DIPLOMA OF NURSING
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.
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. Note that the scope of practice for enrolled nurses is determined by state and territory legislative requirements and the policies and procedures of the employing organisation.
All programs leading to registration or endorsement must be first accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) Board and approved as a qualification for registration by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) before students can enrol into the program. Students who are applying to undertake a program of study leading to a qualification that enables graduates to register or be endorsed as nurses or midwives, must be advised of the accreditation status of the program prior to enrolling. The students must be assured that they will be able to complete an approved course of study leading to registration or endorsement.
Work Placement Requirements:
Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of their first clinical placement. Prior to the first clinical placement in NSW health Clinconnect, all students provide endorsed copies of the following documents to their course coordinator:
- A valid working with Children Check.
- A valid National Police Record Check.
- Evidence they have met NSW Health immunisation requirements.
Total Work Placement Hours: TAFE NSW students complete 440 hours of placement to ensure the minimum 400 hours as directed by ANMAC accreditation standard is achieved. 40 hours contribute to the assessment activities undertaken in the workplace.
Campus:-
- Castle Hill
- Kingswood
- Randwick
- St George
- Ultimo
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
PSW Opportunity
Stand-alone Diploma does not lead to Post-Study Work (PSW) rights.
Courses packaged with a degree leads to upto 3 years of PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Each TAFE NSW qualification has a specific academic requirements. Please check your course to make sure you are eligible to enrol.
Certificate courses
Most courses require Australian Year 10 or equivalent
Some courses require Australian Year 12 or equivalent
Diploma, Advanced Diploma Courses and TAFE NSW to University pathways
Australian Year 12 or equivalent OR
(Australian Qualifications Framework) Certificate 3 or Certificate 4 qualification
Bachelor Degree courses
Australian Year 12 or equivalent OR
(Australian Qualifications Framework) Certificate 4 qualification OR
Completion of at least one year full-time study or equivalent in a degree course at a Higher Education Institute
India
Year 10 in one of the following:
All India Secondary School Certificate (CBSE) with an average of 55% OR
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) with an average of 55% OR
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) with an average of 60%
Year 12 in one of the following:
All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) with an average of
55% OR
Indian School Certificate (ISC) with an average of 55% OR
Higher Secondary Certificate (State Boards) with an average of
60% OR
Certificate of Vocational Education with an average of 60%
Year 12 in one of the following:
All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) with an average of
65% OR
Indian School Certificate (ISC) with an average of 65% OR
Higher Secondary Certificate (State Boards) with an average of
70% OR
Certificate of Vocational Education with an average of 70%
IELTS Score [1] Equivalence Academic IELTS 5.5 • Academic PTE with an overall score of 42 • TOEFL (iBT) with an overall score of 46 • STEP EIKEN Grade Pre 1 • SPM English 1119 Grade C6 • HKDSE English Language Level 3 • International GCSE English as First Language Grade C or 4 • International GCSE English as Second Language Grade B or 5 • Cambridge English: B2 First / First Certificate in English (FCE) - 162 • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced / Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - 162 • Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency / Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - 162 • Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of C in each of the 4 components • TAFE NSW General English Program • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent or higher-level studies in one or more of the following countries: UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland [4] • Completion of Year 12 (with a pass in English subject) or equivalent or studies at Certificate IV level or higher in Australia Academic IELTS 6. • Academic PTE with an overall score of 50 • TOEFL (iBT) with an overall score of 60 • Cambridge English: B2 First / First Certificate in English (FCE) - 169 • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced / Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - 169 • Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency / Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - 169 • Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of C in each of the 4 components • TAFE NSW English for Academic Purposes • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent or higher-level studies in one or more of the following countries: UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland [4] • Completion of NSW HSC or equivalent or studies at Certificate IV level or higher in Australia Academic IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each section) • Academic PTE with an overall score of 58 and minimum score of 50 in each component • TOEFL (iBT) with the following minimum scores: overall 79, Reading 19, listening 20, speaking 20 and writing 20 • Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the 4 components • TAFE NSW English for Academic Purposes • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent or higher-level studies in one or more of the following countries: UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland [4] • Completion of NSW HSC* or equivalent or studies at Certificate IV level or higher in Australia * If you have completed HSC in Australia then to meet the English requirements for Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care you need: NSW: Completion of NSW HSC with a Band 4 in English as Second Language (2 Units) VIC: Completion of VCE with a study score of 35 in English (EAL) or equivalent in other Australian states Academic IELTS 7.0 (with minimum 7.0 in each section) • Academic PTE with an overall score of 65 and minimum score of 65 in each component • TOEFL (iBT) with the following minimum scores: overall 94, Reading 24, listening 24, speaking 23 and writing 27 • Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the 4 components • English is your primary language and you have completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English, including at least two years between years 7 and 12, in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland • Completion of at least five years (full-time equivalent) continuous education (secondary, vocational, tertiary) taught and assessed solely in English, in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland • Other equivalent as per AHPRA Registration Standard for Nursing and Midwifery
- Course Code: 110160B
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
26540 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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