Southern Cross Education Institute

Work Placement

Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff. Students will attain real-world understandings of the expectations and skills required to work in this field to prepare you for the workforce.

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Entry Requirements

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Diploma level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

• Successful completion of Year 12 or the equivalent level of study
• Completion of a relevant Australian Certificate III or IV qualification e.g. Aged Care, Health Services Assistance
• Applicants must be aged 18 or above
• Undertake SCEI approved Numeracy Test to Identify level of support
• Meet the entry criteria set by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council which states that all All students entering this course must demonstrate they have achieved the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) a specified level of English language skills, prior to commencing the course. For more information please refer to https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/registration-standards/english-language-skills.aspx

English Language Requirements

• English is the students primary language: supported by evidence of completion of at least six (6) years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the recognised countries*, OR
• English is NOT the students primary language: The student has achieve the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests: 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 Evidence of OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), OR Evidence of 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 in each section of the test: 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking.

*Recognised country means one of the following: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America

Additional Requirements

Candidates must have obtained the following documents prior to undertaking their work placement

• Police Check
• Working with children Check
• Immunisation Record
• Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine

Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in.

There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.

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Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) or the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Payment Options

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About this provider

Since its inception in 2007, SCEI has successfully delivered high quality education and training to thousands of students. We are proud to offer both local and international students, the best opportunities available in ensuring they receive the ultimate education and training experience.