Students must have:

1. completed Australian year 11 and 12 or equivalent, or

2. completed a Certificate III qualification and above under Australian Qualifications Framework

A.  for applicants with English as their second language:

Proficiency in English language for people with English as a second language (this is also required for registration with AHPRA, NMBA as an enrolled nurse requirement):

a. 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). NOTE: We will only accept test results:

1. from one test sitting, or ii. a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if:
2. you achieve a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting, and

• • you achieve a minimum score of 7 in each component across the two sittings, and
  • no score in any component of the test is below 6.5

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

NOTE: Queensford College will only accept test results:

1. from one test sitting, or
2. maximum of two test sittings in a six month period only if: you are tested in all four components in each sitting, and you achieve a minimum score of B in each component across the two sittings, and
3. no score in any component of the test is below C.

c. the 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).

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NOTE: Queensford College will only accept test results from one test sitting, or a maximum of two test sittings in a six month period only if:

• a minimum overall score of 65 is achieved in each sitting, and
• you achieve a minimum score of 65 in each of the communicative skills across the two sittings, and
• no score in any of the communicative skills is below 58

d. the 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.

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NOTE: Queensford College will only accept test results:

1. from one test sitting, or
2. a maximum of two test sittings in a six month period only if:

• a minimum total score of 94 is achieved in each sitting, and you achieve a minimum score of 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking across the two sittings, and
• no score in any of the sections is below:
  
  • 20 for listening
  • 19 for reading
  • 24 for writing, and
  • 20 for speaking

Test results will be accepted if they were obtained within the two years before the date you apply to study HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing at Queensford College.  For the purposes of calculating time, if an applicant relies on test results from two sittings, time begins to run from the date of the earlier sitting

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B. for applicants with English as their primary language:

• Signed declaration saying that English is their primary language, and;
• have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, including at least two years between years 7 and 12. Recognised country means one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and United States of America.

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Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements

In accordance with Clause 1.7 of the Standards for RTOs 2015, Queensford College uses a range of mechanisms to identify any support individual students need prior to the enrolment or commencement (whichever is the earliest) and provide access to the required support throughout their training. One of the mechanisms used is the assessment of LLN skills and provision of support. Queensford College uses the LLN Robot as an LLN diagnostic tool to identify the suitability any support requirements.

Students will be required to undertake the LLN assessment at the College under supervision. Based on the results of the LLN assessment, support strategies will be identified and implemented to maximise the student’s chance of successful completion.

Queensford College does not recommend acceptance with very low scores. Queensford College recommends accepting students with one point below the required score as indicated on this ACSF Course profile.

ACSF Course Profile
‍Learning: 5
Reading: 5
Writing: 4
Oral Communication: 4
Numeracy: 4

The nursing program will include attendance of on-campus classroom lectures, simulated workshops in the skills laboratory (clinical training facility), self-directed study, and clinical placements. Students will also need to have a basic understanding and knowledge of how to use a computer device, as academic learning materials will be accessible via the learning portal for self-directed study.

Students will need to commit to full-time study over four consecutive terms for 78 weeks to achieve this qualification. Terms will include orientation (first term only), professional experience placement, mid-term break, a study or assessment recess, exam or assessment time and an end of term break.

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Clinical Placement for Nursing Prerequisites

Completion of learning and theoretical assessments must be satisfactorily achieved. While some Units of Competency permit the demonstration of practical skills in a simulated environment, it's important to note that certain skills may be assessed both in the simulated setting and during Clinical Placement for Nursing. The assessment criteria will be aligned with the specific requirements of each unit, ensuring a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of practical skills across different learning environments.

1. Valid Australian national police check;
2. Valid Overseas Police check or a statutory declaration (overseas students)
3. NDIS Worker check (NDISWC)
4. Valid Australian Working with children check (WWCC);
5. Current immunisation record with evidence of up-to-date vaccinations;
6. Current First Aid Certificate to meet the requirements of HLTAID011
7. Meet vaccination, occupational screening and other work placement/placement provider requirements

Students will need to ensure they are able to connect to the internet and have the capability to use our online learning system that meets the minimum technical requirements, which are:

• Access to a laptop/computer is preferred
• An operating system supporting the following browsers (current version and up to three most recent versions): Chrome, Firefox, Safari (excluding Safari on Windows), and Microsoft Edge
  • For Windows: Windows 10, 4 Gb RAM installed (minimum)
  • FOR MAC: Mac OS X 10.13 or above
• Access to Word processing software, such as Microsoft Word
• Reliable internet connection