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TAFE International Western Australia

Diploma of Nursing

  • Diploma

Turn your passion for caring and helping others into a rewarding career in the healthcare industry. This course provides you with the current skills and knowledge in order to fulfil the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and to practice nursing in a variety of settings, including mental health, primary health, acute care, aged care and palliative care areas.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Course Code
HLT54115, 093622M
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$17,860 per year / $26,790 total

About this course

Turn your passion for caring and helping others into a rewarding career in the healthcare industry. This course provides you with the current skills and knowledge in order to fulfil the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and to practice nursing in a variety of settings, including mental health, primary health, acute care, aged care and palliative care areas. You will gain all the requirements aligned to current industry trends and will graduate with the following skills. A large component of your studies will be a clinical placement where you can practice your skills and attributes. Upon completion of this course you will have the qualities required to become a qualified Enrolled Nurse. All students enrolled in the HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing course are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) for the duration of their course. On successful completion of all course requirements, you may be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). In Australia, nursing qualifications are accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). ANMAC is accountable to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) for assuring the Australian community that graduates of accredited programs can practice and care for people in a safe and competent manner. ANMAC accredits nursing qualifications in accordance with a set of standards. Please refer to their website for more detailed information. Please note that the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) requires students to have an IELTS score (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking) to meet their registration requirements. Please visit our website for further information regarding the enrolment requirements needed to study this Diploma. Please select a campus below and press the button to view detailed information about this course, including core and elective units; work placements; assessment methods; and learning resources, facilities and equipment.

Entry requirements

  • English language requirements

    1. English language test pathway

    You must have successfully completed one of the following English language tests:

    » an IELTS score (academic) of 7.0 with no band score less than 7.0;

    » Occupational English Test (OET) with minimum score of B in each of the four components;

    » PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four components; or

    » TOEFL iBT at a minimum overall score of 94 with reading at a minimum of 24, listening a minimum of 24, speaking at a minimum of 23 and writing at a minimum of 27; or


    2. Primary language pathway

    » have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in any of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and the United States of America. At least 2 years of study must be between Years 7-12.


    Please see the Additional Information section below for further details on Admissions requirements including the list of formal English Language tests that the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) approve to meet the equivalent English entrance level.

  • Equivalent to Australian Year 12 with a pass in Year 11 Maths is required for entry into this course OR

    Completion of 52831WA Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies is required for entry into this course.

  • This course requires immunisations and/or proof of vaccination status before attending mandatory work placement. Costs and vaccine requirements may vary depending on your placement centre and/or doctor's fee schedule. Please follow instructions/advice provided to you during enrolment/orientation. You will not be able to complete your course if these requirements are not met.

  • Undertake Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) Literacy & Numeracy assessment Testing, and achieve exit level score of 3 (working at level 4) Literacy and Numeracy Testing. Students who have provided a formal English Language result are only required to complete the numeracy component.

Study locations

Mt Lawley

Murdoch

Geraldton

Career pathways

  • Enrolled Nurse

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