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HLT54115 Diploma of NursingCourse Guide 2020

This course guide should be read in conjunction with the VET Student Handbook

The Objects of The University of Notre Dame Australia are:a) the provision of university education within

a context of Catholic faith and values; and

b) the provision of an excellent standard of – i) teaching, scholarship and research; ii) training for the professions; and iii) pastoral care for its students.

Acknowledgment of countryThe University of Notre Dame Australia is proud to acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of this land upon which our University sits. The University acknowledges that the Fremantle Campus is located on Wadjuk Country, the Broome Campus on Yawuru Country and the Sydney Campus on Cadigal Country.

2 HLT54115 DIPLOMA OF NURSING COURSE GUIDE 2020

This nationally recognised qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under the supervision of a registered nurse. It also covers the application of skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care for people across the health sector.

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ContentsWelcome from the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic 5

Nationally recognised training 6

HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing 7

Career opportunities 8Applications 8Student interview 8Entry requirements 9Orientation 10Attendance 10Course duration 10Delivery 10

Recognition of Prior Learning 12

Credit transfer 12Application process 12

Assessments 12

Units of Competency 13

Core units 13Elective units 15

Fees 16

Course fees table 16Concessional fees 17Subsidised places 17Other costs 17Payments 18Payment plans 18Payment methods 18VET Student Loans 18Refunds 19

Admissions process 20

Unique Student Identifier (USI) for VET 21

Broome Campus map 22

Disclaimer 23

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Welcome from the Deputy Vice Chancellor, AcademicIt is my pleasure to welcome you to The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Broome Campus. Our Broome Campus is a unique and multi-faceted Research, Education and Training Hub in the heart of the Kimberley region.

The founding Objects of the University reflect our distinct educational style, an experience that follows the traditions and practices within the Catholic intellectual tradition while welcoming students of all faiths and beliefs from around the world.

We provide you, our students, with the theoretical knowledge and professional skills to enable you to realise your potential, build interconnectedness with all peoples and willingly serve the community through active participation, engagement and reflection. Your studies at Notre Dame will integrate the theoretical and practical components of your course, through learning online, on campus, and in the workplace, to provide you with the skills and confidence to work in your chosen field.

We have a powerful commitment to honouring the individual and recognise that each student is graced with their own gifts and talents. We believe that education should prepare students for a rich, fulfilling and reflective life, not just a career path.

Thank you for choosing The University of Notre Dame Australia. I wish you all the best in your studies and future endeavours.

Margot Kearns Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic


Welcome from the Deputy Vice Chancellor, AcademicIt is my pleasure to welcome you to The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Broome Campus. Our Broome Campus is a unique and multi-faceted Research, Education and Training Hub in the heart of the Kimberley region.

The founding Objects of the University reflect our distinct educational style, an experience that follows the traditions and practices within the Catholic intellectual tradition while welcoming students of all faiths and beliefs from around the world.

We provide you, our students, with the theoretical knowledge and professional skills to enable you to realise your potential, build interconnectedness with all peoples and willingly serve the community through active participation, engagement and reflection. Your studies at Notre Dame will integrate the theoretical and practical components of your course, through learning online, on campus, and in the workplace, to provide you with the skills and confidence to work in your chosen field.

We have a powerful commitment to honouring the individual and recognise that each student is graced with their own gifts and talents. We believe that education should prepare students for a rich, fulfilling and reflective life, not just a career path.

Thank you for choosing The University of Notre Dame Australia. I wish you all the best in your studies and future endeavours.

Margot Kearns Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic


Nationally recognised training The University of Notre Dame Australia is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and offers a number of health, education and community services qualifications.

Many of the courses we offer are subsidised by The Department of Training and Workforce Development.

HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing is nationally recognised training.

Nationally Recognised Training definition

Any program of training leading to vocational qualifications and credentials that are recognised across Australia. These include:

• industry training package qualifications and units of competency as listed on www.training.gov.au; and

• courses that have been accredited by a VET Regulator

Only RTOs are able to offer VET courses to students and the qualifications range from Certificate I to Graduate Diploma level. All RTOs must meet regulatory standards set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015.

All recognised qualifications, units of competency and accredited courses can be located on the Australian directory for VET at www.myskills.gov.au or through the national register for training in Australia at www.training.gov.au.


HLT54115 Diploma of NursingThe HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing qualification covers the application of nursing skills and knowledge required to be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia in line with some state/territory nursing and midwifery regulatory authorities.

The blended delivery offers a mix of online study, and face-to-face skills workshops, which are held in the clinical simulation laboratory on Broome Campus. Additionally, there are eleven weeks of clinical placements in real workplaces. Clinical placements will provide you with valuable insight into the health industry, and the opportunity to have work experience throughout the course.

This qualification is suitable for school leavers or other interested persons wanting to gain employment in the health industry and current employees in the health and aged care sector wanting to gain a qualification.

“A dream of mine is to use my degree for the greater good, and work where nurses are needed in critical conditions – whether it be overseas, or in remote areas of Australia.”

Nursing studentDiploma of Nursing graduate

Career opportunitiesThis nationally recognised qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under the supervision of a registered nurse. This qualification covers the application of skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care for people across the health sector.

A graduate from a HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing qualification which has been approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is eligible to apply to Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for registration as an enrolled nurse.

After completing HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing, you will have opportunities to build your career with further studies at Notre Dame or other universities or Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

Postgraduate coursework and research degrees

HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing

Applications The School of Nursing & Midwifery encourages applications from people of all ages. The University has an application process whereby potential students make application directly to the University for course entry.

The process involves completion of an application form which includes English language skills requirements as determined by NMBA, an interview, and a pre-training Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to any offer to enrol. The process aims to ensure all students undertaking the qualification are able to successfully engage, and/or receive the support services required for successful outcomes.

If you wish to apply, please follow the steps on page 20.

Student interview You will be advised of a date, time and venue for an interview. It is a requirement that The VET Student Handbook and this Course Guide be read prior to interview, as these documents will be discussed at interview, where we can answer any additional questions you might have.



Entry requirements Evidence demonstrating English language competence

You will be required to show evidence demonstrating you meet the English language requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) or provide a formal English language skills test demonstrating you have achieved the NMBA specified level of English language skills prior to acceptance into the program.

The NMBA requires all students intending to study the HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing to demonstrate sufficient Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills to successfully undertake the programs academic and workplace experience requirements, prior to commencing the program.

You must provide evidence to demonstrate these skills in two ways:

• Complete a LLN assessment with a result at exit level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy. This is part of the application process; and

• Provide evidence of English language skills in one of the following ways:

1. English is your primary language (Primary Language Pathway) and you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the recognised countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America), including at least two years between years 7 and 12.

2. If English is not your primary language (Extended Education Pathway) you must provide evidence of the completion of three and a half (3.5) years (full-time equivalent) of continuous education taught and assessed solely in English, in any of the recognised countries that is a combination of:

› vocational and secondary education taught and assessed in English; or

› tertiary and vocational education taught and assessed in English; or

› combined tertiary, secondary and vocational education taught and assessed in English; or

› tertiary education taught and assessed in English

Note: Graduates applying for registration will be able to include the completed Notre Dame Diploma of Nursing as evidence of the vocational qualification in the relevant discipline that is being relied upon to support eligibility for registration.

3. You achieve the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests and meet the requirements for test results:

› IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking); or

› OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking); or

› 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); or

› TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score of 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking ; or

› other English language tests approved by the NMBA from time to time and published on the NMBA’s website with the required minimum scores

For full details of the Standards visit www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills

In addition to evidence demonstrating English language competence all prospective students are required to complete a LLN assessment during the application process. This assessment is likely to take between 30 to 40 minutes. There is opportunity for students to take longer if required. There is no preparation required for this assessment and you will be advised of the outcome during the application and admission process. It is important to remember that this is not a test to exclude you from training options, it is used as a tool to determine the level and type of support that you may require.

Computer and technical requirements

You will require computer access and access to a reliable broadband internet connection. You will need the skills and ability to use a computer, including earphones, a microphone, and webcam. Online resources and communication are required through MyND Portal at: https://my.nd.edu.au. You are assigned a Notre Dame Email address which is how the University will send all official communication. Once enrolled, staff cannot communicate with students through their personal email address. Many assessments must be completed and submitted online through Blackboard, an online learning management system used at Notre Dame.

You will need to ensure your computer software meets the following requirements:

• operating system: Windows 7, 8, 10 or Mac OSX 10.9 + (you should regularly check for, and download, the newest version of the operating system, including any security updates);

• latest version of web browsers: Firefox or Chrome (regularly check for updates)

› https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new or https://www.google.com.au/chrome;

• latest version of Adobe Flash;

• software capable of viewing PDF files e.g. Adobe Acrobat (Windows) or Preview (Mac);

• software capable of viewing, editing, and saving Word, Excel and PowerPoint files e.g. latest version of Microsoft Office or free equivalent; and

• reliable broadband internet connection with plenty of data allowance e.g. 50-100 GB per month for Collaborate Ultra and other online activities.


Orientation Orientation attendance is compulsory for all new students.

During orientation, the VET Student Handbook and course information will be covered again. We will also:

• show you around the campus

• explain campus emergency procedures

• provide orientation to learning systems: IT, Library, accommodation and other facilities

• provide contacts at the University

• explain the course, possible employment outcomes, duration of the course

• further explain course fees, payment methods, refunds policy

• discuss units of competency, workplace requirements, course prerequisites

• discuss submission and re-submission of assessments

• provide information about University policies and procedures including, but not limited to, grievance, complaints and appeals, refunds, attendance and progress.

AttendanceYou are expected to attend all scheduled training: online study, face-to-face clinical skills workshops held in the clinical simulation lab on the Broome Campus and clinical placements in the workplace. Non-attendance at any training sessions mentioned above may result in your program completion date being delayed, and you being moved to a later commencing group of Diploma of Nursing students. Absence from any training must be discussed with your Trainer and Assessor at least 4 weeks in advance, unless due to circumstances out of your control.

Course duration The HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing qualification is delivered over 18 months to two years of full time study.

Please note: there are teaching hours and clinical placement during school holidays.

DeliveryThe qualification is divided into three (3) stages. Each stage includes a blended delivery which offers a mix of compulsory online study, face-to-face clinical skills workshops held in the clinical simulation lab on the Broome Campus and clinical placements in a workplace in the Kimberley region. It is a requirement that you attend all scheduled activities whether they are face-to-face or online.

Online study via Blackboard is designed to offer flexible access to units, learning materials, online lectures (via Collaborate Ultra), course outlines, calendars, announcements, Library access, messaging tools plus much more. You are expected to join two live Collaborate Ultra sessions per week. These sessions usually run from 9am and last 2.5-3 hours. You are also expected to spend an additional 8-12 hours per week completing assessments, readings, case studies and other activities.

Each of the three stages include multiple weeks of on campus study called block weeks, see table opposite. Face-to-face block weeks include theory and skills teaching in the computer and clinical simulation labs. These block weeks require a full time commitment, so outside work is not possible during this time.

The yearly calendar and weekly timetable will be provided once you have enrolled. Further information about online lectures, face-to-face clinical skills workshops and clinical placements will be provided during Orientation Week.

Stages 1, 2 and 3 calendar

LOCATION TOPIC DATETOTAL

WEEKS DAYS & HOURS

STAGE 1 3 AUG 2020 – 23 APR 2021

Online Orientation and Theory Blackboard

OrientationTeaching – theory

3 Aug – 6 Aug 2020 1 Mon to Thurs 8.30am-2.15pm

Online studyBlackboard Collaborate Ultra – Theory

6 Aug – 23 Nov 2020 16 Mon and Wed 9am-12pm

Broome Campus Teaching – skills 1 Feb – 12 Feb 2021 2 Mon to Fri 8.30am-4.30pm

Workplace Clinical placement period 15 Feb – 23 April 2021 2Clinical placements are arranged by the Student Coordinator

STAGE 2 26 APR – 12 NOV 2021

Broome Campus Teaching – theory 26 Apr – 7 May 2021 2 Mon to Fri 8.30am-4.30pm


11 May – 8 Jul 2021 9 Tue and Thu 9am-12pm

Broome Campus Teaching – skills 12 Jul – 23 Jul 2021 2 Mon to Fri 8.30am-4.30pm

Workplace Clinical placement period 26 Jul – 12 Nov 2021 4Clinical placements are arranged by the Student Coordinator

STAGE 3 15 NOV 2021 – 26 AUG 2022

Broome Campus Teaching – theory 15 Nov – 26 Nov 2021 2 Mon to Fri 8.30am-4.30pm


29 Nov – 10 Dec 2021 & 31 Jan - 25 Mar 2022

8 Mon and Wed 9am-12pm

Broome Campus Teaching – skills 28 Mar – 8 Apr 2022 2 Mon to Fri 8.30am-4.30pm

Workplace Clinical placement period 11 Apr – 26 Aug 2022 5Clinical placements are arranged by the Student Coordinator

Block weeks

ON CAMPUS BLOCK WEEKS TOTAL WEEKS

STAGE 1 2 weeks at the start / 2 weeks at the end 4



Total weeks on campus 12

Clinical placement

Clinical placements in the workplace are scheduled in each of the three stages, see table below. You will undertake a minimum of 440 hours during your qualification. You must have satisfactorily completed all theory and skills assessments by the due dates, to be able to attend placement and progress through the program. These placements require a full time commitment, so outside work is not possible during this time. Your placement will be arranged in the Kimberley region. Requests for placements outside of the Kimberley region may be accommodated, depending on placement availability, and will incur a daily placement fee for supervision of the your placement (between $77 and $100 per day depending on the facility).

CLINICAL PLACEMENT SETTING TOTAL WEEKS HOURS

STAGE 1 Age care 2 80

STAGE 2 General medical & surgical, community, wounds, diabetes

4 160

STAGE 3 General medical & surgical, mental health, community, dialysis

5 200

Total weeks and hours 11 440



Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)This is a process which allows you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have achieved from your current or previous work, studies or life experience to gain part of, or a whole, qualification. RPL recognises non-formal and informal learning such as work experience, life experience, home/family care duties, volunteer/community work, sporting clubs, paid work, field trips, projects and excursions. RPL is a process of assessment, which may involve you providing your own evidence to show how you have achieved the unit requirements, or you may be required to demonstrate your skills and knowledge through completion of tasks and questioning.

There are a number of ways you can provide evidence. Some examples are:

• letters

• references

• statements of attendance at courses

• job descriptions

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

• work samples which show proof of the skills and/or knowledge

Undertaking a unit through RPL attracts the same fee as if you are enrolled in a unit, less the resource fee.

Credit transfer Credit transfer is a process which recognises formal learning. Where you have previously completed a unit of competency that is equivalent to one required in your course, you may apply for a credit transfer. You will need to supply a certified copy of your Statement of Attainment, Academic Transcript or Record of Results as part of your application.

There is no cost associated with applications for credit transfer.

Application process Application documentation for RPL and credit transfer is available from the VET Administration Officer.

