On completion, student will have the skills, competencies and knowledge to apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA). Participent could find work in a variety of fields from public or private hospitals to private nursing or community health care facilities. Potential area of work include: acute care, mental health, aged care, community care, etc.

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

Students may be able to choose further pathways into Bachelor of Nursing for Division 1 registration or HLT64115 Advanced Diploma of Nursing.

A graduate from a Diploma of Nursing program approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is able to apply for registration with the NMBA as an enrolled nurse. Further information on registration is available at www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au

Domestic Students

o   Minimum age of 18 years and above

o   Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or higher

o   Have physical attributes suitable for placement in the nursing industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment and clients (i.e. to assist a client in transferring themselves to and from beds)

o  Provide evidence of meeting the NMBA English language registration standard as specified in http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

In summary, the evidence required is one of the following:

1) The learner has completed 3.5 years (full time equivalent) of a combination of secondary, vocational and/or tertiary level studies taught and assessed in English in one of recognised countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America)  OR

2) The learner has achieved a valid English language test score from one of the following:

Additionally, the learner is required to:

o   Complete the Pre-Training Review and Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test.

If the learner has done the Pre‐Training Review and LLN assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment then it is not required.

o   The learner must also provide prior to commencement of Work Placement allocation for the following:

• Provide proof of up to date immunisation.
• Provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance / Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate (AFP) / NCC.
• Provide a Working with Children Check.

International Students

o   Minimum age of 18 years and above

o   Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or higher

o   Have physical attributes suitable for suitable for placement in nursing industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment and clients (i.e. to assist a client in transferring themselves to and from beds)

o Provide evidence of meeting the NMBA English language registration standard as specified in http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

In summary, the evidence required is one of the following:

1) The learner has completed 3.5 years (full time equivalent) of a combination of secondary, vocational and/or tertiary level studies taught and assessed in English in one of recognised countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America)  OR

2) The learner has achieved a valid English language test score from one of the following:

o   English Language Requirements (meet one of the requirements outlined below)

Additionally, the learner is required to:

o   Complete the Pre-Training Review.

If the learner has done the Pre‐Training Review and LLN assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment then it is not required.

o   Provide prior to commencement of Work Placement allocation for the following:

• Provide proof of up to date immunisation.
• Provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance / Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate (AFP) / NCC.
• Provide a Working with Children Check.

Other Conditions

• Students required to invest 8-9 hours a week of self-directed learning to complete self-study and assessments.
• Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to the commencement of the course.

• 95 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 10 weeks of practical placement and 14 weeks holiday breaks.
• Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week.
• Work placement – 400 hours 

Unit Code

Unit Title

Core (C)  Elective (E)

HLTENN002

Apply communication skills in nursing practice

C

HLTENN008

Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice

C

HLTINF001

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

C

HLTWHS002

Follow safe work practices for direct client care

C

HLTAAP002

Confirm physical health status

C

HLTENN001

Practise nursing within the Australian health care system

C

HLTENN003

Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care

C

HLTENN004

Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans

C

HLTENN013

Implement and monitor care of the older person

C

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

C

CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

C

HLTAAP003

Analyse and respond to client health information

C

HLTENN006

Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment

C

HLTENN007

Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy

C

HLTENN009

Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions

C

HLTENN015

Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting

C

HLTENN012

Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems

C

CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

C

HLTENN005

Contribute to nursing care of a person with complex needs

C

HLTENN011

Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health problems

C

CHCPOL003

Research and apply evidence to practice

E

HLTAID003

Provide first aid 

E

HLTENN010

Apply a palliative approach in nursing practice

E

HLTENN025

Implement and monitor care for a person with diabetes

E

BSBLDR403

Lead team effectiveness

E

Domestic Students

International Students

$24,225

$25,550