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This course provides a pathway to rewarding career options within the healthcare industry, launching a career in an industry where you’ll make a positive contribution to the people you care for, and the wider community.
This qualification reflects the role of an Enrolled Nurse (EN) working under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
Enrolled Nurses provide nursing care for people across the health care continuum and at all stages of life.
The course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). This qualification may contribute to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) registration requirements to practice and register with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse.
The scope of practice for enrolled nurses is determined by legislative requirements and the policies and procedures of the employing organisation.
This is a list of units available in this course. Which units you enrol in will depend on the course and stream available.
This course is delivered on campus 3 days/week, 6 hours per day, 64 weeks face-to-face learning. There is no online option.
Activities / time commitment outside of class (e.g. 3 hrs per week directed study, online forums etc.) Additional study time is required to complete assessments, reading, and activities. We recommend that approximately 10 hours per week should be put aside for these activities.
440 hours (11 weeks) These placements take place in a variety of settings, predominantly in regional and rural centres. Placements are scheduled in accordance with the health care industry and include public holidays, weekends and both early and late shifts. Due to placement availability, placements may need to be scheduled during school term breaks. Whilst 400 hours is required for registration as an enrolled nurse, we schedule 440 hours to provide students with experience in a broad range of settings. This better prepares you for the workforce upon graduation.
440 hours (11 weeks) These placements take place in a variety of settings, predominantly in regional and rural centres. Placements are scheduled in accordance with the health care industry and include public holidays, weekends and both early and late shifts. Due to placement availability, placements may need to be scheduled during school term breaks. Whilst 400 hours is required for registration as an enrolled nurse, we schedule 440 hours to provide students with experience in a broad range of settings. This better prepares you for the workforce upon graduation.
Police Check
Working with Childrens Check
Statutory Declaration
Undertake a VETASSESS and achieve the following results:
o Literacy – Level 3 or above
o Numeracy – Level 3 or above
o English Writing Skills – Level 3 or above
Meet the NMBA English Language Requirements
Mandatory COVID-19 and Fluvax immunisations
A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check, cost to student $131.60 (current as of 12/09/2024) valid for 5 years.
Additional requirements:
Interview, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police check, Working with Children Check (WWCC) and immunisation before going on work placement.
How you apply will depend on your current situation. Visit our how to apply page for options and instructions.
After you submit your application, we’ll get you to do an online literacy and numeracy review to help us understand where you’re at (and if the course you’re applying for is a good fit). We’ll give you feedback and offer you support if needed.
For information about students’ rights and responsibilities, please refer to the VET Information Guide.
VTAC application: Yes
VTAC code: 3700310524 (Wimmera - Admin Campus), 3700510524 (Ballarat - Admin Campus)
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: LBQ
National course code: HLT54121
What you pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government–subsidised place under the Skills First Program.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | $18,652 | $36,332 |
*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.
Visit our fees and charges page for more information.
If you’re eligible for a VET Student Loan, you can defer the payment of all or part of your tuition fee up to a maximum of $18,838. You won’t have to start paying the loan back until your income reaches the compulsory repayment threshold.
This covers things like tools, stationery, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and so on. Expect the cost to be around $290.
Students will be required to purchase: 5 text books
If you need help managing your fee payments, you might be eligible for a direct debit payment plan. Students doing certificate-level TAFE courses can access payment plans for both tuition and materials fees. Diploma and advanced diploma students can access payment plans for materials fees only.
If you’re accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program, doing this course might affect your ability to access future government-subsidised training.
If you’re eligible to enrol in a course under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, the tuition would be free but you’d still have to pay the materials fee (if applicable).
Find out more about fees, payments and refunds.
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Your previous studies, work skills or life experience might count as unit credit or exemptions towards this course (which means you could finish it sooner). Contact us on 1800 333 864 to find out if that’s the case.
Pathways to this course:
Candidates seeking alternate entry to this course can consider the below options:
HLT23215 - Certificate II in Health Support Services
CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Release 4) – potential for a credit for 3 units
HLT54115 – Diploma of Nursing (Release 1) potential for a credit for 9 units
Credit transfer / advanced standing will be determined on an individual basis, depending on your eligibility for credit transfer, prior experience and qualifications.
Pathways from this course:
Satisfactory completion of this course can lead to:
Higher Education program
Articulate into Higher Education studies .Please note that additional essential requirements for admission may apply to entry into these programs:
HN5 Bachelor of Nursing | credit for 120 credit points*
* 120 credit points is the equivalent of one-year full time study.
Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA)
On successful completion of this qualification you will be eligible for registration with Australian Health Professional Registration Authority (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse. Please note eligibility requirements for registration as an Enrolled Nurse in Australia are determined by (AHPRA).
Please note: Currently, AHPRA requires that all applicants must be able to demonstrate English language skills at IELTS academic level of 7.0 in all categories on the same day of testing, to be eligible for registration. Please refer to AHPRA website for full details - www.ahpra.gov.au
Federation University will, under the National Law, register students with the NMBA and notify the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency if a student undertaking clinical training has an impairment that may place the public at substantial risk of harm.
Education providers offering a nursing or midwifery program accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) must submit a Program Monitoring Report (PMR) each year for the life of the program. ANMAC uses the PMR to monitor whether education programs and the education providers offering them are continuing to meet approved Accreditation Standards.
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Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
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