pm
Block 5 from 11/04/16 to 21/04/16 (Monday to Friday) from 8.30am to 3.00pm
Duration: 18 months
Location: 118 Walker Street, Bundaberg. Room TBA
GYMPIE
Intakes: February
Delivery: Online and face to face workshops
Orientation: Monday 16 February 2015
Vocational Placement: 400 hours. There are 10 weeks of vocational placement required spread over the 18
months period. You will be placed in the relevant Facilities to gain practical experience:
2 weeks
2 weeks
3 weeks
3 weeks
in Aged Care
in Community Service
in an Acute Hospital (Acute 1)
in an Acute Hospital (Acute 2)
Placement is arranged by TAFE and although TAFE endeavours to place you in a facility close to home, there are
only limited places and you may need to be placed in a regional facility. If this is the case, you will need to arrange
your own accommodation. Please also note that Immunisation against Hepatitis B is mandatory requirement before
undergoing vocational placement in a Queensland health facility.
Timetable: Residential - Block 1 from 16/02/15 to 06/03/15 (Monday to Friday) from 9:00am to 3.30pm
Block 2 - from 27/04/15 to 18/05/15 (Monday to Friday) from 9:00am to 3.30pm
Block 3 - from 03/08/15 to 21/08/15 (Monday to Friday) from 9:00am to 3.30pm
Block 4 - from 12/10/15 to 23/10/15 (Monday to Friday) from 9:00am to 3.30pm
Block 5 - from 18/04/16 to 02/05/16 (Monday to Friday) from 9:00am to 3.30pm
Duration: 18 months
Location: 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie. Room A2.18
Resources required:
Student Services Fee $43.50
Students are required to complete the First Aid Certificate training externally. Evidence of this Certificate will need
to be provided to the teacher for Credit Transfer.
Textbooks: The following textbooks are required and may be purchased/ordered through local booksellers, or you
can contact “Allmedic Book Supplies” Phone 07 3394 4949, Fax 0733971815, or Web www.allmedic.com.au.
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (Latest edition) E. Marieb (ISBN: 978-0-321-54411-7)
Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions Australian Version (2nd edition) P. Harris, S.
Nagy, N. Vardaxis (ISBN: 978-0-7295-3909-8)
Australian Nurses Dictionary (Latest edition) Hawley, King, Weller (ISBN: 978-0-7295-3829-9)
Fundamentals of Nursing (3rd edition) Potter and Perry, edited by Crisp and Taylor (ISBN: 978-0-323-04828-6)
Wound Care Manual, Kerlyn Carvile, 2001 (ISBN: 9780958736923)
The following textbook is recommended:
Tabbner’s Nursing Care (5th edition) Rita Funnell, Gabby Koutoukidis and Karen Lawrence (ISBN:
9780729538572)
Mims available from www.mims.com.au
This course may offer delivery through the my.tafe online system. Where this occurs you will participate in online
units and activities. Computer requirements: Online study computer requirements . If you do not have access
to the internet please discuss with a Customer Care Officer.
Entry requirements
Mandatory: Not applicable
Recommended: Completion of year 12 (or equivalent) or have relevant experience and/or qualifications that
indicates likely success in completing the course.
AHPRA Registration Requirements
After successful completion of this course you will be required to register with AHPRA to enable you to work in the
industry as and Enrolled Nurse, a requirement of registration is students need to have a minimum of 5 years
(18mth Diploma included in this 5years) of combined secondary and/or vocational and/or tertiary education
taught and assessed in English. If you do not meet these requirements you will be required to sit an English
language test. It is recommended that if you have disclosable outcomes recorded on your Federal Police Check
that you contact APHRA to determine your eligibility to register as an Enrolled Nurse prior to enrolling.
English Language Level
Students from non-English speaking backgrounds: Minimum Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no
individual band under 5.5. Applicants should note that on successful completion of the Diploma of Nursing, before
a licence to practice as a nurse is issued, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) requires
an overall IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum band 7.0 in Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking.
You must bring the following to orientation:
Australian Federal Police Check, you will need provide a copy of your police clearance or evidence the
process has commenced
A copy of your immunisation status. You must be immunised against Hepatitis B, Mumps and Rubella
(MMR), Varicella Zoster virus (Chicken Pox) and Pertussis (whooping cough). It is recommended you also
have Poliomyelitis, Hep A, Tuberculosis and an annual influenza vaccine
Blue Card, it is mandatory for all nursing students to complete a working with children check. You will
complete your Blue Card application during orientation and TAFE Queensland East Coast will send it on your
behalf.
Click here for further information about registration or visit the AHPRA website.
You must be able to participate in the physical practical tasks of this program.
Please note: Information is correct at time of creation but may change without notice.
Program commencement may be contingent on minimum enrolment numbers being achieved.
TAFE Queensland East Coast regularly updates programs to ensure the latest training package is offered. In doing
so, some programs may be in the process of registration. Registration will be sought for the new National Training
Package qualifications when they become available, at which time students will be transitioned to the new program
as soon as it is feasible.
Last updated on 15 October 2014