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HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing) (for
Overseas Students)
Blended Learning Southport
Course summary
TAFE Queensland Gold Coast
Southport : Blended Learning : Starts on 27-01-2015
International: $21,500
International course
Careers: Enrolled Nurse
Outcome: Diploma
Course details
Nursing ranks highly as a rewarding and meaningful career choice for many. If you enjoy taking care of others and
would like a fulfilling role in the nursing industry, then the Diploma of Nursing is your ideal platform to launch your
career aspirations. Learn the legal requirements, health assessments, care plans, communication, and safe
practices associated with nursing and give your career a kick start into a profession with excellent employment
outcomes.
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Nursing is one of the most rewarding yet stressful and emotional jobs there is. You must be a naturally caring,
empathetic person, and more importantly, have a cast-iron stomach. You must also be able to cope with the
realities of working with people whose situations can range anywhere from one of minor injury to terminal illness.
With an increasingly aging population, aged care specifically and nursing more broadly, are becoming more soughtafter qualifications. With this diploma you’ll learn legal requirements, health assessments, care plans,
communication and safe practices necessary to becoming a nurse. Best of all, you could save lives.
The course is designed in consultation with the nursing industry to prepare students for becoming an enrolled nurse
(EN). Its units are linked to the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) national competency standards,
and full details can be found at: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/CodesGuidelines.aspx
As a TAFE Queensland Gold Coast nursing student you will gain on-the-job clinical experience in community, long
term residential, rehabilitation and acute care settings, working as part of a team under the supervision of
registered nurses (RN). This course will qualify you as an EN to give up to and including S8 medications and the
administration of IV medications.
Topics:
Topics include, but are not limited to;
vocational placement in a clinical setting
administer and monitor medications in the work environment
apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment
communicate with clients and colleagues
contribute to a preliminary health assessment
contribute to care of client with an acute health problem
contribute to the care of the client with a chronic health problem
follow organisation's workplace health and safety policies
gather and use client based observations and information
perform complex nursing procedures safely and within organisational guidelines
perform fundamental nursing procedures safely and within organisational guidelines
administer intravenous medications
critical thinking and research
Career prospects:
On successful completion of this qualification applicants may:
be eligible to apply for registration as and Enrolled Nurse with the AHPRA Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia - a fee will be payable. Further information can be found at the AHPRA Nursing and Midwifery Board
of Australia website: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
work as an Enrolled Nurse (EN) in health care facilities that may include private and public hospitals, aged
care facilities, hostels or medical centres
be eligible to receive credits to TAFE Queensland Gold Coast's online Advanced Diploma of Nursing
(HLT61107).
IMPORTANT: For Registration as an Enrolled Nurse, all applicants, including internationally qualified applicants,
who seek initial registration in Australia, must demonstrate that they have the necessary English language skills.
Please refer to Entry Requirements for further information.
Articulation
Students successfully completing this Diploma may gain entry and obtain advanced standing in university degree
programs (click here to view the TAFE Queensland Gold Coast University Pathways Guide). The amount of credits
will depend on the course and university. Contact the university of your choice for more information prior to
enrolling at TAFE Queensland Gold Coast.
Hours of study:
International Student Orientation - Compulsory attendance required.
9.30am on Tuesday 20 January 2015 at Southport, Ground Level (student lounge area)
Please assemble at 9.30am in preparation for the welcome formalities at 10.00am. Lunch will be provided at the
conclusion of the presentations and displays at 1.00pm. Session concludes 2.00pm.
As an international student it is compulsory for you to attend the International Student Orientation where you will be
provided with information about attendance/performance requirements and provided with an International Student
Handbook, TAFE Queensland Student Rules and various other handouts. The staff at TAFE Queensland Gold
Coast would like you to join us after the International Student Orientation for lunch and to meet with other staff and
students.
You will also be required to attend a further orientation where you will be provided with more specific information
relating to your course. This will be held from 8.00am-5.15pm on Tuesday 27 January 2015, and 8.00am12.15pm on Wednesday 4 February, Thursday 5 February and Friday 6 February 2015 at Southport, Level 3,
Room 311/312.
This course is delivered full-time for 18 months (3 semesters) incorporating a variety of delivery methods including:
face-to-face lectures and workshops at Residential Schools each semester
online content through my.TAFE (please note: students require a personal email address, and proficient
computing skills to be able to access online materials and navigate around an online learning environment)
practical skills development in simulated nursing labs and hands-on experience in vocational placement.
First Aid class will be conducted on a Saturday.
Theoretical classes and practical labs will be scheduled between the hours of 8:00am and 9.00pm three days per
week. Enrolments are by semester only. Students must re-enrol prior to the start of the next semester.
