Nursing


HLT54121

CRICOS Code: 112337k

Diploma of Nursing
This qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under supervision of a registered nurse. This qualification covers the application of skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care for people across the health sector. A lifespan approach should underpin this qualification with relevant competencies that relate to the different stages of life identified within the units.  To be eligible to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse and to practice in Australia, you must complete a Diploma of Nursing program accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved as ‘an approved program of study’ by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA ) in accordance with the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards. Visit https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Accreditation/Approved-Programs-of-Study.aspx  to confirm your chosen Registered Training Organisation (RTO) holds the necessary accreditation

Employment pathways:

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) (https://www.ahpra.gov.au/). Participant 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.

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

Pathways from the qualification:

Students may be able to choose further pathways into Bachelor of Nursing for Division 1 registration or HLT64121 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
The Training Package does not specify entry requirements for this qualification. However, Menzies Institute has specified entry requirements that include English, LLN expectations and testing. RTO’s admission requirements:
Domestic Students   Applicants are required to meet the following: 
  • Be at least 18 years old or above
  • Year 12 or equivalent or Certificate IV or highe
  • 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)
  • 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:
IELTS (Academic) Minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
OET Minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
PTE Academic Minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
TOEFL iBT Minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking.
  • Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.
  • Furthermore, the Pre-Training Review undertakes inherent requirements assessment for entry to this qualification.
  • Complete the LLN assessment prior to course commencement. Note that the student’s enrolment and commencement of qualification is conditional on student meeting the required level of LLN test result. If the student is not able to meet the required level of LLN test result prior to course commencement, then student’s enrolment will be withdrawn or deferred.
The LLN levels required are: 
Course Code  ACSF Level 
Learning  Writing  Reading  Oral  Numeracy 
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing  Exit Level 3, Working at Level 4  Exit Level 3, Working at Level 4  Exit Level 3, Working at Level 4  Exit Level 3, Working at Level 4  Exit Level 3, Working at Level 4 
International Students   Applicants are required to meet the following:
  • Be at least 18 years old or above
  • Year 12 or equivalent or Certificate IV or higher
  • 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)
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:
IELTS (Academic) Minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
OET Minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
PTE Academic Minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
TOEFL iBT Minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking.
  • Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.
  • Furthermore, the Pre-Training Review undertakes inherent requirements assessment for entry to this qualification.
  • Complete the LLN Robot assessment prior to course commencement. Note that the student’s enrolment and commencement of qualification is conditional on student meeting the required level of LLN test result. If the student is not able to meet the required level of LLN test result prior to course commencement, then student’s enrolment will be withdrawn or deferred.
The LLN levels required are: 
Course Code  ACSF Level 
Learning  Writing  Reading  Oral  Numeracy 
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing  Exit Level 3, Working at Level 4  Exit Level 3, Working at Level 4  Exit Level 3, Working at Level 4  Exit Level 3, Working at Level 4  Exit Level 3, Working at Level 4 
  • Have a valid visa to study in Australia
Other (applies to both Domestic and International students)
  • Applicants are also required to provide evidence of following prior to being eligible for participating in professional experience placements:
    • National Police Clearance
    • Working with Children Check
    • Immunisation record
  • Applicants may be required to apply for, and receive an acceptable NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to undertaking professional placement with an NDIS provider as part of this program 
  • Students required to invest approximately 4 hours per week of self-directed learning to complete self-study and theoretical assessments during the training weeks. These do include term breaks or work placement period.
Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course, while preserving the academic integrity of the Institute’s learning, assessment and professional accreditation processes and of the enrolled nurse profession. The inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete the course that must be met by all students.

 

Students with a disability or chronic health condition may be able to have reasonable adjustments made to enable them to meet these requirements.

 

To support potential and current students’ decision making, a series of inherent requirement statements has been developed. These statements specify the requirements of the Menzies Institute of Technology (MIT) pre-registration enrolled nursing course (HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing) for student admission and progression.
 
