| 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/ Clinical placement. 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:| Full Time Duration |
|---|
| 18 months |
18 months full time - Accreditation Standards require all students to be physically located in Australia whilst studying this course.
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 |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| HLTENN068 | Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTENN045 | Implement and monitor care of the older person |
| 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 |
| HLTENN041 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
| HLTENN044 | Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| HLTENN042 | Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions |
| 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 |
| HLTOHC007 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
| BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
Mixed Mode
Duration:| Full Time Duration |
|---|
| 18 months |
18 months full time - Accreditation Standards require all students to be physically located in Australia whilst studying this course.
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 |
| HLTENN045 | Implement and monitor care of the older person |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| HLTENN068 | Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTENN040 | Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
| HLTENN041 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
| HLTENN039 | Apply principles of wound management |
| HLTENN044 | Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions |
| HLTENN035 | Practise nursing within the Australian health care system |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
| 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 |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
| BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness |
| HLTOHC007 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
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 |
| HLTOHC007 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
| BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness |
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. | |
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) or clinical placement will be arranged by the WIL team. Students may be required to travel intrastate or interstate to undertake vocational / work placements.
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
| Care of older adult (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.
Requirements
Acceptance of applications are at the discretion of CQUniversity. Prior offers to this course may negate subsequent admission.
Recommended Entry Requirements:
- BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) Testing: Completion of the 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: The English Language Skills requirements listed below are those specified by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AMNAC) as required for initial registration. As an applicant for the Diploma of Nursing, you are required to demonstrate your English language competency in one of the following ways:
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- English is your primary language, and you have satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education, taught and assessed solely in English – including at least two years completed between grades 7 and 12 - in a recognised country. (Recognised countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America).
- If you do not satisfy the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below:
an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.0 overall with a minimum 7.0 in each subset; - OR an Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
- OR a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) – requires an overall score of 65 with no sub-score less than 65,
- OR a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT – requires 94 or better overall and no score less than 27 for writing, 23 for speaking and 24 for listening and reading.
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English test results remain valid for no more than two years between the final examination date and the date of commencement of the study.
Nursing students’ English language skills are directly aligned with the requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Each student will be assessed individually.
The selection rank has been removed for this course.
Inherent requirements: Students applying for the Diploma of Nursing should be aware of and be able to fulfil the inherent requirements for this course. The inherent requirements are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviors and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.
Fees & Scholarships
Fee for Service/ Full Fee
Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE.
Co-Contribution and Co-Contribution Concessional Fee
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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Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more
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