Accredited course Outline
22/07/2026 12:00 PM AWST
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Diploma of Enrolled Nursing
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing
51453
7106
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To provide the theoretical knowledge base and clinical experience to enable the learner to develop the competencies
required to register with the Nurses Board of Western Australia in Division 2 as an Enrolled Nurse (Comprehensive).
Schedule
1.
Stage 1 - Learners to complete all core units listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21632 | Apply critical thinking process to solve problems | 24 | Module | |
| 21639 | Comply with legal and ethical parameters of nursing practice | 30 | Module | |
| 21636 | Contribute to general nursing care of the client | 258 | Module | |
| 21635 | Develop a sound knowledge of human anatomy and physiology (Part 1) | 54 | Module | |
| 21638 | Develop knowledge of human growth and development across the lifespan | 26 | Module | |
| 21637 | Develop knowledge specific to the issues of the older adult | 20 | Module | |
| 21633 | Use effective interpersonal communication skills in nursing practice | 38 | Module | |
| 21634 | Use fundamentals of microbiology in infection control | 28 | Module |
2.
Stage 2 - Learners to complete all core units listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21641 | Contribute to the complex nursing care of the client | 237 | Module | |
| 21645 | Contribute to the mental health care of the client | 36 | Module | |
| 21644 | Contribute to the nutritional status of the client | 16 | Module | |
| 21640 | Develop a sound knowledge of human anatomy and physiology (Part 2) | 38 | Module | |
| 21642 | Develop understanding of health issues of Indigenous Australians | 16 | Module | |
| 21643 | Promote positive health outcomes | 20 | Module |
3.
Stage 3 - Learners to complete all core units listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21647 | Contribute to the specialised nursing care of the client | 335 | Module | |
| 21646 | Prepare for the role of beginner practitioner | 24 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7100 | 50457 | Certificate IV in Enrolled Nursing | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D096 | HLT51607 | Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
2. The proponent for this course is Central TAFE on behalf of the Department of Education and Training. Training providers who wish to deliver the Diploma of Enrolled Nursing program, must obtain written approval from the proponent and be registered by their state/teritory accrediting body This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code [TBA].
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the Department of Education and Training or the Manager, Product Development at Central TAFE, Leederville Campus, Richmond Street, Leederville WA 6007, telephone (08) 9202 4770 or email carmen.broderick@central.wa.edu.au.
4. This qualification was entered onto STARS by Central TAFE on the 27/06/05.
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