The health sector continues to be one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing employers. Occupations such as health services assistants, massage therapists and pathology collectors are in high demand to adequately meet community expectations and service delivery requirements. Our Certificate III to Diploma qualifications equip the student with the knowledge, skills and attitudes in their chosen field to immediately enter the workforce and contribute as an effective employee.
Our health courses have been designed to make use of the skills laboratory, SCEI massage clinic and compulsory work placement component to ensure students develop and are assessed on skills and knowledge as they apply to realistic situations.
This qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under 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 lifespan approach should underpin this qualification with relevant competencies that relate to the different stages of life identified within the units.
A graduate from a Diploma of Nursing program approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is able to apply for registration with the NMBA as an enrolled nurse. Further information on registration is available at www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must complete 400 hours of work placement of Aged Care, Mental Health, SubAcute, Acute and Community Services as details in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
A student may be entitled to gain unit of competency credits or recognition, if what they have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to the course. SCEI recognises the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. RPL or CT will not be granted for any clinical or work placement undertaken previously as part of an accredited course of study. It is a requirement that all students complete the minimum 400 hours of PPE of this program. For further information see the RPL brochure or visit www.scei.edu.au
This course is designed for delivery to candidates from a range of different academic, cultural, personal and working backgrounds who are local and international individuals who want to pursue a career in nursing. All candidates must meet the entry requirements and will be eligible to apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA/NMBA upon successful completion of the course.
*Recognised country means one of the following: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America
Other requirements required prior to commencing industry work placement:
Students will be required to meet provide immunisation record before commencing industry work placement.
All students must obtain a National Police Record Check, at their own expense, prior to commencing work placement. Further information on the National Police Record Check and the how to apply refer to: http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274.
If the student has any disclosable outcomes they will be advised to speak to the Course Coordinator. A disclosable outcome may also influence the student’s ability to undertake work placement and therefore completion of the course.
Information about a student’s criminal history will not be released without a student’s written consent other than for law enforcement purposes.
The student is responsible to notify the Course Coordinator of any infringement or change in status with regard to disclosable outcomes on their police record.
The Working with Children (WWC) Act 2005 introduces mandatory screening processes for people who volunteer or work with children. All students must hold a current WWC, which is valid for 5 years from issue, before attending professional practice experience. Failure to obtain this will result in cancellation of the work placement.
The student is responsible to notify the Course Coordinator of any infringement or change in status with regard to the WWC.
The WWC is free if applied for as a volunteer (i.e. student) but is not valid for employment. Information regarding applications for Working with Children Check is at:
http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/home/
The following employment opportunities are available to students who complete this
qualification: Registered Enrolled Nurse
Full Time,
80 Weeks
On Campus
Assessment is both formative and summative and may include a combination of:
This qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under 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 lifespan approach should underpin this qualification with relevant competencies that relate to the different stages of life identified within the units.
A graduate from a Diploma of Nursing program approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is able to apply for registration with the NMBA as an enrolled nurse. Further information on registration is available at www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
A student may be entitled to gain unit of competency credits or recognition, if what they have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to the course. SCEI recognises the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. RPL or CT will not be granted for any clinical or work placement undertaken previously as part of an accredited course of study. It is a requirement that all students complete the minimum 400 hours of PPE of this program. For further information see the RPL brochure or visit www.scei.edu.au
This course is designed for delivery to candidates from a range of different academic, cultural, personal and working backgrounds who are local and international individuals who want to pursue a career in nursing. All candidates must meet the entry requirements and will be eligible to apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA/NMBA upon successful completion of the course.
*Recognised country means one of the following: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America
Other requirements required prior to commencing industry work placement:
Students will be required to meet provide immunisation record before commencing industry work placement.
All students must obtain a National Police Record Check, at their own expense, prior to commencing work placement. Further information on the National Police Record Check and the how to apply refer to: http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274.
If the student has any disclosable outcomes they will be advised to speak to the Course Coordinator. A disclosable outcome may also influence the student’s ability to undertake work placement and therefore completion of the course.
Information about a student’s criminal history will not be released without a student’s written consent other than for law enforcement purposes.
The student is responsible to notify the Course Coordinator of any infringement or change in status with regard to disclosable outcomes on their police record.
The Working with Children (WWC) Act 2005 introduces mandatory screening processes for people who volunteer or work with children. All students must hold a current WWC, which is valid for 5 years from issue, before attending professional practice experience. Failure to obtain this will result in cancellation of the work placement.
The student is responsible to notify the Course Coordinator of any infringement or change in status with regard to the WWC.
The WWC is free if applied for as a volunteer (i.e. student) but is not valid for employment. Information regarding applications for Working with Children Check is at:
http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/home/
After achieving HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing, students may continue their studies by enrolling
in the following course:
The following employment opportunities are available to students who complete this
qualification: Registered Enrolled Nurse
Full Time,
80 Weeks
On Campus
Assessment is both formative and summative and may include a combination of:
