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Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning - Senior (Nursing)

National Code: 21354VIC
Centre: Health and Community Services
Location: Elgar Campus
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: VCE and VCAL


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What does this course involve?

This applied course will provide you with an exciting opportunity to achieve Year 12 VCAL and complete a number of units from the Certificate IV in Health.

Your course will automatically include work-related skills, literacy, numeracy and personal development.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities in the Health and Community Services industry.


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).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into a Certificate III, IV or Diploma Course at the Institute.

Can I apply?

  • You must have participated in Year 11 VCE
  • You must be at least 17 years of age
  • How do I apply?

  • Direct Entry - Beginning of year
  • If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

    How will I be selected for this course?

    • Individual Interview

    Length of course

    2 years (Full time for the first year (4 days a week), then part time for the second year)

    Where will I study?

    Elgar Campus

    What costs and other fees should I expect?

    Government Funded
    This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.

    Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.

    How will I be assessed?

    • Oral presentation
    • Written assessment

    Will my previous experience or study count?

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.


    All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

    Units of Competency

    HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status 90 hr
    HLTEN401A Work in the nursing profession 90 hr
    HLTEN403A Undertake basic client assessment 30 hr
    HLTEN405A Implement basic nursing care 90 hr
    HLTEN406A Undertake basic wound care 30 hr
    HLTEN414A Deliver basic nursing care to older clients 70 hr
    HLTEN502A Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice 40 hr
    HLTEN509A Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice 30 hr
    HLTFA301B Apply first aid 18 hr
    HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work 20 hr
    HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes 20 hr
    LIT031 VCAL literacy skills senior reading and writing 100 hr
    LIT032 VCAL literacy skills senior oral communication 100 hr
    NUM031 VCAL numeracy skills senior 100 hr
    PDS031 Personal development skills senior unit 1 100 hr
    WRS031 Work related skills senior unit 1 100 hr

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