Further information will be provided at interview or by contacting the VET Administration Officer at [email protected]

AssessmentsYou are required to obtain a ‘Satisfactory’ result for all assessment tasks for each unit of competency to be deemed competent in each unit. Three attempts will be permitted for each assessment task. If you are not deemed ‘Satisfactory’ after three assessment attempts you will be required to re-enrol in the unit of competency, undergo further training and pay fees attributed to that unit again.

All assessments have a due date. If the assessment is not submitted by the due date it will be considered the first of your three attempts. If you do not complete the requirements within the time allocated and in consultation with the Trainer and Assessor, you may be withdrawn from the unit, which may subsequently affect your course completion.


Units of CompetencyUnits of competency define the skills and knowledge to perform effectively in a workplace. The HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing qualification consists of a total of twenty-five (25) units of competency, of which twenty (20) are core units and five (5) are elective units.

Core unitsCHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

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. This includes: reflect on own perspectives, appreciate diversity and inclusiveness, and their benefits, communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and situations and promote understanding across diverse groups.

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace. This includes: identify cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work, develop strategies for improved cultural safety and evaluate cultural safety strategies.

CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development. This includes: reflect on own practice, enhance own practice and facilitate ongoing professional development.

HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status

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. This includes: obtain information about physical health status, check physical health status and identify variations from normal physical health status.

HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information

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. This includes: assess client health status and plan action to address identified health status.

HLTENN001 Practice nursing within the Australian health care system

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to practice as a nursing professional within the Australian health care system, providing health care across the lifespan of people in a range of health and community care services or environments. This: includes: apply principles and knowledge of nursing practice to work in a health care system, identify and discuss funding sources for health care in Australia, identify and respond to factors and issues affecting health in Australia, work in the context of professional nursing practice, and contribute to professional work team.

HLTENN002 Apply communication skills in nursing practice

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply effective communication skills with a person, family or carer and with other healthcare professionals in a variety of health care settings. This includes: use effective communication skills in complex situations, identify and address actual and potential constraints to communication, use information technology to support communication in nursing practice, lead small group discussions, give and receive feedback for performance improvement and evaluate effectiveness of communication in complex situations.

HLTENN003 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required, within the scope of practice, to perform preliminary and ongoing physical health assessments of all body systems. This includes: collect and interpret health data, undertake admission and discharge procedures for a person, contribute to planning the nursing care of a person and contribute to ongoing development of individual nursing care plans.

HLTENN004 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement nursing care as outlined in a person’s plan of care, evaluate outcomes of care provided, record and report progress, and respond to an emergency situation. This includes: prepare a person for care procedures, implement care procedures to meet identified needs, monitor a person’s identified care needs and evaluate outcomes of care provided.


HLTENN005 Contribute to nursing care of a person with complex needs

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide clinical nursing skills for a person with complex needs and to contribute to complex nursing interventions using critical thinking and problem-solving. This includes perform nursing interventions to assist a person with complex needs, contribute to the nursing care of people with common disorders and conditions and use critical thinking to improve care quality.

HLTENN006 Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply contemporary wound management principles to the care of various types of wounds. It involves working with the interdisciplinary health care team to contribute to assessment, treatment and ongoing management of a person’s wounds. This includes: apply protocols for wound assessment, assess impact of wound on a person, family or carer, contribute to planning care for a person with a wound, undertake clinical nursing care in implementing wound care strategies, apply contemporary wound management strategies to complex or challenging wounds and assist in evaluating outcomes of nursing actions.

HLTENN007 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to administer and monitor medications and intravenous (IV) therapy including calculating dosage requirements, interpreting written instructions from an authorised prescriber, assessing the person for medication effectiveness and side effects, and responding to an allergic pharmacological reaction. This includes: minimise potential risk to ensure safe administration of medications, prepare for medication administration and infusion of IV fluids, administer and store medication, monitor and evaluate a person’s response to administered medication, IV fluids and blood and blood products and assess effectiveness of pain-relieving therapy.

HLTENN008 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within legal and ethical parameters in professional nursing practice, including supporting rights and meeting duty of care requirements. This includes: perform within scope of professional nursing practice, apply knowledge of the legal framework to nursing practice, apply ethical concepts to clinical practice, support the rights, interests and needs of the person and their family and apply open disclosure processes.

HLTENN009 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the nursing care and management of a person with a mental health condition. This includes: identify and address State/Territory mental health legislation requirements, respond appropriately to signs of mental illness, contribute to care planning and conduct initial clinical observations for a person with a mental health condition and contribute to the recovery of a person with a mental health condition.

HLTENN011 Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health problems

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the care of the person with an acute health problem by performing clinical nursing skills and interventions that support the person’s health care needs and assist them to regain optimal function and lifestyle. This includes: identify impact of acute health problems on a person, family or carer, contribute to planning care for a person with acute health problems, perform nursing interventions to support health care of a person with acute health problem, contribute to pre- and post-operative nursing care of a person and contribute to an emergency response in the acute care environment.

HLTENN012 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the care of a person with chronic health problems by performing nursing interventions that support the person’s needs and assist them in maintaining an optimal lifestyle. This includes: identify impact of chronic health problems on a person, family or carer and contribute to a coordinated service approach.

