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Overview
About this international course
The Diploma of Nursing prepares you to provide expert nursing care across the health sector.
You will learn anatomy and physiology, infection control and medication administration to work in a range of health care settings including acute, aged care, rehabilitation and mental health.
秀色直播has developed this course in consultation with peak bodies and industry partners. Our extensive network gives you the opportunity to learn in diverse workplaces and to improve your technical and professional nursing skills.
Your work placement and on-the-job training will give you diploma level nursing skills across a range of nursing disciplines.
Numeracy Requirements:
All international students will be required to undertake a Numeracy test prior to commencing the Diploma of Nursing. The purpose is to demonstrate sufficient numeracy skill. This is a requirement of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).
To meet this requirement you will need to complete an assessment and achieve competency of at least Exit Level 3 in Numeracy.
How will I do the test?
As part of your application process, a 秀色直播support officer will contact you to arrange to take the test. The test is online access to a computer and the internet is required.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learn new skills
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- Care for a person with complex needs
- Effectively communicate with patients and colleagues
- Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans
- Tend and manage wounds in the clinical environment
- Work within legal and ethical parameters
Gain practical experience
Build your experience and get practical skills in:鈥�
- Responding to and solving problems
- Carrying out clinical practice with a mannequin
- Managing your time, productivity and patient care
- Experiencing and adapting to the pressures of the workplace
Develop your professional confidence
Develop the qualities you need to get ahead in this industry:
- Professionalism and integrity
- Analytical and pragmatic problem solving approach
- High energy and commitment
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skill
Career pathways
This qualification could help you prepare for roles like:
- Enrolled Nurse
Suitability
International entry requirements
At 秀色直播each course has entry requirements. These help us to make sure that your course choice is right for you and help determine your suitability for a course. We want you to be confident in your decision and successful in your studies.
Entry requirements
Work placement
Recommended skills and knowledge
Licensing requirements
Fees and locations
Starting dates, course fees and locations
As an international student, you can choose from a range of different courses, offered at various locations. Experience vibrant spaces, libraries, cafes and gyms, as well as places to make friends and socialise with other students.
2025
2026
Additional costs
Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from $300 - $1,000 AUD per course.
Structure and units
What you will study
At the start of your course, you will receive your timetable. You will need to study all core units and a range of additional units.
20 core units 5 elective units, consisting of: 3 units from the list below 2 units from the list below, elsewhere in the HLT Health Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
Core units - 20
Core units are the required units that you must complete.
Work with diverse peopleCHCDIV001
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safetyCHCDIV002
Reflect on and improve own professional practiceCHCPRP003
Confirm physical health statusHLTAAP002
Analyse and respond to client health informationHLTAAP003
Practise nursing within the Australian health care systemHLTENN035
Apply communication skills in nursing practiceHLTENN036
Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing careHLTENN037
Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing careHLTENN038
Apply principles of wound managementHLTENN039
Pathways
Continue your studies
At TAFE NSW, you can develop your skills or build your expertise by studying a single course. You can also continue your studies with one of the following pathway options:
Vocational study pathway
Enrol in a range of 秀色直播courses designed to help you kick-start your career and education goals. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
秀色直播degree pathway
From certificates to diplomas, to a 秀色直播degree, continue your studies with us to help build your success. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
秀色直播- university partnership pathways
秀色直播has partnerships with a number of Australian universities. These universities offer guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students. How much credit you are eligible for varies depending on the course and university you choose. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
Other university pathways
You may gain entry to another university using your 秀色直播qualifications. Acceptance and the amount of credit transfer may vary depending on the university and course studies. .
Keep learning with TAFE NSW
Build your expertise with a University Degree:
- Students who successfully complete the 秀色直播Diploma of Nursing may articulate with credit transfer into the undergraduate pre-registration nursing degree program at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
- The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) gives 秀色直播graduates guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Nursing with 48 credit points towards the Bachelor of Nursing (this is one year credit transfer of full time study).
You are able to package two or more 秀色直播courses together. This means you can plan your studies to achieve your career goals. When you apply for a 秀色直播vocational pathway, you can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
Services
Campus facilities and support services
秀色直播provides support services across all campus locations. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the resources, counselling and facilities to support you while you are studying
In this course you will learn in a 秀色直播simulated environment that reflects authentic working conditions by replicating industry environments, equipment and resources.
We offer a range of support services including:鈥�
- 秀色直播Disability Support Service
- 秀色直播Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) support鈥��
- 秀色直播Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
- Smarthinking - online access to a tutor
- LinkedIn Learning - an online resource that offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
You will also have access to the following services to help you succeed:
- Time with your teacher including additional contact through email, MS Teams calls, phone calls and allocated meeting times
- Teacher or Education Support Officer assistance
We're here to help
If you have more questions about your course choice or study plans contact us today.