Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled

HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 nursing) - Bundamba
Classroom based - Full time, Classroom based - Part time Bundamba
Course summary
Bundamba : Classroom based - Full time, Classroom based - Part time : Starts on 4-022015 and 21-07-2015 and 14-08-2015
Full fee: $18,590
Subsidised: $14,725
Concession: $13,565
Careers: Enrolled Nurse
Outcome: Diploma
This course will see you learn in industry-current clinical training rooms, being taught by highly
experienced nurses. You'll graduate job-ready for a rewarding and care-focussed career.
Course details
As an Enrolled Nurse you will be working as part of the health care team providing quality health care.
This challenging course offers the student an opportunity to learn across a wide variety of subjects in the discipline
that requires excellence in health care delivery. Study covers all areas of health care, including foundations of
nursing and assistance with human needs that promote integrated care.
Benefits of studying at TAFE Queensland South West, Bundamba include:
individualised support
teaching staff with extensive knowledge in the health care sectors
a wide variety of clinical placement experiences
a state of the art clinical practice laboratory
Study now, pay later! Eligible students can access VET FEE-HELP for this course. For more information, please
get in touch, or you can visit the Study Assist website.
Higher Level Skills! Eligible students can access a Higher Level Skills subsidy for this course. For more
information, please get in touch, or you can visit the Training Queensland website.
We also have a range of Financial Support and Student Loan options available, so make sure you review these to
see which option best suits you.
If you have industry current skills and experience, but not a formal qualification, you may be eligible for
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Contact us to discuss how RPL might benefit you.
Prior to enrolling, please take a moment to read the TAFE Queensland Student Rules and our Refund Policy for
further information about your rights and responsibilities as a student. Fees are subject to change at any time
without prior notice. Please check at the time of enrolment for confirmed fees.
Study Pathways
Students who successfully complete this qualification are eligible to articulate to courses in Health and Community
Services such as a Bachelor of Nursing or an Advanced Diploma of Nursing. Students may also be able to transfer
their knowledge and skills to other individual client support qualifications such as Chronic Disease SelfManagement. Eligibility for admission/articulation will be assessed by the individual education provider.
Registration
Following the successful completion of this qualification, students can apply to the Australian Health Practitioner
Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for registration as an Enrolled Nurse. The student must meet the requirements of
AHPRA to gain registration.
Topics:
By the completion of the course, students will have covered both theory and practical sessions to enable them to
become a safe and competent practitioner. Topics include:
knowledge of anatomy & physiology
holistic care
client centred care
advanced practical skills (e.g. wound management)
medication administration
Please refer to the 'Units' section for further information.
Career prospects:
Possible job outcomes include Enrolled Nurse in a variety of settings, such as:
aged care (residential aged care)
rural health
community health
acute care (public/private)
primary health care
hostels
day surgery clinics
Hours of study:
Full-time: 1.5 years, 5 days per week (3 Semesters)
Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4pm (some study weeks will be four days rather than five, allowing for a selfdirected learning day).
A detailed timetable will be provided to students once their enrolment has been confirmed.
Semester 2 2015 Orientation: Monday 20 July 2015 from 8.30am to 4.30pm in room C1.06 (C Block, Level 1,
Room 06). (Please note that attendance at Orientation is compulsory)
Semester 2 2015 Start Date: Tuesday 21 July 2015 from 8.30am to 4pm in room C1.06 (C Block, Level 1, Room
06).
Part time: 2 years, 2 days per week (plus practical blocks)
Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 4pm
A detailed timetable will be provided to students once their enrolment has been confirmed.
Semester 2 2015 Orientation: Thursday 13 August 2015 from 8.30am to 4.30pm in room C1.06 (C Block, level 1,
Room 06)
Semester 2 2015 Start date: Friday 14 August 2015 from 8.30am to 4pm in room C1.06 (C Block, level 1, Room
06)
Students will be expected to attend classes where appropriate. Students must allocate study and research time
outside of class to complete this course successfully. Study and research time will vary depending on the
individual student’s skills and knowledge. A general rule is a minimum of equal time is spent outside the class on
study and research as in class time.
