HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing

Entry requirements

As part of the application process applicants must:
- be at least 18 years of age or over by the time of commencement date of the program.
- complete a Pre-training Review (PTR).
- complete a Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN). VU Polytechnic use the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) tool for this assessment and applicants must achieve level four (4) in both literacy and numeracy. Applicants who complete the ACSF assessment tool must achieve a minimum exit level three (3) for both Literacy and Numeracy.
- undertake an interview and complete a language and calculations test.
Applicants must also be able to demonstrate that they meet the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. Proof of this English language competency must be provided and can be achieved via one (1) of the following pathways:
1. Primary Language Pathway
The applicant's primary language is English, and they have undertaken and satisfactorily completed at least six (6) years of primary and secondary education, including at least two (2) years between Years 7 and 12. Countries include Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Canada, South Africa and the United States of America.
Applicants will be required to complete a declaration.
2. English Language Test Pathway
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in one of the approved English language tests as specified in the NMBA's English language skills registration standard prior to acceptance of offer.
IELTS the 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).
OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking.
More information can be found by visiting: https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx
Practical Placement requirements:
For employment and practical placement purposes, this vocational sector typically requires:
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A current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
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A satisfactory Police Record check
- A Health Status check (immunisations status) are required for clinical placement purposes.
- NDIS Workers Screening check
meet and accept the Inherent requirements and practical/placement requirements throughout the program.
- In response to Victoria's Roadmap announced in September 2021, all students must have any COVID-19 vaccine prior to the commencement of placement. Students will be required to provide evidence prior to commencement of placement. If students are not compliant with this requirement they are not eligible to undertake a placement and this will mean that they will not be able to progress within their course.
- Be willing to undergo any additional checks and immunisations as directed by the University
The following are suggested sites to access information about these checks:
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Police Record Check - http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274
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Working with Children Check - http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
- NDIS check - https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check