HLTENN013 Implement and monitor care of the older person

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform nursing interventions to support the social and emotional wellbeing and nursing care needs of the older person in both acute care settings and residential care environments. This includes: respond to the health requirements of an older person, contribute to the care plan for an older person, apply nursing practice in the aged care environment, identify requirements and address issues in aged care nursing practice, use strategies that relate to the progressive and variable nature of dementia and develop and implement strategies to minimise impact of challenging behaviour.


HLTENN015 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting

This unit describes the nursing skills and knowledge required to work in a primary health care environment including community-based, educational, occupational and informal settings, and in general practice. Primary health care involves a person-centred and holistic approach to health care. It is made accessible to people by being located as close as possible to where they live, and supporting their full participation in a spirit of self-reliance and self-determination. This includes: work as part of an interdisciplinary health care team in a primary health care environment, recognise impact of a health problem on a person in the primary health care environment, provide health education and health promotion for illness prevention, perform nursing interventions that support a person’s health care needs and evaluate outcomes of planned primary health care and promote suitable resources.

HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and practices

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks. This includes: follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control, identify infection hazards and assess risks and follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards.

The following unit is delivered on behalf of The University of Notre Dame Australia by St Johns Ambulance (Western Australia) Ltd RTO Code: 0392

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

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. This includes: follow safe work practices for direct client care, follow safe work practices for manual handling, follow safe work practices for infection control, contribute to safe work practices in the workplace and reflect on own safe work practices.

Elective unitsHLTRNL001 Support a person with chronic kidney disease

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide supporting care of a person with chronic kidney disease including advance care planning.

CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice

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. This includes: plan information gathering activities, gather information, analyse information and use information in practice.

The following unit is delivered on behalf of The University of Notre Dame by St Johns Ambulance (Western Australia) Ltd RTO Code: 0392

HLTAID003 Provide first aid

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. This includes: respond to an emergency situation, apply appropriate first aid procedures, communicate details of the incident and evaluate the incident and own performance.

HLTENN032 Apply nursing practice in the rural and remote setting

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to adapt nursing practice in response to the unique working conditions in rural and remote environments that are impacted by isolation and distance with restricted access to specialist health practitioners and services. This includes: establish the impact of rural and remote context on nursing practice, adjust assessment and care practices to the rural and remote context and contribute to improved outcomes in rural and remote communities.

HLTENN025 Implement and monitor care for a person with diabetes

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care to a person with diabetes including assessing needs, planning and implementing complex nursing interventions, evaluating outcomes, and educating the person on his/her condition and available resources.


Fees All students whose training is subsidised by Jobs and Skills WA are required to pay fees as determined by the Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD). Fees are based on the nominal hours allocated to each unit, and the category of enrolment.

In addition to the fee amount determined by the DTWD a resource fee is charged for materials that are considered essential to a Course or Unit of Competency and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the RTO to be consumed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, and consumables. The resource fee for this course is $30 plus GST per unit and is included in the amounts below.

Fees for 2021 and 2022 are indicative fees only. Fees are reviewed by DTWD each year and will be available in December 2021 and 2022 respectively. See the website for the latest fees and census dates notredame.edu.au

Students who are offered a non-subsidised place in this course will be charged a fee-for-service rate.

Total cost for Fee for Service course is capped at $16,500.

Course fees table

UNIT OF STUDY CODE AND NAME START DATE FINISH DATE CENSUS DATE

SKILLS & JOBS WA FUNDED

STUDENTS

FEE FOR SERVICE

COST

STAGE 1

HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 6 Aug 2020 23 Apr 2021 28 Sep 2020 $206.70 $290.32

HLTENN013 Implement and monitor care of the older person 17 Aug 2020 23 Apr 2021 5 Oct 2020 $640.95 $1016.13

HLTENN008 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice 31 Aug 2020 23 Apr 2021 19 Oct 2020 $206.70 $290.32

HLTENN002 Apply communication skills in nursing practice 21 Sep 2020 23 Apr 2021 2 Nov 2020 $293.55 $435.48

HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status 5 Oct 2020 23 Apr 2021 16 Nov 2020 $322.50 $483.87

HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information 5 Oct 2020 23 Apr 2021 16 Nov 2020 $322.50 $483.87

HLTENN006 Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment (delivered over stage 1 and 2) 2 Nov 2020 12 Nov 2021 18 Jan 2021 $322.50 $483.87

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (delivered over stage 1, 2 and 3) 16 Nov 2020 26 Aug 2022 25 Mar 2021 $206.70 $290.32

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care 30 Nov 2020 2 Dec 2020 1 Dec 2020 $177.75 $241.94

HLTAID003 Provide first aid 7 Dec 2020 9 Dec 2020 8 Dec 2020 $148.80 $193.55

STAGE 2

HLTENN011 Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health problems 26 Apr 2021 12 Nov 2021 7 June 2021 TBC 2021 TBC 2021

HLTENN003 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care 26 Apr 2021 12 Nov 2021 7 June 2021 TBC 2021 TBC 2021

HLTENN004 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans 26 Apr 2021 12 Nov 2021 7 June 2021 TBC 2021 TBC 2021