Please refer to this document for the full Inherent Requirements statement.

Menzies Institute of Technology is committed to diversity and an inclusive student cohort. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply. Prospective students of any gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, diverse academic, work and life experiences or with a disability are welcome to apply.


Access and Equity


Principles, practices and legislative requirements relating to equity, access, anti-discrimination and social justice will be addressed in all aspects of the implementation of the training and assessment strategy. Where practical, student special needs will be identified prior to students’ commencing programs including any disability. Customised delivery and assessment strategies, including reasonable adjustments, will be designed to meet client needs. 

Menzies Institute of Technology has a range of student support services that students are able to access. Support services include student administration services, academic support services to assist students who may require further assistance.

Course Duration: This course is structured to be completed over a period of 95 weeks.  This is inclusive of
  • Face to face sessions of 20 hours per week for total 71 weeks
  • 5 weeks of Preparation for Professional Experience Placement including Final Observation Simulated Assessments (FOSA) and any additional assessments or catch up classes needed for students allocated prior to each Placement allocation
  • 10 weeks of Professional Experience Placement (400 hours)
  • 9 weeks of holiday breaks
Units of Competency:
Phase Unit Code Unit Title Core (C)  Elective (E)
Introduction to Nursing – safety and infection control CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in the health or community services E
HLTENN041 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice C
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control C
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid  E
Personal Care and Aged Care HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care C
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status C
HLTENN035 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system C
HLTENN037 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care C
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice C
HLTENN045 Implement and monitor care of the older person C
Sub Acute Care and Mental Health HLTENN036 Apply communication skills in nursing practice 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
HLTENN039 Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment C
HLTENN040 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy C
HLTENN042 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions C
HLTENN047 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting C
HLTENN038 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans C
Complex, Acute & IV HLTENN044 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems C
HLTENN068 Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice C
HLTENN043 Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health problems C
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice E
HLTENN057 Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes E
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment E
Timetable breakdown  

Credit Transfer (CT), recognition of prior learning (RPL), professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the Menzies Institute of Technology.  

Please refer to MITP15 RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure for further details. 

Demonstration of Competence through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 

Your existing skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a recognised qualification, through an assessment process called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).  

The process could suit you if you have: 

  • paid or unpaid work experience 
  • prior formal training 
  • skills and knowledge gained on the job 
  • community work experience 
  • short course and work-based learning 
  • trade skills 
  • other life experience. 

 

Evidence you might need to supply 

Your RPL assessor will discuss with you the most appropriate evidence you can provide to support your application, this may include: 

  • work appraisals 
  • job descriptions 
  • photos or actual work samples 
  • relevant formal qualifications 
  • resume and references 
  • in-house training certificates 
  • eye witness testimonies 
  • observation at your workplace or a simulated workplace 
  • informal RPL interviews. 
Credit Transfers (CT)  

Credit Transfer is a process of recognising your previous formal studies that are equivalent to one or more units that form part of the qualification you are enrolling in. You will need to provide verified copies of Statements of Attainments or formal academic transcripts that list the units for which you are seeking Credit Transfer. We will confirm the equivalence and you will not need to repeat those units in your current study. 

  • Simulated Skills Practical
  • Class Discussions and Quizzes
  • Questioning & Interviewing
  • Role Play
  • MCQ (Multiple Choice Questionnaires)
  • Short answers
  • Written Examination (Calculations)
  • Case Study
  • Research Project
  • Reflective
  • Presentation
  • FOSA (Final Observation Simulated Assessment) Observation
  • PEP (Professional Experience Placement)

Delivery Location

Melbourne, Victoria. 

Location 

Spencer Campus – Level 4, 355 Spencer Street, West Melbourne. 

This course will only be delivered and assessed in Victoria and not offered  for interstate  or offshore overseas students residing offshore. Students must complete the course in Victoria only and any learning experiences gained outside Australia are not recognised. 

