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Certificate II Program in Pathways to Nursing
TAFE SA Code: CP00324

Incorporating: Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (FSK20119)
2025 start

Description

This course is fee free for eligible students and prepares students for entry into the Diploma of Nursing by developing essential skills in writing, literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy—all tailored to a nursing context. Learners also complete health-specific units in medical terminology, first aid, WHS, cultural diversity, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, many of which offer credit transfer into the Diploma.
Through practical, supportive learning, students gain confidence in core academic and health related knowledge, ensuring readiness for the Diploma of Nursing entry requirements and a successful start to a career in healthcare.

You'll study six Diploma of Nursing units as part of the pathway. If you successfully complete all six, you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer when you commence the Diploma of Nursing. Credit transfer is subject to the units remaining current and equivalent at the time you enrol.

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9 weeks 

Full Time

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Adelaide City

501852

On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements

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Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Classes run four days a week for 9 weeks, starting on the 13th of October and finishing on 12th of December.

Fees

Total Fees for the 9 week course
Subsidised
$0
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN).
What is the LLN?
Full Fee
$4,716

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    This course provides a pathway into nursing studies.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Skills Covered

    Certificate II Program in Pathways to Nursing
    This course builds essential academic and digital skills to support achievement in nursing education and professional practice.
    Learners develop a strong foundation of knowledge and practical abilities in:
    • Medical Terminology: Master key words, abbreviations, and phrases used in healthcare to understand and communicate medical information accurately.
    • Provide First Aid: Gain practical skills to respond to injuries and emergencies until professional help arrives.
    • Work Health and Safety: Apply safe work practices by identifying hazards and following workplace safety procedures.
    • Cultural Diversity: Respect and work effectively with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety: Deliver care that is respectful, inclusive, and responsive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and needs.
    • Writing and Literacy: Develop clear documentation, accurate medical terminology, and effective healthcare communication.
    • Numeracy: Perform dosage calculations, interpret charts, and measure clinical data accurately.
    • Digital Skills: Use electronic health records, conduct online research, and communicate through digital platforms.
    • Study Skills: Manage time, prepare for exams, and strengthen critical thinking abilities.
    • Communication: Practice professional interaction, teamwork, and culturally aware communication.
    Graduates will be confident and well-prepared to transition into the Diploma of Nursing and pursue a career in healthcare.

    To complete the qualification, you are required to complete 1 core unit and all 13 elective units.

    Qualification/Certification

    Successful completion of this course provides you with the following qualifications:

    Qualification TAFE SA Code National Code
    Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways TP01168 FSK20119

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

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