Mater Education
Diploma of Nursing
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The full time, hands-on, hospital-based program provides contemporary theoretical knowledge and best-practice clinical skills. A blended delivery approach, it incorporates face-to-face, online and self-directed learning, offering flexibility to balance study with work and other commitments.
To ensure a holistic and well-rounded experience, you will undertake 400 hours of work placement across Mater’s exceptional hospitals, healthcare services and partner facilities including aged care and community care. Work placement is organised for you by our dedicated placement team, who are there to support you every step of the way.
Our highly qualified educators and clinical facilitators will prepare you for life as a nurse in the real world, with the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to step straight onto the ward. You will join our alumni of like-minded nurses and be able to access exceptional networking opportunities to help you build a rewarding professional career.
On successful completion of the program, you will be able to apply for National Registration and a licence to practice as an enrolled nurse.
Delivery mode
Mater Education offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
To ensure a holistic and well-rounded experience, you will undertake 400 hours of work placement across Mater’s exceptional hospitals, healthcare services and partner facilities including aged care and community care.A blended delivery approach, it incorporates face-to-face, online and self-directed learning, offering flexibility to balance study with work and other commitments.
Locations- 21-37 Fulham Rd, Pimlico
- 95 Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central QLD, Australia
- Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be accepted into Mater Education's Diploma of Nursing program, applicants must:
- be a minimum of 18 years of age or older upon completion of the qualification (students entering into an 18 month full-time qualification must be 16 years and 6 months old on day one of the course)
- by the beginning of term two, semester one, hold a HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate and to be current for the duration of enrolment in the program
- be eligible to obtain a Blue Card if required
- apply for a NDIS Worker Screening Check on commencement
- obtain criminal history checks at the start of term two, semester one
- demonstrate a high level of literacy and numeracy skills at or above Exit Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)
English language standards
- IELTS (academic module)—you achieve a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each component across the two sittings
- OET—you achieve a minimum score of B in each component across the two sittings
- PTE Academic—a minimum overall score of 65 is achieved in each sitting, and no score in any of the communicative skills is below 58.
- TOEFL iBT—a minimum total score of 94 is achieved in each sitting, and you achieve a minimum score of 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking across the two sittings
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD 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 Mater Education
Mater Education is committed to building an exceptional healthcare workforce through excellence and expertise in education. Best-practice health and community care is at the heart of everything we do, and it’s through our hands-on and immersive education that we deliver real-world impacts in healthcare.