Delivery Mode

The range of delivery methods may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Directed, guided pre-reading and study to be completed in the student’s own time outside of classroom.
  • Face to face/classroom sessions that incorporate active learning strategies, such as: 
    • Discussions
    • Roleplay
    • Case studies
    • Group and paired activities
    • Demonstrations and modelling
  • Self directed learning:
  • Students’ complete quizzes in their own time and discuss these in the next session/s.  
  • Self-directed learning is guided and indirectly monitored by trainer/assessors via questions in class, observation of student progress and involvement in class and via the online quizzes.  
  • Simulated workplace activities and assessment tasks in a purpose built simulation laboratory
  • Work placements.

Each unit of competency will be delivered and assessed as stand-alone units (i.e. no clustering of units)

Training support 

  • Training support is provided following the scheduled classroom training session per day; or 
  • Learners may make individual appointments for training support if required with their Trainer/Assessor.
  • Training support can be provided via face-to-face, phone, online or email.

Simulated Practical environment

Menzies Institute has a purpose-built simulation laboratory that has been designed to reflect workplace conditions.  

For simulated training and formative assessment, we adopt a ratio of 5:1 (students-beds) to ensure learning and formative assessment is intensive and controlled. 

At least one trainer in the simulated training activities will be a Registered Nurse (RN), with a ratio of 1:15 students per RN teacher. Where numbers are higher, the RN will be assisted by a qualified RN. The staffing ratio during classroom theory sessions is 1:30 students per RN teacher. 

Assessments will be conducted at a ratio of 1:1:1 (student-bed-teacher) and conducted by an RN. 

Work placement (Professional Experience Placement)

ANMAC has specified that students enrolled in the Diploma of Nursing will be provided with a minimum of 400 hours of supervised Professional Experience Placement (PEP). 

Work placement is scheduled throughout the course, toward the end of each semester, and only after the student is deemed to have gained the requisite knowledge and skills, as assessed in the simulated work environment.  

Placements have been formalised and are guided by a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Menzies Institution and each organisation agreeing to take the student(s) for PEP. 

PEP is undertaken in a variety of clinical locations.  The student’s final placement will be conducted in a hospital setting with access to acute facilities, and the student must be able to be finally assessed against the NMBA Standards for Practice for ENs within the context of an acute hospital setting.

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March and September each year

Diploma of Nursing – Student Handbook

Domestic Student Handbook

International Student Handbook

Information concerning students, including information submitted at enrolment, will be used by Menzies Institute of Technology, or other authorised organisations for the purposes of general participant administration, communication, research, statistical analysis, state and national reporting, program monitoring and evaluation. Information provided will be held securely and disposed of securely.

Menzies Institute of Technology is committed to upholding the Australian Privacy Principles:

  • We will only collect information that is necessary to providing you the service we offer.
  • We will collect information in a fair and lawful way.
  • You will be told of why we are collecting it and who will have access to it
  • We will take reasonable steps to ensure that the information we keep regarding you is accurate.
  • We will take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is protected from misuse, loss or unauthorised access or disclosure.
  • You can make a request in writing to access any information we hold about you and we shall provide access, unless access will impact unreasonably on someone else’s privacy.
  • If there are mistakes in the information, we hold about you, we will correct them.
  • We will not request sensitive information about you. Sensitive information includes information about your health, political beliefs, religious beliefs and sexual preference.
  • Our courses require a Medicare or passport number for eligibility purposes. In this case you will be asked to provide this information prior to course commencement.
  • Where an employer has paid the course fee on behalf of the participant and all parties have signed the training plan, then we will report the participant progress to the employer on a regular basis.

Information collected about an individual learner or intended applicant in Written Agreement and Acceptance of Offer and during the student enrolment, can be provided by Menzies Institute of Technology, the Commonwealth including the TPS or state or territory agencies, in certain circumstances, to the Australian Government and designated authorities; in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. In other instances, information collected on this form or during your enrolment can be disclosed without your consent where authorised or required by law.

