Diploma of Nursing

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE

CRICOS Institution Code 00012G

Duration

104 weeks

Delivery

On Campus

Study Load

Full Time

Intakes

February, April, July

Course Overview

About This Course

Holmesglen's Diploma of Nursing prepares you with the practical skills, clinical knowledge and hands-on experience required to become an Enrolled Nurse. Learn from industry-current Registered Nurses in state-of-the-art simulated hospital environments at Holmesglen's Moorabbin campus and Bourke Street campus. Through immersive learning and 400 hours of supported clinical placements across aged care, acute, mental health and community healthcare settings, you'll build the confidence to deliver evidence-based, person-centred care. Holmesglen also registers all learners with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Students learn in Holmesglen's Simulated Hospital Environment and Immersive Learning Centre at both the Moorabbin and Bourke Street campuses, supported by industry-current, qualified nurse teaching staff. Learning combines on-campus theory, simulation activities in a nursing environment, and supported clinical placements across a diverse range of settings including aged care, rehabilitation, community, sub-acute and acute care, reflecting the range of employment opportunities available to enrolled nurses. Classes run Monday to Friday for a minimum of four days per week, six hours per day, alongside online learning and independent study. To gain the qualification, students complete 25 units in total (20 core and 5 elective), and may be eligible to enter the Bachelor of Nursing at Holmesglen with one year of advanced standing.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

585 Waverly Rd, Glen Waverley, VIC 3150

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Provider's Published Fee

$37,570

Duration

78 weeks

Intakes

February, April, July

Study Mode

Full Time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic Students:

All learners must be at least 18 years of age at course commencement and complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test using the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB), achieving a minimum exit Level 3, working at Level 4 in numeracy and literacy.
English language requirements follow the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) standard; domestic learners with English as their primary language need at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in a recognised country, including at least two years between Years 7 and 12.
Applicants must meet the inherent requirements for the course (the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete it).
Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning are judged on a case-by-case basis for units already completed at another Registered Training Organisation.

International Students:

Learners must demonstrate the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's specified level of English, meeting one of: IELTS Academic overall 7.0 (Listening 7, Reading 7, Speaking 7, Writing 6.5); Cambridge C1 Advanced (overall 178); Cambridge C2 Proficiency (overall 185); OET; PTE Academic (overall 63); or TOEFL iBT (overall 91).
International learners must have passes at Year 12 or the overseas equivalent, including Mathematics, and must be at least 18 years of age within 6 months of course commencement.
Before undertaking clinical placement, learners must provide a current Australian National Police Records Check, a police check from their overseas country of residence (translated), an NDIS Worker Screening Check, a Working with Children Check, and declare their health and immunisation status including a COVID-19 booster (recommended, no longer mandatory).
Applicants must also meet the course's inherent requirements, with reasonable adjustments considered where possible.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Acute Hospitals
Sub-acute Care
Mental Health
Aged Care
Rehabilitation
Community Settings

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units25 units

HLTINF006

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

HLTWHS002

Follow safe work practices for direct client care

HLTENN037

Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care

HLTENN068

Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice

HLTENN036

Apply communication skills in nursing practice

HLTENN047

Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting

HLTENN039

Apply principles of wound management

HLTENN038

Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

HLTENN040

Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy

HLTAAP003

Analyse and respond to client health information

HLTAAP002

Confirm physical health status

HLTENN041

Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice

HLTENN043

Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions

HLTENN044

Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions

HLTENN042

Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions

HLTENN045

Implement and monitor care of the older person

CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

HLTENN035

Practise nursing within the Australian health care system

CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCPOL003

Research and apply evidence to practice

HLTENN057

Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes

BSBPEF402

Develop personal work priorities

HLTWHS006

Manage personal stressors in the work environment

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours of clinical placement are required in this course?

The course includes 400 hours of supervised clinical placement, arranged by Holmesglen across hospitals, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, and community healthcare facilities.

What are the fees for the Diploma of Nursing at Holmesglen?

The indicative tuition fees are AUD 37,570 for full fee-paying students and AUD 17,856 for government subsidised students. Free tuition fees may also apply for eligible Free TAFE students. Additional costs may include uniforms and equipment, clinical placement requirements, police and Working with Children checks, and immunisations and screening checks.

Are there any pathway opportunities after completing this diploma?

Yes, graduates may receive one year of advanced standing into the BNURS20 Bachelor of Nursing at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE.

When can I start the Diploma of Nursing at Holmesglen?

The course has three intake periods per year: February, April, and July.

Will I be registered with AHPRA as part of this course?

Yes, Holmesglen registers all students with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as part of the Diploma of Nursing program.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 02

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

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Course Snapshot

Typical Salary (AUD)

Entry-level (0-2 years)$58,000 – $67,000/yr

Early Career (2-5 years)$67,000 – $76,000/yr

Mid-Level (5-10 years)$76,000 – $85,000/yr

Career Paths

Enrolled Nurse (EN)
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN — medication endorsed)
Aged Care Enrolled Nurse
Community Health Enrolled Nurse
Mental Health Enrolled Nurse

Key Skills

Patient assessment and clinical observation
Medication administration and pharmacology knowledge
Wound assessment and care management
Person-centred and culturally safe care delivery
Clinical communication and documentation

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