Resources required:
Students will be provided with:
access to some Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
USB Drive with electronic resources
access to excellent teaching staff and facilities
access to library support services
Students will require (additional to course fees):
textbooks (please refer to the Booklist). These books may also be available to borrow through the TAFE
Queensland South West Library
uniform for your work placement (details regarding the uniform will be provided at the Information Session and
again during Orientation. The current provider of uniforms for TAFE Queensland South West is Totally
Workwear)
navy blue trousers/slacks
short-sleeved shirt - TAFE Queensland South West logo
comfortable, plain black, flat, non-slip, enclosed shoes
flesh coloured stockings
navy coloured vest or cardigan
fob watch with a second hand
personal stationery
access to a computer and Word Processing Software
a valid and appropriate email address
Relevant documents:
Vet Fee Help Schedule Full Time [PDF 69kB]
Vet Fee Help Schedule Part Time [PDF 75kB]
Booklist - 2015 [PDF 364kB]
Application Form [PDF 479kB]
Entry requirements
Mandatory Entry Requirements
Whilst there are no mandatory entry requirements in the training package for this qualification, candidates who wish
to study with TAFE Queensland South West, Bundamba, must complete a literacy assessment indicator tool to
demonstrate their ability to manage the demands of this course. Candidates will also undertake a short interview
following their completion of the indicator tool.
At Orientation, students will be required to supply a National Police Check and a Hepatitis B Schedule. During
Orientation, students will also be required to submit a Blue Card for Working with Children, or an Authority to
Confirm a Current Blue Card (the teaching team will assist with this on the day). Students will also be required to
obtain a First Aid Certificate (including CPR). During the initial information session, the teaching team will cover
these requirements in detail to ensure students are prepared for enrolment and Orientation.
Recommended Entry Requirements
Screening for, and if necessary, vaccination against the following diseases is recommended (NHMRC Australian
Immunisation Handbook 9th edition):
Measles
Tuberculosis (Mantoux test and x-ray)
Varicella zoster virus (chicken pox)
Pertussis (whooping cough)
Students should undergo a baseline health evaluation with their General Practitioner prior to commencement of the
course to discuss and receive any required vaccinations.
It is also strongly recommended that students are familiar with the Registration Standards for Nursing in Australia
prior to applying for this program. Further information can be sourced from the link below:
http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx
Enrolment Pattern
The packaging rules for this qualification require the completion of tweny-six (26) units of competency, including:
twenty-one (21) core units and five (5) elective units.
Entry into this qualification is via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) or via direct application
toTAFE Queensland South West. Please note that students who apply through QTAC are still required to attend an
Information Session prior to enrolment. Students who apply directly to TAFE Queensland South West will either be
required to submit an application form, or contact us directly to speak with a teacher and apply via telephone.
Following their application, students will need to ensure they have booked in to one of the mandatory information
sessions. Upcoming information sessions for 2015 (for both full-time and part-time students) are as follows:
Wednesday 20 May 2015 at 9am in C1:06
Wednesday 27May 2015 at 9am in C1:06
Wednesday 3 June 2015 at 9am in C1:06
At the information session, candidates will be provided with an overview of the course and the requirements for
successful completion of the course. Candidates will sit the BKSB literacy indicator tool and participate in an
interview. Enrolment information and documentation is provided to successful candidates.
Successful candidates will be formally offered a position in the course by letter. An enrolment form and timetable
will also be proivded with the formal offer.
Successful candidates must enrol at least 1 week prior to the orientation dates to secure their position.
Units
HLTEN507C Administer and monitor medications in the work environment (Core)
HLTAP501C Analyse health information (Core)
HLTEN502B Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice (Core)
HLTFA311A Apply first aid (Core)
HLTEN509B Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice (Core)
HLTEN506B Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment (Core)
HLTEN508B Apply reflective practice, critical thinking and analysis in health (Core)
HLTEN516B Apply understanding of the Australian health care system (Core)
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures (Core)
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status (Core)
HLTEN503B Contribute to client assessment and developing nursing care plans (Core)
HLTEN505C Contribute to the complex nursing care of clients (Core)
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes (Core)
HLTEN504C Implement and evaluate a plan of nursing care (Core)
HLTEN512B Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with acute health problems (Core)
HLTEN513B Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with chronic health problems (Core)
HLTEN510B Implement and monitor nursing care for consumers with mental health conditions (Core)
HLTEN515B Implement and monitor nursing care for older clients (Core)
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people (Core)
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers (Core)
HLTEN401B Work in the nursing profession (Core)
HLTEN514B Apply research skills within a contemporary health environment (Elective)
CHCORG506E Coordinate the work environment (Elective)
HLTEN608B Practise in the domiciliary health care environment (Elective)
HLTEN602B Practise in the rehabilitation nursing environment (Elective)
HLTEN511B Provide nursing care for clients requiring palliative care (Elective)
VPC080 Vocational Placement (Vocational Placement Scheme)
VPC160 Vocational Placement (Vocational Placement Scheme)
VPC240 Vocational Placement (Vocational Placement Scheme)
There may be one or more elective competencies, these may differ between TAFE regions. Please contact the
region for more information.
Last updated on 16 February 2015