You will need to have your Student ID Card SALTO activated to attend classes in the evening. Please speak to a
Customer Service consultant for further information.
Vocational Placement
Students will be required to attend Vocational Placement each semester to demonstrate the application of
knowledge and skills in the workplace. Students must complete a minimum of 400 hours of vocational placement
throughout the duration of their program. This is a mandatory industry requirement of HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing
(Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing).
In accordance with industry expectation and availability of places, students must be available to:
attend full-time placement (5 days per week) for a set number of weeks (while it may be available in some
facilities, part-time placement CANNOT be guaranteed); and
participate in a variety of shifts including morning, afternoon, evening, night and weekends (*morning shifts
may start as early as 6.00am and evening shifts may finish as late as 11.00pm).
Students are responsible for:
organising their own transport to and from the facilities
organising leave with their employer (if applicable)
planning financially for their unpaid vocational placement period
The Institute’s Vocational Placement team will work in collaboration with students and facilities to coordinate
vocational placement activity, and students will be provided with due notice for placement.
Assessment methods and tools may include: oral tasks (questions), written tasks (workbook, exams), online tasks
(multiple choice, exams, uploading of assignments), group work and discussions (case studies, role plays,
presentations), practical skills demonstration (with case studies and observation checklists) and vocational
placement.
Resources required:
Included in the course fees are:
1. Textbooks - includes postage and handling (books will be mailed directly to students after start of study).
2. Nursing Kit - (provided to students at Semester 1 Residential School).
3. Medications CD (CD's are part of Semester 2 studies and will be provided to students at the commencement
of Semester 2).
4. Resource USB - copy of my.TAFE contents for offline work. (USB will be provided to students after start of
study).
5. First Aid Guide Book
6. TAFE Queensland Gold Coast Nursing polo shirt x 2 – fitting and ordering will be available at Orientation. This
is the MANDATORY UNIFORM for ALL Practical Lab sessions and vocational placements.
** The Polo Shirt is to be worn with long BLACK pants and enclosed, low-heeled, BLACK nursing/walking shoes.
It is recommended students purchase a USB device for storing documents.
As stated above all mandatory textbooks are included in the fees. The following is a recommended textbook only:
'Indigenous Australians and Health' by Ron Hampton and Maree Toombs published by OUP Australia and New
Zealand - ISBN 0195519620.
Technical Specifications
It is recommended that students have the following computer technical specifications before accessing this
course:
Minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
Windows PC or Apple Mac - please note: portable devices (smartphones, iPads, tablets, slates) are not
supported by my.TAFE, and may not work properly for assessments.
my.TAFE has been designed to function on these minimum browser versions: Firefox 3.6 (highly
recommended for students), Google Chrome 8, Safari 5, Internet Explorer 7 with Google Chrome Frame
installed, Internet Explorer 8 - older versions of browsers may not correctly display information.
ADSL or Cable broadband is highly recommended.
Audio playback is enabled on your computer (many activities use audio interaction).
When downloading documents, it is recommended that they are saved to your computer prior to opening or
working with them.
Course CRICOS code:
The CRICOS code for this course is 078401E
Entry requirements
Overseas candidates must:
have secondary education equivalent to Australian Year 12 with sound achievement in English, Mathematics
and Computing skills
be of mature age with sound literacy, numeracy and computer skills
provide evidence of proficiency in English language skills as demonstrated by completing the IELTS
examination (academic module) with a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four components (listening,
reading, writing and speaking).
Results must have been obtained within two years prior to start of study.
Results from any of the abovementioned English language examination must be obtained in one sitting.
The applicant is responsible for the cost of English tests.
Please note: Students wishing to gain recognition of an international nursing qualification are advised to contact the
AHPRA Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/
IMPORTANT: For Registration as an Enrolled Nurse, all applicants, including internationally qualified applicants,
who seek initial registration in Australia, must demonstrate that they have the necessary English language skills.
Further information can be found at the AHPRA Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website:
http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/
Mandatory Documentation
Please note: The Health Industry dictates that TAFE Queensland Gold Coast must ensure that all students going
on placement in health care facilities hold the following documentation. Students CANNOT be released on
placement without these documents.
1. Current Australian First Aid Certificate with current competency in CPR. First Aid is delivered as part of this
course and covers both HLTFA311A (required for Diploma) and HLTAID003 (current first aid unit).
2. Records showing Hepatitis B vaccination, commencement of vaccination, or blood test results showing
immunity (N.B. Vaccination will take a minimum of 3 months to complete in full).
3. Evidence of TB screening (Mantoux Test) or confirmed appointment for TB screening – phone Queensland
Tuberculosis Control Centre on (07) 3896 3955. (For students from a notifiable country.)
