TasTAFE
18 months (intensive) or 104 weeks (standard); 80 weeks (intensive international)
The Diploma of Nursing is Australia's essential qualification for Enrolled Nurses, combining theoretical knowledge with 400 hours of practical work placement. This 18-month intensive program prepares healthcare professionals to provide clinical care, manage medications, and support patients across diverse health conditions in real-world healthcare settings.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old at enrolment. You need to complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (bksb) assessment achieving Exit Level 3, Working Level 4 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in both language and numeracy. English language proficiency must meet Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) standards, demonstrated through either a TasTAFE Statutory Declaration (if primary language is English and education completed in a recognised country) or formal English language test results. A National Police Check (Option one, Schedule one, Child Related Health) and evidence of required vaccinations (MMR, varicella, dTpa, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis, Influenza, COVID-19) are mandatory. You must also complete the Informed Choices: Self-Assessment and participate in a Course Conversation.
Core units include: Work with diverse people, Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, Reflect on and improve own professional practice, Confirm physical health status, Analyse and respond to client health information, Practise nursing within the Australian health care system, Apply communication skills in nursing practice, Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care, Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care, Apply principles of wound management, Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy, Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice, Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions, Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions, Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions, Implement and monitor care of the older person, Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting, Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice, Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control, Follow safe work practices for direct client care. Elective units include: Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately, Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs, Provide First Aid, Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes, Manage personal stressors in the work environment.
TasTAFE is an accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 60142) with CRICOS registration (03041M), maintaining accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). The institution employs highly experienced teaching teams of industry professionals who provide comprehensive support both in-class and during work placements. TasTAFE's Diploma of Nursing is designed to meet ANMAC's nine accreditation standards and NMBA professional practice standards, ensuring graduates meet all requirements for Enrolled Nurse registration in Australia. The provider offers flexible study options including mixed learning delivery with remotely facilitated tutorials and on-campus simulation, plus recognition of prior learning to accelerate qualification achievement.
Upon successful completion and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), graduates can work as Enrolled Nurses in diverse healthcare settings including hospitals, aged care facilities, mental health services, primary healthcare clinics, and community health organisations. The nursing sector offers strong employment outcomes with growing opportunities across Australia. Enrolled Nurses perform clinical assessments, manage patient care plans, administer medications, provide wound care, and support patients with acute, chronic, and mental health conditions. Career progression opportunities may include specialisation in specific healthcare areas, further education towards Registered Nurse qualifications, or leadership roles in healthcare teams.
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