HLTENN015 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting 26 Apr 2021 12 Nov 2021 7 June 2021 TBC 2021 TBC 2021

HLTENN032 Apply nursing practice in the rural and remote setting 26 Apr 2021 12 Nov 2021 7 June 2021 TBC 2021 TBC 2021

CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 26 Apr 2021 12 Nov 2021 7 June 2021 TBC 2021 TBC 2021

HLTENN007 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy (delivered over stage 2 and 3) 26 Apr 2021 26 Aug 2022 2 Aug 2021 TBC 2021 TBC 2021

HLTENN012 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems 11 May 2021 12 Nov 2021 17 Jun 2021 TBC 2021 TBC 2021

HLTENN025 Implement and monitor care for a person with diabetes 29 June 2021 12 Nov 2021 26 Jul 2021 TBC 2021 TBC 2021

STAGE 3

HLTENN005 Contribute to nursing care of a person with complex needs 15 Nov 2021 26 Aug 2022 10 Jan 2022 TBC 2021 TBC 2021

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 15 Nov 2021 26 Aug 2022 10 Jan 2022 TBC 2021 TBC 2021

HLTENN001 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system 29 Nov 2021 26 Aug 2022 24 Jan 2022 TBC 2021 TBC 2021

CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice 8 Dec 2021 26 Aug 2022 31 Jan 2022 TBC 2021 TBC 2021

HLTENN009 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions 2 Feb 2022 26 Aug 2022 15 Mar 2022 TBC 2022 TBC 2022

HLTRNL001 Support a person with chronic kidney disease 23 Feb 2022 26 Aug 2022 31 Mar 2022 TBC 2022 TBC 2022


Concessional feesThe following students are entitled to the concession rate on course fees:

• persons and dependents of persons holding:

› a Pensioner Concession Card; or

› a Repatriation Health Benefits Card issued by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs; or

› a Health Care Card

• persons and dependents of persons in receipt of Austudy or ABSTUDY

• persons and dependents of persons in receipt of Youth Allowance

• secondary school-aged persons, not enrolled at school

• persons and dependents of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution

You must provide proof of eligibility at the time of enrolment.

Subsidised places Jobs and Skills WA subsidises places for some of the University’s courses. To be eligible for a subsidised place, applicants must:

• reside in the Kimberley region for the duration of your course; or

• be an Australian citizen; or

• be a secondary holder of a temporary visa subclass 457; or

• hold a temporary visa of subclass 309, 444, 785, 790, 820, 826; or

• hold a bridging Visa E (subclass 050 and 051) and have made a valid application for a visa of subclass 785 or 790.

Other costsOther costs include books, vaccinations, uniform, nursing fob watch, National Police Certificate and Working with Children Check which are required to attend work placement, textbooks and computer hardware to participate in online learning. Not all students will be required to pay for everything listed below, as each student’s requirements will vary.

All fees below are correct at the time of publishing, but may vary over time.

ESSENTIAL TEXTBOOKS

Tabbner’s Nursing Care: Theory and PracticeAuthor: Gabby Koutoukidis, Katie Stainton & Jodie HughsonPublisher: Elsevier Australia Edition: 7thYear published: 2016ISBN: 9780729542272 10: 0729542270eBook: available for 6th edition

$85

Clinical Dosage CalculationsAuthor: Vanessa BrottoPublisher: Cengage AustraliaEdition: 2ndYear published: 2016ISBN: 9780170279208eBook: no

$49

OPTIONAL TEXTBOOKS

Wound Care ManualAuthor: Keryln CarvillePublisher: Silver ChainEdition: 7thYear published: 2012ISBN: 978-0-9587369-5-4eBook: no

$54.50

Essentials of Human Anatomy and PhysiologyAuthor: Elaine N. MariebPublisher: Pearson EducationEdition: 12thYear published: 2017ISBN: 9781292216119eBook: no

$106

VACCINATIONS

Standard consultation $85

Hepatitis a) Hep A & Hep B together b) Hep A only c) Hep B only

$90$80$30

Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis $45

Polio $90

TB Mantoux test (special care must be taken i.e. no live vaccinations prior to the Mantoux test) No cost

VACCINATIONS IF REQUIRED*

Follow-up appointment with nurse $30-50

Measles, Mumps, Rubella $32.80

Varicella $63.05

*If either or both Measles, Mumps, Rubella and/or Varicella are necessary, a follow up appointment with a nurse is required at a cost of approximately $30-$50. Students will require a script from the doctor in the initial consultation to collect the vaccines from a pharmacy and then bring the vaccines back to the clinic for a nurse to administer.

