| Duration | Please refer to Course Structure below. |
| Location | Bundaberg and |
| Next intake | February, 2025 |
| Study mode | On Campus, Mixed Mode, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| Total units | 25 |
Overview
Do you want to make a difference in your community? By studying for the Diploma of Nursing you can make this happen. The Diploma of Nursing course provides you with the theoretical and practical skills required for many healthcare environments. This course will bring you closer to becoming an enrolled nurse.
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse.
Enrolled nurses provide nursing care for people across the health care continuum and at all stages of life.
To be eligible to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse and to practice in Australia, individuals must complete a Diploma of Nursing program accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved as ‘an approved program of study’ by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) in accordance with the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards. To confirm the education provider holds the necessary accreditation check the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) at www.ahpra.gov.au.
The scope of practice for enrolled nurses is determined by legislative requirements and the policies and procedures of the employing organisation.
HLT54121 may contribute to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s (NMBA) registration requirements to practice as an enrolled nurse.
HLT54121 is delivered over 18 months with observation of performance of 400 hours in a work context. It is essential for students to demonstrate consistency of performance throughout assessments and demonstrate consistency throughout the required range of workplace situations.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
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Study experience
- Mixed-Mode Residential Schools
- On-Campus Residential Schools
- Placement Expectations
- Seamless Pathway
- Orientation
Career Opportunities
This course may assist you toward a career as an enrolled nurse working under the supervision of a registered nurse. Refer to detail above regarding registration.
Structure & Availability
On Campus - Rockhampton
Duration:18 months full time
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTENN036 | Apply communication skills in nursing practice |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTENN037 | Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care |
| HLTENN038 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTENN045 | Implement and monitor care of the older person |
| HLTENN068 | Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| HLTENN035 | Practise nursing within the Australian health care system |
| HLTENN040 | Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
| HLTENN039 | Apply principles of wound management |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
| HLTENN044 | Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions |
| HLTENN041 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
| HLTENN042 | Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| HLTENN047 | Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting |
| HLTENN043 | Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTENN057 | Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness |
| HLTOHC007 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
Mixed Mode
Duration:18 Months full time
CORE
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTENN036 | Apply communication skills in nursing practice |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTENN037 | Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care |
| HLTENN038 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTENN068 | Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice |
| HLTENN045 | Implement and monitor care of the older person |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| HLTENN044 | Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions |
| HLTENN039 | Apply principles of wound management |
| HLTENN040 | Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
| HLTENN041 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
| HLTENN035 | Practise nursing within the Australian health care system |
| HLTENN047 | Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting |
| HLTENN042 | Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| HLTENN043 | Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTENN057 | Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
| BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness |
| HLTOHC007 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
RPL
Duration:RPL only
CORE
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTENN004 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans |
| HLTENN036 | Apply communication skills in nursing practice |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTENN038 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care |
| HLTENN068 | Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| HLTENN045 | Implement and monitor care of the older person |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTENN044 | Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions |
| HLTENN041 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
| HLTENN039 | Apply principles of wound management |
| HLTENN037 | Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care |
| HLTENN035 | Practise nursing within the Australian health care system |
| HLTENN040 | Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| HLTENN047 | Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting |
| HLTENN042 | Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions |
| HLTENN043 | Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTENN057 | Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| HLTOHC007 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
| BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
Mixed Mode
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| February, 2024 | Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Townsville |
| July, 2024 | Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Townsville |
| February, 2025 | Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Townsville |
| July, 2025 | Mixed Mode, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay City, Townsville |
Mixed Mode - Rockhampton
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| February, 2024 | Mixed Mode, Rockhampton |
| February, 2025 | Mixed Mode, Rockhampton |
Mixed Mode
| HLT54121 Residential Classes | |
|---|---|
| Location | Mixed Mode |
| Room | Per Online Timetable |
| Start Date | To Be Advised |
| End Date | To Be Advised |
| Start Time | 8:30 AM |
| End Time | 3:30 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
For each of the 3 Stages in the Diploma of Nursing, all students are required to attend four (4) blocks of three (3) day mandatory residential schools that are held at our Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, and Bundaberg campuses from 8:30am to 3pm. Mixed-Mode students are also required to attend their online tutorial classes which will be held on Mondays and Fridays for the February intake and Thursdays and Fridays for the July intake. Students studying on-campus in Rockhampton will be required to attend weekly on-campus tutorials on Monday - Wednesday from 8:30am-3pm as well as the residential schools. Residential school dates for each campus and intake can be found under the ‘More Details’ tab in the CQUni Handbook. | |
On Campus - Rockhampton
| HLT54121 Residential Classes | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rockhampton North |
| Room | Per Online Timetable |
| Start Date | To Be Advised |
| End Date | To Be Advised |
| Start Time | 8:30 AM |
| End Time | 3:30 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
For each of the 3 Stages in the Diploma of Nursing, all students are required to attend four (4) blocks of three (3) day mandatory residential schools that are held at our Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, and Bundaberg campuses from 8:30am to 3pm. Mixed-Mode students are also required to attend their online tutorial classes which will be held on Mondays and Fridays for the February intake and Thursdays and Fridays for the July intake. Students studying on-campus in Rockhampton will be required to attend weekly on-campus tutorials on Monday - Wednesday from 8:30am-3pm as well as the residential schools. Residential school dates for each campus and intake can be found under the ‘More Details’ tab in the CQUni Handbook. | |
Students may be required to travel intrastate or interstate to undertake vocational / work placements.