4. Blue Card (Working with Children Check Queensland) - phone 1800 113 611 or http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au
5. Australian Federal Police Check - please contact the Australian Federal Police on (02) 6202 3333 or
http://www.afp.gov.au/. Approximate cost $45.00 (N.B: The certificate MUST be issued by the Australian
Federal Police. All other types of police checks will not be accepted.)
IMPORTANT: Industry policy may change between enrolment and placement. Students will be instructed on any
additional documentation required.
Any costs associated in acquiring the above documents are in addition to course costs and will be borne by the
student.
The Institute strongly recommends that students enrolling in any health course consider their eligibility to
obtain the above documentation prior to enrolment.
Condition of Enrolment - Privacy
National Student Register
Under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, all students enrolled in an approved nursing or midwifery
course of study must be registered for the duration of study or until they are no longer enrolled in an approved
course of study. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, working in partnership with the Australian Health
Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) maintains this Student Register and reflects the profile of students as
advised by Australia’s education providers. The Student Register is not public and, in relation to students, is
limited to recording student health impairment matters or criminal convictions of a serious nature. AHPRA has no
role to play in the academic progress or conduct of students which continues to be a core responsibility of
educational providers. Providing student details to AHPRA is a condition placed upon the Institute as your
education provider, and therefore it is a condition of entry into this course that you consent to the release of your
details accordingly. Further information can be found at the AHPRA Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
website: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/
Vocational Placement
Student details are provided to Health Care facilities for the purposes of vocational placement. Vocational
placement is a core element of this course and therefore it is a condition of enrolment that you consent to the
release of your information accordingly.
Advanced Standing (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) provides students an opportunity to have their current skills and competencies
assessed and potentially recognised in how they may relate to units within the course they are preparing to
undertake. RPL can exempt students from formally studying units recognised as having already been achieved via
some other method or previous study. However, there is a cost related to obtaining RPL and the process requires
students to gather evidence confirming their competency. A content specialist will advise students in this task and
students are encouraged to enquire if they think they may qualify.
If the education provider grants an overseas student RPL, it may impact on student visa conditions through a
shortening of the student's course. It is important International students discuss this option with the Institute prior
to enrolment.
For RPL enquiries students can contact the RPL Team at [email protected] or for overseas
students, the Institute’s International Student Centre on [email protected]
Please note: Students wishing to gain recognition of an international nursing qualification are advised to contact the
AHPRA Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/
For further information:
PHONE International Student Centre +61 7 5581 8398
MAIL
International Student Centre, TAFE Queensland Gold Coast, PO Box 5547, GCMC, QLD 9726
VISIT
International Student Centre, 91-99 Scarborough Street, Southport
FAX
International Student Centre on +61 7 5581 8225
EMAIL
[email protected]
WEB
http://i.tafegoldcoast.edu.au/
After payment of the non refundable enrolment fee with the enrolment form and signed acceptance of course offer
documentation, the student's place will be confirmed by the Institute.
Units
HLTEN507C Administer and monitor medications in the work environment (Core)
HLTAP501C Analyse health information (Core)
HLTEN502B Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice (Core)
HLTFA311A Apply first aid (Core)
HLTEN509B Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice (Core)
HLTEN506B Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment (Core)
HLTEN508B Apply reflective practice, critical thinking and analysis in health (Core)
HLTEN516B Apply understanding of the Australian health care system (Core)
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures (Core)
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status (Core)
HLTEN503B Contribute to client assessment and developing nursing care plans (Core)
HLTEN505C Contribute to the complex nursing care of clients (Core)
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes (Core)
HLTEN504C Implement and evaluate a plan of nursing care (Core)
HLTEN512B Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with acute health problems (Core)
HLTEN513B Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with chronic health problems (Core)
HLTEN510B Implement and monitor nursing care for consumers with mental health conditions (Core)
HLTEN515B Implement and monitor nursing care for older clients (Core)
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people (Core)
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers (Core)
HLTEN401B Work in the nursing profession (Core)
HLTEN519C Administer and monitor intravenous medication in the nursing environment (Elective)
HLTEN514B Apply research skills within a contemporary health environment (Elective)
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness (Elective)
CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues (Elective)
HLTEN511B Provide nursing care for clients requiring palliative care (Elective)
VPC240 Vocational Placement (Vocational Placement Scheme)
VPC120 Vocational Placement (Vocational Placement Scheme)
VPC160 Vocational Placement (Vocational Placement Scheme)
There may be one or more elective competencies, these may differ between TAFE regions. Please contact the
region for more information.
Last updated on 22 January 2015