
GOTAFE
Diploma of Nursing
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Start your journey toward an exciting career in the healthcare sector by enrolling in our Diploma of Nursing course.
The Diploma of Nursing prepares students for employment as an enrolled nurse, working under the supervision of a registered nurse. The course is designed to help build knowledge and skills in a practical learning environment, through 440 hours of work placement experience, where participants will gain the skills to help provide aged, acute, community, and rehabilitative care under the direction of a registered nurse.
This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Successful completion of the Diploma of Nursing course will mean graduates are eligible to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, in accordance with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for registration as an enrolled nurse.
Delivery mode
GOTAFE 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.
- 35 Wallis Street, Seymour
- 152-200 Fryers Street, Shepparton
- 27 Docker Street, Wangaratta
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
GOTAFE entry requirements
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy and numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
- Be at least 18 years of age at enrolment.
- Students are required to review the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s (NMBA) requirements for registration as an enrolled nurse to ensure that they can meet these requirements.
- All students will be registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) by GOTAFE before the commencement of their studies.
English Language Test Pathway
IELTS 7.0 (Academic) with no individual band score less than 7.0.
OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking.
Placement requirements
- National Police Check with no disclosable outcomes, required annually.
- Statutory declaration of no disclosable outcomes if resided overseas for 12+ months since turning 18.
- Working With Children's Check (Volunteer).
- Immunisation History (Immunisation and Health record completed one month before 1st placement as per the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Standardised Student Induction Protocol (SSIP).
- Evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination.
- Current First Aid Certificate with annual CPR refresher.
Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
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 GOTAFE
GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.