Download your Bachelor of Nursing Course Information handbook here. <ADD LINK to Handbook>
Checks and Clearances
You will need to be eligible for, and obtain, a Working with Children Check (for Queensland students, this is a Blue Card), a Disability Worker Screening Check, and a Police Check issued by the Australian Federal Police. See the post-admission requirements <ADD LINK to Nursing Page> page and the Course handbook for more information. Please note: You are responsible for any costs associated with meeting these requirements.
Mask Fitting
Mask fit testing is an annual requirement that ensures the correct size and brand of respirator mask for your face. A properly fitted mask provides healthcare workers an adequate seal to help protect against illness or injury from respiratory hazards in the workplace. See the post-admission requirements <ADD LINK to Nursing Page> page and the Course handbook for more information. Please note: You are responsible for any costs associated with meeting these requirements.
Immunisation and Health Records
TAFE Queensland follows the transparency requirements related to Infectious Disease status and Immunisation status, for its students as outlined by the NMBA and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Registration.
These transparency requirements are embedded within the registration requirements for registered nurses or those seeking to become registered in the nursing profession. Please see Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare (2010) for more information.
TAFE Queensland has a duty of care to its students, staff and patients to prevent disease transmission. Due to Workplace Health and Safety, all students must be up-to-date with their immunisations in order to minimise illness from communicable diseases and infections. See the post-admission requirements <ADD LINK to Nursing Page> page and the Course handbook for more information about vaccination requirements. Please note: You are responsible for any costs associated with meeting these requirements.
First Aid and CPR
You must obtain, or hold a current first-aid certificate and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate. TAFE Queensland offers the First Aid and CPR Skill Set (SSHLT0031) which includes Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HLTAID009) and Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) core units. The cost may vary dependant on requirements, between $150 - $360. See the post-admission requirements <ADD LINK to Nursing Page> page and the Course handbook for more information. Please note: You are responsible for any costs associated with meeting these requirements.
Disability, Impairment and Inherent Requirements
TAFE Queensland has a regulatory requirement to provide access to student support services and to promote and foster a safe environment on campus and online for its students, staff, and the public.
If you have a disability or impairment that detrimentally affects or is likely to affect your capacity to practice, you must self-identify to comply with the requirements of the NMBA. Please read the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Registration for more information and see the NMBA Registration.
Inherent requirements are the abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to meet the learning outcomes of this Bachelor of Nursing. You should carefully consider the inherent requirement <ADD LINK to PDF> statements, as:
- a guide for your learning during the course
- a way to identify challenges you may have in meeting the requirements.
If you have challenges related to a disability or health condition, contact AccessAbility Services to discuss possible strategies and reasonable adjustments. See the post-admission requirements <ADD LINK to Nursing Page> page and the Inherent requirements Factsheet for more information
Registration and Self-Disclosure
The AHPRA requires TAFE Queensland to register students upon commencement of the nursing degree. Upon completion of the nursing degree, graduates are eligible to apply for nurse registration in AHPRA. For current registration requirements, please visit the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. The process of nurse registration in Australia includes the disclosure of a criminal record or any significant medical conditions that can affect working as a Registered Nurse.
Orientation session
Orientation provides you with information about being a Registered Nurse. It will enable you to make an informed decision about your ability to successfully complete the course. At orientation, you will be informed about the academic calendar, time commitments, and other demands the course will place upon you, so you can make an informed decision about your enrolment at TAFE Queensland. Learn more >
Basic Key Skills Builder (bksb)
Successful applicants who have not already completed the BKSB, may be required to undertake diagnostic testing through the Basic Key Skills Builder platform. This testing is delivered by TAFE Queensland and is free of charge. This process identifies potential knowledge gaps in numeracy and literacy skills which enable TAFE Queensland to recommend relevant support services to assist you in your learning journey.
Student Profile
The student profile is a snapshot of data about all students who commenced undergraduate study in the most recent semester intake, including applicants offered in all offer rounds across all campuses and international students. A student profile is provided for TAFE Queensland as a whole as well as for each of our courses. The student profile shows the number of students admitted to the institution/course, along with their life and education experiences. As 2024 is the first offering for the Course , there is no current student profile available.
Advanced Standing
Advanced Standing comprises credit and recognition of prior learning. You may be able to have your prior studies or work experience count as credit towards your course and be able to graduate sooner. We call this 'advanced standing'.
Prior studies include units completed at TAFE Queensland or at another institution. Our policy is available here. This course has the following specific advanced standing as outlined here <ADD LINK TO PDF> .
Government Loan Schemes
This course is approved for FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that covers the cost of your tuition fees on your behalf. FEE-HELP is available to students who are not studying in a Commonwealth supported place (and are therefore not eligible for HECS-HELP).
International important information
International applicants who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.
Applicants under the age of 18 are required to participate in an Interview with the Course Coordinator prior to an offer being made by TAFE Queensland.
- Academic Requirements: Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to year 12.
- Non-school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. Overseas qualifications and supporting documentation presented for admissions consideration must be officially translated into English, including results and definitions, and they must also undergo an assessment by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training – Overseas Qualification Recognition.
Learn more about TAFE Queensland's English Language Equivalencies. Please note that the above language requirements are higher than those stipulated at TAFE Queensland due to the professional accreditation requirements for the course.