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Diploma of Nursing


 National Code: HLT54115
 TAFE SA Code: TP00919


2022 start

Description

Gain the essential knowledge and skills required to provide caring, compassionate and effective nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This course focuses on integrating theory with practice, giving you the skills to problem solve and work in a collaborative team environment.

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Up to 18 months 

Full Time

Nurse (Enrolled) Nurse (Enrolled)

Locations & Applications

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Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Adelaide City

801100

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

844318

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.
Full Time
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Gilles Plains

840304

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

809010

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.
Full Time
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Mount Gambier

855336

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.
Full Time
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Noarlunga

815201

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.
Full Time
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Port Pirie

828318

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.
Full Time
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Whyalla

839004

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.
Full Time
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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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

you must have:

  • Satisfactory evidence of meeting the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration standards
Find out more about Nursing Entry Requirements.
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by CSPA score
If you have a verified disability/medical condition and require additional support to demonstrate satisfactory reading, writing and numeracy skills please contact Student Services prior to applying to discuss your needs. To be eligible for support you must provide medical documentation to verify your disability/medical condition.

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 18 month course
Subsidised
$3,639
$10,916
Concession
$1,864
$5,591

This course is subsidised through the Government of South Australia's Subsidised Training initiative. The eligibility check below is an indication only and does not confirm your eligibility status. Eligibility verification will take place during the enrolment process and may include participation in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy pre-assessment. Concessions apply to Subsidised Training only.

Subsidised Training Eligibility
Full Fee
$9,792
$29,376

This course also has an incidentals cost of $30.00 for T-Shirt.

Student Services Fee (SSF) applies. Full-time student $20. Part-time student $10.

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.

  • Important Information
    • Orientation is a compulsory component of the program that all successful applicants are required to attend.
    • Orientation dates: Adelaide and Gilles Plains Campuses: 3-day on-campus program (Monday to Wednesday) 7th, 8th and 9th February. Course commences Friday 11th February (for half of the full-time cohort) and all will be from week commencing Monday 14th February
    • Orientation dates: Barossa Valley, Mt Barker, Mt Gambier, Noarlunga, Port Pirie and Whyalla Campuses: 3–part orientation program: • Online orientation week (Monday to Friday 7th – 10th February • One on-campus attendance day Monday 14th February – course commences this week • Online facilitated session (approx. 2hrs) Monday 21st February
    • Reading, writing and numeracy skills are assessed using the Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA). This assessment is used to determine whether you will be required to undertake additional support units alongside your qualification or undertake a pathway course before commencing your chosen qualification. If you receive an offer, more information will be provided at your enrolment session.
    • Qualifications are regularly reviewed to reflect current industry practices. The Diploma of Nursing qualification has gone through this process and is awaiting Government endorsement. A new qualification is expected to be implemented in 2022, therefore some students may be required to transition to the new qualification if they are unable to complete the current qualification within a specified timeframe.
    • The Commonwealth Department of Health has made it mandatory for all students undertaking work placements in residential aged care to have a COVID-19 vaccination from 17 September 2021. If you are not vaccinated a residential facility may not be able to offer you an aged care placement . This will impact on your ability to complete your qualification.
    • NB English language tests are to be undertaken within 12 months of the course start date. In Semester 1 2022 the course commences on Monday 7th February 2022.

  • Help with Fees

    Upfront Payment

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

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Career opportunities include working as an Enrolled Nurse. Enrolled Nurses are employed across a variety of health care contexts including acute, community, aged care, residential, rural and remote settings.

    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.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115)
    Knowledge and skills will be developed in areas including communication, cultural diversity, law and ethics, anatomy and physiology, acute and chronic health disorders, clinical nursing skills and medication management.
    To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 20 core units and 5 elective units.
    NOTE:

    • 400 hours of Professional Experience Placement will be required.

    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.

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy 250
    Analyse and respond to client health information 60
    Apply communication skills in nursing practice 50
    Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice 30
    Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting 80
    Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment 45
    Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 25
    Confirm physical health status 90
    Contribute to nursing care of a person with complex needs 90
    Follow safe work practices for direct client care 25
    Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health problems 70
    Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems 50
    Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions 60
    Implement and monitor care of the older person 75
    Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans 110
    Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care 50
    Practise nursing within the Australian health care system 100
    Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 25
    Reflect on and improve own professional practice 120
    Work with diverse people 40

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply a palliative approach in nursing practice 80
    Implement and monitor care for a person with diabetes 80
    Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 60
    Manage personal stressors in the work environment 25
    Provide first aid 18
    Research and apply evidence to practice 65

  • Credit Transfer

    Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses. Below are the Credit Transfer details for this course. View all TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

    University University Course Details
    Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration)
    Associate Degree in Primary Health and Wellbeing
    Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences
    Bachelor of Nursing
    Bachelor of Community Health (Online program)
    Bachelor of Public Health (Online program)
    Bachelor of Nursing

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