Duration
1 year
Intake dates
January and July
What does this course involve?
The HLT43407 Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) covers the application of nursing skills and knowledge required to be eligible for enrolment (or registration as a Division 2 Nursing in Victoria) with state and territory nursing and midwifery regulatory authorities.
Entrance requirements
- Australian Year 12 or equivalent
- An overall IELTS score of 5.5 (Academic version) with no band score less than 5.00.
- Instruction is in English, thus ability to handle written and verbal communication in English is essential.
- Students with incomplete secondary education but with relevant employment experience are encouraged to apply.
English Language Proficiency
- An overall IELTS score of 5.5 (Academic version) with no band score less than 5.00.
Special admission requirements
- Current International Police Check (Note: Students will also be required to have a Current Australian Police Check).
- Proof of Immunisation related to Health Care Worker Category A i.e. Diphtheria/Tetanus; Poliomyelitis; Measles/Mumps/Rubella; Varicella Zoster Virus (Chicken Pox); Hepatitis B; Mantoux Test.
Cost
Aus $9,500 per year
plus amenities and materials fees.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with Division 2 Registered Nurse employment opportunities in a range of health settings such as:
- acute care
- chronic care
- aged care
- rehabilitation
- mental health
Division 2 nurses work under the direction of a Division 1 nurse and in collaboration with Division 1 and 3 registered nurses to support the health and wellbeing of people.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
What further study options will I have?
Successful completion of this course enables you to articulate into the Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Bachelor of Nursing.
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
Course Structure
Note:
The workplace component of this course is currently under review by the Victorian regulatory authority and there may be changes to its current form in 2008. All Victorian TAFE Institutes will be required to comply with any regulatory changes.
