TAFE NSW
1 year 6 months (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)
Become an enrolled nurse through this nationally accredited diploma combining theory and 400+ hours of clinical practice. Work in acute, aged care, rehabilitation or mental health settings under registered nurse supervision, with strong career growth and job security.
You must have completed your Higher School Certificate (HSC) or year 12 equivalent, or hold a Certificate III qualification or above. English language requirements must be met through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards, demonstrated by a valid English Language Skills test or declaration of English as primary language with 6+ years of study including 2 years between years 7-12. You must successfully complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment achieving Exit Level 3 or above in both English and maths. Additional requirements include a Working with Children Check, Australian National Police Check, and vaccination/health screenings.
Core curriculum includes 20 core units covering: working with diverse people, promoting cultural safety, professional practice reflection, physical health assessment, client health analysis, nursing within Australian healthcare systems, communication skills, clinical assessment and nursing care planning, implementation and evaluation of care, wound management principles, medicine and intravenous therapy administration, legal and ethical parameters, mental health conditions care, acute health conditions care, chronic health conditions care, aged care, primary health care settings, end-of-life and palliative care, and infection prevention and control. Specialty units (23 available) include team leadership, personal work prioritization, client visits, health and community service communication, language and literacy support, evidence-based practice, nutrition advice, first aid and advanced first aid, maternal and infant health, diabetes care, paediatric care, oral health, work health and safety, stress management, workplace learning facilitation, medical terminology, dementia support, and suicide risk response.
TAFE NSW is a leading vocational education provider in New South Wales with extensive experience in healthcare training. The Diploma of Nursing is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), ensuring graduates meet national standards for enrolled nurse registration. With 27 study and location options across NSW, TAFE NSW provides flexible delivery combining on-campus, virtual, online and workplace training to suit diverse student needs. The institution offers comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, counselling, and career guidance.
Graduates become eligible to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse with AHPRA and can work in diverse healthcare settings including acute care hospitals, aged care facilities, rehabilitation centres, and mental health services. Enrolled nurses provide nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses, with strong employment prospects showing 57% full-time employment, 6,900 workers in the role, average weekly pay of $1,130, and strong future growth projected over the next 5 years. The role offers career progression opportunities and the ability to work across various healthcare specialties.
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