UNIFORMS**

Scrub top $39.50***$35.55

Scrub pants $32.95***$29.65

Embroidery (top only) $7.50

Shoes approx. $100

Nursing fob watch No cost

**Uniform scrubs and embroidery costs from Kimberley Camping and Outback Supplies.

***With 10% student discount from Kimberley Camping and Outback Supplies.

CLEARANCES

National Police Certificate (not required if under 18 years of age)

$52.60

Working with Children Check (when advised) $11


Payments On enrolment, students will take up ONE of the following payment options:

a. pay the full amount of fees and charges

b. present a signed authority from an employer to invoice that employer for your fees and charges

c. pay fee by instalment

d. the acceptance by the provider of the student’s intent to defer payment and their eligibility to do so under the VET Student Loans program

e. pay part of the full amount of the fees and charges and defer payment of the other part under the VET Student Loans program

f. make application on the grounds of severe financial hardship for fees and charges to be waived or

g. for students who have fallen behind in their instalments during the previous semester, Notre Dame may agree with the student on an appropriate arrangement to pay the amount outstanding, plus the fees and charges for the next semester. If this can be arranged, the student may be enrolled

Students who fail to take up one of the above options will not be enrolled.

Payment plans If you cannot pay all your fees at once, talk to the Senior Finance Officer on the Broome Campus to work out a payment plan.

Please note: An establishment fee of $50 applies to payment plan options.

Failure to either pay your fees, take up a VET Student Loans program or to work out a payment plan may result in your enrolment being cancelled. When a student’s enrolment is cancelled the student is not able to attend classes, work placement or any other activities associated with enrolment at the University.

Students suffering severe financial hardship can apply to have their fees waived. Students should contact the VET Administration Officer for more information. To support their claim, students will have to provide documents such as pay slips and taxation records.

Payment methods To assist students in paying fees, Notre Dame provides the following options:

Direct debit

The University of Notre Dame Australia, Broome BSB: 086 006 Account Number: 180 430 285 Reference: <SURNAME, STUDENT ID NO> Remittance: [email protected]

Post cheque or money order

The University of Notre Dame Australia PO Box 2287, Broome WA 6725

DO NOT POST CASH.

Cash in person

Senior Administrative Officer, front office reception The University of Notre Dame Australia 88 Guy Street, Broome WA 6725

Credit card payments by phone

Senior Administrative Officer 08 9192 0604

VET Student Loans VET Student Loans is a program designed to provide sustainable and affordable opportunities for eligible students to access quality, higher level VET qualifications, particularly those students who could not otherwise afford to pay upfront.

If you receive a VET Student Loan, the Australian Government pays your tuition fees directly to Notre Dame on your behalf and debits your loan. You then repay that loan through the tax system when your income exceeds the minimum repayment threshold.

The total amount that eligible students may borrow over their lifetime is capped by the FEE-HELP limit set by the Commonwealth. The VET Student Loan will remain a personal debt until it is repaid to the Commonwealth. This may reduce your after tax wage or salary and may reduce your borrowing capacity until it is repaid. You may wish to seek independent financial advice before applying for a VET Student Loan.

Application

The application is completed and assessed via an online system is made directly to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment. You may apply at any time throughout your study; however, if you want the loan to apply to the whole course, you need to submit your application before the first Census Date. For a list of Census Dates see notredame.edu.au/study/vet/census-dates


Student eligibility

There are specific criteria students must meet to be eligible for a loan through VET Student Loans. A student must:

• have been assessed as academically suited to undertake the eligible course with a HELP balance greater than zero; and

• be an Australian citizen; or

• be a qualifying New Zealand citizen; or

• hold a permanent humanitarian visa and usually reside in Australia

Eligible courses

Eligible VET Student Loan courses at Notre Dame as at 1 January 2018 are as follows:

• HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing

Loan caps

Your loan may not cover all your fees. Each course has a VET Student Loan course cap. This is the maximum amount you will be loaned for the course. If your fees are higher than the course cap, you will need to pay the difference to Notre Dame. For course fees go to notredame.edu.au/study/vet/census-dates

Repayment

Repaying the loan is required when your income reaches the repayment threshold. The threshold can be found at www.employment.gov.au/VET-student-loans

Progression and engagement

If you are accepted for a VET Student Loan, it is your responsibility to confirm your continued engagement and participation in your course by completing the Progression form. An email with login details to the eCAF system will be sent to you requesting that you indicate your study intent and complete a short survey.

Demonstrating your progress will require you to regularly attend all scheduled classes/online sessions and meet due dates for your assessments. If you do not complete the form and survey, you may be ineligible to continue accessing VET Student Loans to pay for the remainder of your course tuition fees.

Where can I find out more?

If you have any questions, concerns, or require more information regarding VET Student Loans, contact the Department of Education, Skills and Employment, HELP Student Enquiry line on 1800 020 108, email [email protected] or visit www.employment.gov.au/VET-student-loans

Refunds Students are entitled to a full refund of tuition and resource fees if:

• a course or unit is cancelled

• all available places in the course are filled

• they are accepted into a university course (documentation required)

• they lodge an application for withdrawal before the Census Date of a course

• they receive a credit transfer for a unit/s

Where a student wishes to withdraw from a course, they must request the withdrawal of their enrolment in writing using an applicable withdrawal form. If a student is:

• receiving a VET Student Loans and wishes to withdraw they are required to complete the Withdrawal Application – VET Student Loans form and submit the completed form to [email protected]

• not eligible for a FEE-HELP place and are required to make upfront payments and wish to withdraw they are required to complete the VET Withdrawal Application and submit the completed form to [email protected].

