Central Regional TAFE
Diploma of Nursing
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse.
Enrolled nurses provide nursing care for people across the health care continuum and at all stages of life.
To be eligible to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse and to practice in Australia, individuals must complete a Diploma of Nursing program accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved as ‘an approved program of study’ by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) in accordance with the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards. To confirm the education provider holds the necessary accreditation check the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) at www.ahpra.gov.au.
Delivery mode
Central Regional TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- Lot 1 Hutt Street, Northam
- 34 Cheetham Street, Kalgoorlie
- 173 – 175 Fitzgerald Street, Geraldton
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Nursing will prepare you for the following roles.
Enrolled Nurse
An Enrolled Nurse provides care to patients in a range of settings such as hospitals, healthcare facilities and residential care environments. You...
Aged Care Coordinator
An Aged Care Coordinator oversees the care and support of elderly individuals in various settings, such as residential aged care facilities or comm...
Aged Care Nurse
An Aged Care Nurse provides specialised care to elderly patients in a hospital, healthcare environment or an aged care facility. You’ll monitor hea...
Community Health Nurse
Community Health Nurses are qualified RNs who have undertaken specialist training in primary health care and community health. They provide nursing...
General Practice Nurse
General Practice Nurses are qualified RNs who work in primary health care rather than hospitals. They are employed by medical centres, aged care fa...
Palliative Care Nurse
A Palliative Care Nurse provides compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. You might work in hospitals, hospices, or patients’ h...
Rehabilitation Nurse
A Rehabilitation Nurse provides care to patients who are recovering from an accident, injury or illness. You might work in a hospital, a specialist...
School Nurse
A School Nurse provides health care services and advice to patients in a school setting. You might treat students and staff for minor injuries or i...
About Central Regional TAFE
Whatever your time in life, wherever you are in your career, whoever you want to be, however you want to get there. At Central Regional TAFE we will help you find your career, find your calling, find your start.
It all starts with short courses that give you a stepping stone, with qualifications that open doors right where you need them, with pathways towards degree courses and beyond. It all starts with teachers who know their field—and know how to share it well. It all starts with training programs developed for industry—and delivered alongside them. It all starts with flexible learning that meets you wherever you are—whatever your challenges. It all starts with a community of trainers and learners working together. It all starts with a fair chance—to make a go of the road you choose.