Under the Data Provision Requirements 2012, Menzies Institute of Technology is required to collect personal information about any individual learner or intended applicant and to disclose that personal information to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd (NCVER).

Learner’s personal information (including the personal information contained in Written Agreement and Acceptance of Offer and during the course of their study), may be used or disclosed by Menzies Institute of Technology for statistical, administrative, regulatory and research purposes. Menzies Institute of Technology may disclose your personal information for these purposes to:

  • Commonwealth and State or Territory government departments and authorised agencies; and
  • NCVER.

Personal information that has been disclosed to NCVER may be used or disclosed by NCVER for the following purposes:

  • Populating authenticated VET transcripts.
  • Facilitating statistics and research relating to education, including surveys and data linkage;
  • Pre-populating RTO student enrolment forms;
  • Understanding how the VET market operates, for policy, workforce planning and consumer information; and
  • Administering VET, including program administration, regulation, monitoring and evaluation.

For the full Privacy Policy, please refer here 

– Prospective learner previews information about course and the Institute. Information sources include but not limited to online, print, seminar/exhibition & marketing event.– Prospective learner makes an enquiry to the Institute. Prospective learners may make the inquiry using online methods (website, Facebook, email), by phone or walk-in to the Institute. – Discuss with Marketing and Admissions Staff about the training product.
The prospective learner is required to complete Pre-Training Review Form and undertake an interview with the Marketing and Admissions Staff. This process is to ensure prospective learner has received all information related to enrolment in the qualification and for Marketing and Admissions staff to determine suitability to enrol in the qualification. This process also includes review of prospective learners needs and review of inherent requirements. Offshore students will participate to the interview via video conferencing or teleconferencing. 
After the Pre-Training review (PTR) process and if deemed suitable to proceed to application, the prospective student completes the Application Form
Once the applicant is accepted, the Letter of Offer will be issued.
Sign and accept the Letter of Offer (LOO) which is the final stage for the applicant to understand and agree to all terms and conditions of the LOO. Then make payment as outlined in the LOO and arrange the initial payment required to confirm enrolment.
Receive Confirmation of Enrolment (COE). Domestic students – Confirmation of Enrolment received by student and information on Orientation Day is included. International Students – Confirmation of Enrolment received by student and information on Orientation Day is included. * For Onshore International students: If applicable, apply for Student Visa – Apply for Student Visa with the COE. For more information please visit https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/  *For Offshore International student:
  • Apply for Student Visa – Apply for Student Visa with the COE. For more information please visit https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/ 
  • Book Flights and Arrange Accommodation -Book your flights to Melbourne and arrange accommodation for the duration of your study. If airport pickup is required, confirm arrangements with Menzies Institute of Technology.
  • Departure & Arrival -Ensure you have packed all necessary belongings. Ensure your airport pickup and accommodation arrangements are finalised. Bring copies of your enrolment, and accommodation arrangements.
The student will be sent an email to complete the mandatory Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. (This step can be completed before or after the Orientation but must be done before the commencement of training) The student is to complete the LLN Assessment. The applicant will be given a score between 1 and 5. This score is based on the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) which is the national system used to measure adult literacy and numeracy skills.  Note that the student’s enrolment and commencement of qualification is conditional on student meeting the required level of LLN test result. If the student is not able to meet the required level of LLN test result prior to course commencement, then student’s enrolment will be withdrawn or deferred.
Course code & name ACSF Level
Learning Writing Reading Oral Numeracy
HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing Exit Level 3, Working at Level 4  Exit Level 3, Working at Level 4  Exit Level 3, Working at Level 4  Exit Level 3, Working at Level 4  Exit Level 3, Working at Level 4 
Attend Orientation Session. Compulsory session to receive all course and student orientation information, student registration, uniform sizing and student ID cards issuance.
Student to commence the training.
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Acknowledgment of Country 
 
Menzies Institute of Technology acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the Menzies Institute of Technology. Menzies Institute of Technology respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. Menzies Institute of Technology also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business 
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