This qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under supervision of a registered nurse. The delivery of the Diploma of Nursing is designed to focus on nursing as a profession and as such will offer a holistic and person-centred care approach to nursing. The program is designed to focus on nursing as part of a contextualised, integrated and coordinated multidisciplinary approach to contemporary health care. It is therefore designed in explicit recognition of the emerging nature of health care delivery and will cover four areas in the health industry: Aged Care, Mental Health, Acute Care and Community/Specialist Care. This is in light of the impact of rapidly changing medical and information technologies and consumer demands. A patient centred care approach should underpin this qualification with relevant competencies that relate to the different stages of life identified within the units.
This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to apply to become an Enrolled Nurse.
Graduates may choose to continue their studies in programs such as Bachelor of Nursing.
Training will be delivered on site at a SuniTAFE campus and students are required to attend classes in person. This course requires the completion of 440 hours of mandatory work placement. Placement is arranged by SuniTAFE. Students will be required to purchase a uniform (approx. $100) and specific text books (approx. $800).
Applicants must be at least 18 years old prior to course commencement. Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review, including a literacy and numeracy assessment and 500 word essay under supervision to determine suitability of the course. Applicants will be required to attend an interview with Nursing Department as part of the application process. Applicants must be willing to provide a Working with Children Check, a current clear Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and proof of up-to-date immunisation status prior to practical placement, if requested by the employer as part of the Practical Placement Agreement. Applicants are also required to have access to a computer/laptop for class and home and the internet at home. If English is not the applicant's primary language (as defined by APHRA), English Language results to the specified level as defined by NMBA, e.g. IELTS, Pearson, TOEFL must be provided.
2 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 25 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | 120 | $0.00 |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status | 90 | $0.00 |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information | 60 | $0.00 |
| HLTENN035 | Practise nursing within the Australian health care system | 75 | $0.00 |
| HLTENN036 | Apply communication skills in nursing practice | 50 | $0.00 |
| HLTENN037 | Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care | 50 | $0.00 |
| HLTENN038 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care | 110 | $0.00 |
| HLTENN039 | Apply principles of wound management | 60 | $0.00 |
| HLTENN040 | Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy | 275 | $0.00 |
| HLTENN041 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice | 30 | $0.00 |
| HLTENN042 | Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions | 60 | $0.00 |
| HLTENN043 | Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions | 150 | $0.00 |
| HLTENN044 | Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions | 60 | $0.00 |
| HLTENN045 | Implement and monitor care of the older person | 75 | $0.00 |
| HLTENN047 | Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting | 80 | $0.00 |
| HLTENN068 | Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice | 70 | $0.00 |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | 35 | $0.00 |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 | $0.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | 60 | $0.00 |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice | 65 | $0.00 |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | $0.00 |
| HLTENN057 | Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes | 80 | $0.00 |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | 25 | $0.00 |
| 2026 | |
| Self-Funded | $17,721 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 March | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Classroom, Diploma Full Year, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00AM - 3:30PM, INTAKE CLOSED |
| 2026 March | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom, Diploma Full Year, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00AM - 3:30PM, INTAKE CLOSED |