Refund of fees and charges due to withdrawal

Non FEE-HELP diploma students are eligible for a full refund of course fees if they withdraw correctly before the Census Date of the course.

A student may apply for a refund of fees due to withdrawal before the Census Date by completing the VET Refund Request form and submitting the completed form to [email protected]

A student will be advised in writing whether they are eligible for a refund and the amount to be refunded. All refunds will be paid by electronic funds transfer to a bank account nominated by the student within 20 working days.

Re-credit of HELP balance due to exceptional circumstances

A student may apply in writing to the Head of Broome Campus for a re-credit of fees due to exceptional circumstances.

For more information please visit notredame.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/51436/Procedure-VET-Fees.pdf

A student must provide documentary evidence, such as a medical certificate, letter from their psychologist, social worker or minister, demonstrating the exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances may include serious illness, injury or disability which prevents the student from attending class or completing their program of study.


Applicant makes enquiry about a VET course or reads program information online at notredame.edu.au/study/vet

1Enquire

Applicant completes, signs, dates and returns application form by email, post or online.

3Complete

Application is reviewed and interview arranged with academic staff.

4Review

Administration officer sends application documents to applicant/application documents available online at notredame.edu.au/study/vet/vet-courses

2Share

Interview conducted, VET Administration Officer assists with completing documentation and provides a quiet area for Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment.

5Interview

If successful, the prospective student is made an offer of admission to the course and returns the Conditions of Offer and Acceptance letter, and supplies Unique Student Identifier (USI). Recognition of prior learning and credit transfers are awarded where applicable.

7Accept

Applicant receives letter of welcome and proof of enrolment.

8Enrol

Applicant is advised if application is successful or unsuccessful.

6Offer

Admissions process Notre Dame considers every applicant on an individual basis; this means the admissions process, like the entire university experience, is focused on the whole person. Prospective students apply directly to Notre Dame for admission.


Unique Student Identifier (USI) for VETIf you are studying nationally recognised training in Australia from 1 January 2015, you will be required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Your USI is effectively an account or reference number which will allow all your training records, entered in the national VET data collection, to be linked. Your USI stays with you for life and will make it easier for you to find, collate and authenticate your VET achievements into a single transcript and will also ensure that your student VET records are not lost.

The USI will be available online and at no cost to the student. It’s easy to create your own USI and will only take a few minutes. All you have to do is follow this link and you are given step by step instructions, www.usi.gov.au/students/how-do-i-create-usi.

While most students will create their own USI, Notre Dame is able to create your USI for you. This can be done as part of your enrolment process.

When creating your USI, you will be required to provide the following details:

• name

• gender

• date of birth and where you were born

• country in which you are studying

• contact details – either email, mobile phone or mailing address

• Medicare card or Australian Driver’s Licence

• Australian Passport, Birth Certificate or Citizenship card


Department/School Building | Map

Head of Campus Office (GF) NDB1 2F

Campus Operations Office (GF) NDB1 2F

Finance and Staffing Office (GF) NDB1 2F

Campus Reception (GF) NDB1 2F

Campus Minister (1F) NDB1 2F

Accomodation and Student Services Coordinators Office

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Staff Accommodation SA1-SA7 2A-4A

Lecturer’s Offices (1F) NDB2 2E

Lecture Rooms L2 and L3 (1F) NDB1 3F

Lecture Room L8 (1F) NDB3 3E



Lecture Rooms L12 and L13 NDB11 2F

Prospective Student Office NDB1 3F

Visiting Academics Offices (1F) NDB1 3F

Simulation Laboratory (GF) NDB2 2E

Academic Programme Centre (APC) (GF) NDB2 2E

Administration and Lecturer’s Offices (GF) NDB2 2E

Majarlin Reception and Offices (1F) NDB2 2E

Coordinator’s Office (1F) NDB4 3C

Information Technology Office (GF) NDB8 2G

Campus Library NDB8 3G

Grounds and Maintenance NDB9 4F

The Hall NDB10 4G

Accommodation Hostel NDB4 3C

Student Accomodation (Currently Closed) NDB5 5C

Nulungu Research Institute NDB7 5G

Accommodation Village NDB6 4B

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BROOMECAMPUS

88 Guy Street, Broome08 9192 0638

DISCLAIMER – © 2020 | Under the Higher Education Support Act (2003), The University of Notre Dame Australia is obliged to provide students with a program assurance arrangement. Details of this arrangement are outlined on the University’s web page. The information in this guide is correct at the time of printing but may be subject to change. Applicants are strongly advised to contact the University and check the University website for current information. The University reserves the right to withdraw, alter or vary any program, course of study, program content, assessment method or tuition fee that it offers or to vary program arrangements or impose limitations on enrolment. The University has obtained accreditation information in this guide from professional bodies offering accreditation for registration into a profession. Applicants are strongly advised to obtain current accreditation information by contacting the University, checking the University website and contacting professional bodies. The University of Notre Dame Australia will not be liable to you or to any other person for any loss or damage (including direct, consequential or economic loss or damage) however caused, including by negligence or otherwise, which may result directly or indirectly from or the use of, or reliance upon, this guide.


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