Victoria University
2 years
Become an enrolled nurse with this accredited 2-year TAFE diploma combining classroom learning with 400 hours of clinical placements. Ideal for those seeking a practical healthcare career with immediate employment opportunities across hospitals, aged care, and community health settings.
Applicants must be aged 18 years or over at course commencement. You must pass a Pre-training Review (PTR) and interview including language and calculations tests. Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN) using BKSB tool requires level 4 or exit level 3 in both literacy and numeracy. English language competency must meet NMBA standards via primary language pathway, approved English language tests (IELTS, OET, PTE, TOEFL, Cambridge), or extended education pathway. Prior to placement, you must provide current Working with Children Check (WWCC), satisfactory National Police Record check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, health status check, and COVID-19 vaccination evidence. The course has inherent requirements related to practical and placement demands.
Core units include: Work with diverse people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, professional practice reflection, physical health status confirmation, client health information analysis, nursing within Australian healthcare systems, communication skills, clinical assessment, nursing care implementation, wound management, medicines and intravenous therapy administration, legal and ethical parameters, mental health care, acute and chronic condition management, aged care, primary health care, end-of-life and palliative care, safe work practices, and infection prevention and control. Elective units include personal work priorities, evidence-based practice research, First Aid, diabetes care, and workplace stress management. Students complete 25 units total: 20 core and 5 elective units.
Victoria University is recognized as a top 3% university worldwide and ranked #1 for skills development (QILT). VU offers state-of-the-art nursing facilities including three fully functional nursing laboratories and an in-hospital simulation lab with cutting-edge interactive mannequin technology and video recording capabilities. The university provides 400 hours of supervised clinical placements with expert clinicians, 24/7 learning support through The Learning Hub, and graduates are known in the industry for their extensive practical experience. VU's nursing program is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) across three Melbourne campuses.
Graduates can pursue careers as enrolled nurses across diverse healthcare settings including public and private hospitals, private nursing agencies, and community healthcare facilities. Career opportunities span acute care, rehabilitation, mental health, aged care, palliative care, community care, operating theatres, general practice, home nursing, surgical care, pathology, paediatric care, and maternity services. With an ageing population and growing healthcare demand, the nursing sector is anticipated to continue expanding. Upon completion, graduates can progress to the Bachelor of Nursing (96 credit points) for further career advancement and specialization opportunities.
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