HLT54121 | CRICOS: 109308H

Diploma of Nursing

Advance your career in nursing with this high-level course that will qualify you to seek registration as an Enrolled Nurse.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online International

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 28 Jan 2025 Duration: 18 months View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Fee-Free TAFE

Concession

$13,850

Subsidised

$15,930

Full Fee

$25,690

International

$29,100

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Course overview

Take your career in nursing to the next level with this advanced qualification. This course is the essential minimum requirement to register as an enrolled nurse. The health sector is growing in Australia with the Graduate Outcomes Survey reporting four out of five nursing graduates gain employment within three months of graduation.

This course will give you the advanced skills to perform clinical assessments, contribute to nursing care of people with complex needs, administer and monitor medications and IV therapy, research and apply evidence to practice. Our highly-experienced industry professionals will guide you every step of the way to ensure your transition into the health sector is a success.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to seek registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Upon successful registration you may find work as an Enrolled Nurse within a diverse range of healthcare settings.

What can I do?

Enrolled Nurse

Course outcome:

HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

Nursing partnership programs

Study Nursing in class or online with TAFE Queensland and our hospital partner St Vincent’s Health Australia. Learn more >

Study nursing online

TAFE Queensland offers Australia’s only nursing course specifically designed for online study. Enjoy the flexibility of studying the theory components online at a time and place that suits you. Your practical skills training will be undertaken at a campus location designated by your enrolment.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below. You will also be required to successfully complete a minimum of 400 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
UNIT NAME
Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV002

Unit description :

The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety.
UNIT NAME
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE
CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCPRP003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
UNIT NAME
Reflect on and improve own professional practice

UNIT CODE
HLTAAP002

Confirm physical health status

UNIT CODE :
HLTAAP002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client's physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
UNIT NAME
Confirm physical health status

UNIT CODE
HLTAAP003

Analyse and respond to client health information

UNIT CODE :
HLTAAP003

Unit description :

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse client health information and then to plan appropriate health services within scope of own role. It requires an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
UNIT NAME
Analyse and respond to client health information

UNIT CODE
HLTENN035

Practise nursing within the Australian health care system

UNIT CODE :
HLTENN035

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to practise as a nursing professional within the Australian health care system, providing health care across the lifespan of people in health and community care services and environments.
UNIT NAME
Practise nursing within the Australian health care system

UNIT CODE
HLTENN036

Apply communication skills in nursing practice

UNIT CODE :
HLTENN036

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with people, families and carers, and with other health care professionals, in health care settings.
UNIT NAME
Apply communication skills in nursing practice

UNIT CODE
HLTENN037

Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care

UNIT CODE :
HLTENN037

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required, within the scope of practice, to perform preliminary and ongoing physical health assessments of all body systems, gathering data that contributes to an individualised health plan of care.
UNIT NAME
Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care

UNIT CODE
HLTENN038

Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care

UNIT CODE :
HLTENN038

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement nursing care as outlined in a person's nursing care plan, evaluate outcomes of care provided, record and report progress, and respond to emergency situations.
UNIT NAME
Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care

UNIT CODE
HLTENN039

Apply principles of wound management

UNIT CODE :
HLTENN039

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply contemporary wound management principles to the care of persons with various types of wounds.
UNIT NAME
Apply principles of wound management

UNIT CODE
HLTENN040

Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy

UNIT CODE :
HLTENN040

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to administer and monitor medicine and intravenous (IV) therapy including calculating dosage requirements, reading and applying written instructions from an authorised prescriber, assessing the person for medicine effectiveness and side effects, and responding to an allergic pharmacological reaction.
UNIT NAME
Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy

UNIT CODE
HLTENN041

Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice

UNIT CODE :
HLTENN041

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work within legal and ethical parameters in professional nursing practice, including supporting rights and meeting duty of care requirements.
UNIT NAME
Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice

UNIT CODE
HLTENN042

Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions

UNIT CODE :
HLTENN042

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the nursing care and treatment of a person with a mental health condition.
UNIT NAME
Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions

UNIT CODE
HLTENN043

Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions

UNIT CODE :
HLTENN043

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to meet the assessed health care needs of people with acute health conditions.
UNIT NAME
Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions

UNIT CODE
HLTENN044

Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions

UNIT CODE :
HLTENN044

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to meet the assessed health care needs of people with chronic health conditions.
UNIT NAME
Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions

UNIT CODE
HLTENN045

Implement and monitor care of the older person

UNIT CODE :
HLTENN045

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform nursing interventions to support the social and emotional wellbeing and nursing care needs of the older person in care.
UNIT NAME
Implement and monitor care of the older person

