Incorporating a clinical work placement, this hand-on qualification provides you with the nursing skills and knowledge required to be eligible for registration with the Australian national nursing and midwifery regulatory authority. A list of required vaccinations will be supplied by the Institute. Students will be responsible for the costs associated with requirements. If placements are undertaken outside of metropolitan Melbourne any accommodation costs that may be incurred will be the responsibility of the student. This qualification covers the application of nursing skills and knowledge required to be eligible for registration with the Australian national nursing and midwifery regulatory authority. In a typical week, Diploma of Nursing students will usually attend classes four days per week with approximately 60 percent theory and 40 percent coursework practical placement. The teaching methods used include lectures, class discussions, flexible delivery, group work and coursework practical placement. The assessment methods include tests, assignments, class presentations, posters, reports, skills assessment, work sheets and coursework practical placement. Modes of Study This course requires face to face classroom study and compulsory work placement (arranged by Kangan Institute) of 120 hours Major Study Areas Communication in health Safe work practices Healthy body systems Work with diverse people Work with older people Career pathways Graduates may seek employment as a: Accommodation Support Worker Community Care Worker Nursing Assistant Residential Care Worker