GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
2 years (full-time) or 2.5 years (part-time)
The Diploma of Nursing prepares students for employment as an enrolled nurse through a combination of classroom learning and 440 hours of practical work placement. This accredited course is ideal for those seeking a rewarding healthcare career with hands-on experience in aged care, hospitals, and community health settings.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age prior to first placement. You must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to demonstrate required literacy and numeracy levels and undertake a Pre-training Review interview. English language proficiency must meet NMBA standards, demonstrated through tests such as IELTS 7.0 (Academic), OET, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge. You'll need a laptop/computer with internet access, access to a digital camera or video camera, and must purchase required textbooks and clinical nursing kits.
The course comprises 25 units (20 core and 5 elective) covering: diversity and cultural safety, professional practice reflection, physical health assessment, client health analysis, nursing within the Australian healthcare system, communication skills, clinical assessment, nursing care implementation, wound management, medicines and intravenous therapy administration, legal and ethical parameters, mental health conditions, acute and chronic health conditions, aged care, primary health care settings, end-of-life and palliative care, infection prevention and control, and safe work practices. Elective units include personal work priorities, evidence-based practice, first aid, diabetes nursing care, and stress management.
GOTAFE is a government-accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) with extensive experience delivering nursing education across regional Victoria. The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and delivers training with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. GOTAFE provides comprehensive student support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and career guidance. The institution offers flexible delivery options (full-time and part-time) and is part of the Free TAFE scheme for eligible students, making quality nursing education accessible.
Upon successful completion and NMBA registration, graduates can pursue employment as enrolled nurses across diverse healthcare settings including residential aged care facilities, hospitals, community health centres, and medical practices. The qualification provides pathways to further study, with credit recognition toward Bachelor of Nursing degrees at La Trobe University (120 credits) and Charles Sturt University (64 credits), as well as 16 credits toward the Bachelor of Paramedicine at Charles Sturt University. Graduates may also secure employment as personal care workers in the aged care sector after completing initial placement.
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