UNIT CODE
HLTENN047

Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting

UNIT CODE :
HLTENN047

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in a primary health care environment including community-based, educational, occupational and informal settings, and in general practice.
UNIT NAME
Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting

UNIT CODE
HLTENN068

Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice

UNIT CODE :
HLTENN068

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide a person-centred approach to palliative and end of life care in primary health care, hospitals, hospices, home and community care, and long-term care facilities.
UNIT NAME
Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice

UNIT CODE
HLTINF006

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

UNIT CODE :
HLTINF006

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply basic infection prevention and control principles in work settings including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to risks.
UNIT NAME
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS002

Follow safe work practices for direct client care

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for a worker to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others in work environments that involve caring directly for clients. It has a focus on maintaining safety of the worker, the people being supported and other community members.
UNIT NAME
Follow safe work practices for direct client care

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF402

Develop personal work priorities

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF402

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance.
UNIT NAME
Develop personal work priorities

UNIT CODE
BSBTWK201

Work effectively with others

UNIT CODE :
BSBTWK201

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work cooperatively with others and deal effectively with issues, problems and conflict.
UNIT NAME
Work effectively with others

UNIT CODE
CHCPOL003

Research and apply evidence to practice

UNIT CODE :
CHCPOL003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the information need, gather information and critically analyse the information for relevance to own work.
UNIT NAME
Research and apply evidence to practice

UNIT CODE
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

UNIT CODE :
HLTAID011

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
UNIT NAME
Provide First Aid

UNIT CODE
HLTENN057

Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes

UNIT CODE :
HLTENN057

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care to a person with diabetes including assessing needs, planning and implementing nursing interventions, evaluating outcomes, and educating the person on the condition and available resources.
UNIT NAME
Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

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On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
On campus with some online

You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
On campus with some online

You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
View comparison chart

On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
View comparison chart

On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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On campus with some online

You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Loganlea	On campus with some online	28 Jan 2025	18 months	Full time up to 5 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Loganlea On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 5 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
South Bank	On campus with some online	28 Jan 2025	18 months	Full time up to 5 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 5 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Caboolture	On campus with some online	28 Jan 2025	18 months	Full time up to 5 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Caboolture On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 28 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 5 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Ipswich	On Campus	22 Apr 2025	2 years	Part time 1 day per week on campus and 2x 1-week blocks per stage Wednesday	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Ipswich On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Apr 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 years The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 day per week on campus and 2x 1-week blocks per stage Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Alexandra Hills	On campus with some online	14 Jul 2025	18 months	Full time up to 5 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Alexandra Hills On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 5 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Ipswich	On Campus	14 Jul 2025	18 months	Full time 3 days per week on campus and 2x 1-week blocks per stage Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Ipswich On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week on campus and 2x 1-week blocks per stage Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Loganlea	On campus with some online	14 Jul 2025	18 months	Full time up to 5 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Loganlea On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 5 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
South Bank	On campus with some online	14 Jul 2025	18 months	Full time up to 5 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
South Bank On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 5 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Caboolture	On campus with some online	14 Jul 2025	18 months	Full time up to 5 days per week	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Caboolture On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time up to 5 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Greenslopes Private Hospital	On campus with some online	14 Jul 2025	18 months	Partnership Program - Full time with classes at facility	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Greenslopes Private Hospital On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 14 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Partnership Program - Full time with classes at facility The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Ipswich	On Campus	07 Oct 2025	2 years	Part time 1 day per week on campus and 2x 1-week blocks per stage Thursday	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Ipswich On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 07 Oct 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 years The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 day per week on campus and 2x 1-week blocks per stage Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Southport	On Campus	30 Jan 2025	2 years	Part time with residential block periods	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Southport On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 30 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 years The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time with residential block periods The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Southport	On campus with some online	30 Jan 2025	2 years	Part time with residential block periods	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Southport On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 30 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 years The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time with residential block periods The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Southport	On Campus	30 Jan 2025	18 months	Full time with residential block periods	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Southport On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 30 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time with residential block periods The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Southport	On campus with some online	30 Jan 2025	18 months	Full time with residential block periods	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Southport On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 30 Jan 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time with residential block periods The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Southport	On campus with some online	24 Apr 2025	2 years	Part time with residential block periods	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Southport On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 24 Apr 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 years The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time with residential block periods The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Southport	On Campus	24 Apr 2025	2 years	Part time with residential block periods	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Southport On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 24 Apr 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 2 years The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time with residential block periods The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Southport	On Campus	24 Apr 2025	18 months	Full time with residential block periods	Fee-Free TAFE: $0 Fee-Free TAFE is a government initiative covering some or all of your course fees for eligible students. Learn more Concession: $13,850 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $15,930 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $25,690 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Southport On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE

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