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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

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Graduate Certificate in Children and Young People's Nursing

  • Graduate Certificate

Nurses wishing to specialise in the care of children and young people can study this course to enable them to meet the educational needs required by a range of professional bodies.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 year part-time
Course Code
L84
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Fees
$13,300 per year
International Fees
$20,800 per year

About this course

Nurses wishing to specialise in the care of children and young people can study this course to enable them to meet the educational needs required by a range of professional bodies.

The course builds on the skills and knowledge a comprehensive nurse has attained at an undergraduate level.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.

Nurses wishing to specialise in the care of children and young people can study this course to enable them to meet the educational needs required by a range of professional bodies.

The course builds on the skills and knowledge a comprehensive nurse has attained at an undergraduate level.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

    All applicants are required to provide evidence of registration as a nurse in the country in which they practice, and must also submit a current curriculum vitae.

    Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree; or
    • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Study locations

Online

Online

Career pathways

Career Opportunities

This course prepares graduates to work in acute care, primary care, child health surveillance and child care.

Possible future job titles

Clinical Nurse, Staff Development Nurse, Clinical Nurse Educator

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
87.1%
Overall satisfaction
88.1%
Skill scale
76.2%
Teaching scale
90.9%
Employed full-time
$87.2k
Average salary