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
| Aged Care (3 weeks) | Community (2 weeks) | Acute Care (5 weeks) |
Mandatory Clinical Placement/Work Integrated Learning Requirements: As per CQU Immunisation Policy, immunisation checks are now mandatory for any placement. Refer to the Mandatory Checks Requirements for Clinical Placement/Work Integrated Learning for more details.
Effective 25 September 2023, updates have been made to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for Queensland Health sites and the Queensland Ambulance Service. While Queensland Health does not currently mandate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination, it's essential to recognise that other organisations may enforce their own vaccination specific criteria. This situation is similar across other states and territories, with the exception of the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, and South Australia, where COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for all healthcare students, including disciplines other than healthcare that undertake professional experience placements.
Requirements
Acceptance of applications are at the discretion of CQUniversity. Prior offers to this course may negate subsequent admission.
Completion of the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.
Minimum Age Requirement: Students must be 18 years, prior to completion of the course.
English Language Proficiency Requirements: All applicants for the Diploma of Nursing are required to provide evidence of demonstrating your English language competency in one of the following ways:
English is your primary language and you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, including at least two years between years 7 and 12. Recognised country means one of the following countries: Australia; Canada; New Zealand; Republic of Ireland; South Africa; United Kingdom; United States of America.
Or
English Proficiency Assessment If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the scores as below. English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study.
1. IELTS (academic module). We only accept test results from one test sitting; or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if:
· you achieve a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting, and
· you achieve a minimum score of 7 in each component across the two sittings, and
· no score in any component of the test is below 6.5
2. OET. We will only accept test results from one test sitting; or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if:
· you are tested in all four components in each sitting, and
· you achieve a minimum score of B in each component across the two sittings, and
· no score in any component of the test is below C.
3. PTE Academic. We will only accept test results from one test sitting; or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if:
· a minimum overall score of 65 is achieved in each sitting, and
· you achieve a minimum score of 65 in each of the communicative skills across the two sittings, and
· no score in any of the communicative skills is below 58.
4. TOEFL iBt. We will only accept test results from one test sitting; or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if:
· a minimum total score of 94 is achieved in each sitting, and you
· achieve a minimum score of 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking across the two sittings, and
· no score in any of the sections is below:
20 for listening; 19 for reading; 24 for writing and 20 for speaking
NOTE: Students who were not born in any of the above recognised countries need to be aware of the English Requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia that need to be demonstrated prior to registration. Please contact the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for information on this requirement - http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/
The selection rank has been removed for this course.
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Some government subsidies, such as Higher Level Skills (HLS), will require the individual to contribute to the cost of their training through a co-contribution fee. Government subsidies are subject to eligibility.
The fee will vary based on the course chosen and the eligibility of the student for a concession rate. The co-contribution fee represents the total cost to the student for tuition. There are other costs that the student may have to pay, including but not limited to uniforms and course resources. This will vary depending on the training. If you are required to pay Co-Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.
This is a Fee-Free TAFE course thanks to the Australian and Queensland Governments. This is a highly competitive course with limited places available and is subject to change based on availability. Eligibility and conditions apply.
The Higher Level Skills program is an initiative provided by the Queensland Government to provide eligible individuals with access to subsidised training of a Certificate IV or above qualification. Individuals will be required to contribute to the cost of their training through a co-contribution fee.
This course is included in the Australian Government’s VET Student Loan (VSL) program, assisting eligible students pay tuition fees. Refer to the VET Student Loan webpage for more information, eligibility and census date calendar. A VET student loan gives rise to a VETSL debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.
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