1

CELTIC TRAINING

Diploma of Nursing HLT54115

COURSE GUIDE AND GENERAL INFORMATION 2017

RTO 40179

www.celtictraining.com.au

2

Celtic Training (RTO 40179) registered under the Australian Skills

and Quality Authority (ASQA) is a nationally recognised training

organisation with its’ main training centre in Adelaide and is a

member of the iCollege Group.

Our focus is on providing students with quality, flexible learning, by

delivering a range of training products aimed at enabling you to

commence working in the health industry or for current health

workers to increase their skills and knowledge.

Please note:

This course is subject to accreditation by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and

approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Celtic Training intends commencing delivery of the

HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing in 2017 and is taking expressions of interest however we are unable to confirm enrolment

of students in this course until such time as accreditation and approval has been received.

3

Introduction

Welcome to our Course Guide for HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing which

provides a comprehensive range of information about our principles and

practice in the delivery of the Diploma of Nursing course. This course is

funded under the Government of South Australia’s WorkReady initiative

subject to eligibility criteria and is delivered over an approximately 16 month

time period.

Celtic Training has a strong history of high quality, campus-based and

blended industry-based training and a reputation for providing high quality

graduates to the nursing and health and community care industries in

Australia.

Our Diploma of Nursing course has a strong practical focus, which will

prepare you to work as a qualified Enrolled Nurse. It is the only qualification

that can lead you to becoming registered with the Australian Health

Practitioner’s Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse.

Celtic Training offers:

Professional high quality training with a personal touch by registered,

experienced and specialised clinical educators, with the most up-to-

date and evidence based material

A combination of flexible delivery modes, including online, classroom

based (face to face training), self-directed learning, and practical

‘hands on’ clinical skills

Practical job-relevant experience through industry standard simulation

in our clinical labs and individually facilitated clinical placements in both

public and private hospital, aged care and other health facilities.

We look forward to welcoming you at Celtic Training.

4

The Enrolment Process

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing course at Celtic Training are as follows:-

You will need to be 18 years of age or over

You will need to be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident or have a permanent

humanitarian visa or certain temporary visas with study rights

To access WorkReady funding you will need to successfully pass the Government’s Literacy

and Numeracy Assessment (LANCA) with an exit level of 3 or above in Reading, Writing

and Numeracy and comply with all other entry requirements of Celtic Training.

As required under the VET Guidelines (2015) a copy of your Core Skills Test results must be

retained by us for a period of at least 5 years. The completion of the Core Skills Test and face-

to-face student interview assists us to determine whether you have the Foundation Skills required

to cope with the training, or whether you will need additional learning support, or require an

additional program of study that will develop your Foundation Skills either during the course or

to be completed before the training begins as a condition of enrolment.

Student Interview

The face-to-face student interview is an ideal opportunity for you to ask our team any specific

questions you may have about studying with us.

It also gives us an opportunity to get to know you, discuss your motivations for studying the

Diploma of Nursing and any challenges you think you may have with study. This is the time we

can help you develop a Support Plan to overcome any identified challenges, including Language,

Literacy and Numeracy.

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has a number of provisions in place and it

is a requirement of registration that you are able to demonstrate and legally declare yourself to

be of good character to practice in the field of nursing. The interview is an opportunity for us and

you to discuss the requirements of nursing as a profession, including the NMBA registration

standards.

Progressing to Enrolment

Upon meeting the entry requirements and attending an interview where you have been able to

articulate your ability to meet the demands of this course, we will make you an offer of enrolment.

To accept this offer, you will be required to complete various documentation. Once we have

reviewed your enrolment paperwork you will be sent a Confirmation of Enrolment letter with final

details regarding the course, and details of your fees and payment options.

5

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)

RPL is an assessment process that assesses competencies that you may have already achieved.

Where assessment is completed via RPL, the requirements of the Standards do not change,

We offer all students the opportunity to apply for RPL. It is important to note that RPL is not

guaranteed and you will need to provide sufficient evidence to be assessed against the current

competencies listed in the Diploma of Nursing. You are able to apply for RPL at any time during

the course of study however this needs to be undertaken before commencing the unit(s) of

competency for which you are applying for RPL.

CT will be granted where recognised units of competency or qualifications have been achieved

from Australian RTOs. Evidence of verified statements of attainment and qualifications must be

provided upon commencement of the course.

Where a Competency Achieved result is demonstrated in a unit of competency with the same

code as being assessed a direct Credit Transfer will be granted.

Should the updated unit of competency not be equivalent you may seek RPL or enrol in the

unit(s) on a stand-alone basis. Please note, charges may apply for this service.

Course Cost

The student contribution fee for the Diploma of Nursing with WorkReady funding is $4,000

payable as follows:-

A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 payable prior to course commencement and three quarterly

payments of $1,000. Please note, a full deposit refund will be made if notification of course

withdrawal is made in writing at least 14 days prior to course commencement. If notification of

course withdrawal is received less than 14 days prior to course commencement then a $500

refund would be made.

Student Fee Inclusions

Tuition fees for the course are inclusive of the following items:

Tuition and classes

Online resources provided by us

Induction and orientation

Uniform items (x 2 shirts)

Student identification badge/travel concession card

Manual handling

Student counselling and support

6

Administration, insurances, placements and facilitation.

Incidental Costs

Our Diploma of Nursing course involves some additional compulsory items which you will be

responsible for paying for including:-

Immunisations / vaccination status report

DCSI criminal history check

Textbooks (which may be purchased at Orientation or from a supplier of your choice). First Aid

Course Structure

The course will be conducted over 16 months. It is expected that students will spend the equivalent of 2 days a week in class for theory and practical sessions. You will be required to supplement the face to face attendance through completion of online self-directed learning packages, workbooks and assessment materials. This will require on average, a commitment of at least 30 hours per week study time to be completed by you in your own time.

There are four clinical placements to be completed which cover Residential Aged Care,

Community/ Primary Care, Mental Health and Acute Care settings. These will be undertaken in

full time mode. The following units of competency will be covered:-

he Core units Unit Title Nominal

Hours

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 40

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 25

CHCPR003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 120

HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status 90

HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information 60

HLTENN001 Practice nursing within the Australian health care system 100

HLTENN002 Apply communication skills in nursing practice 50

HLTENN003 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care 50

HLTENN004 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans 110

HLTENN005 Contribute to nursing care of a person with complex needs 90

HLTENN006 Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment 45

HLTENN007 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy 250

HLTENN008 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice 30

HLTENN009 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions 60

HLTENN011 Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health problems 70

HLTENN012 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems 50

HLTENN013 Implement and monitor care of the older person 75

HLTENN015 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting 80

HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 25

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care 25

7

Elective Units

Unit Title Nominal Hours

HLTENN010 Apply a palliative approach in nursing practice 50

BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities 40

CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice 65

HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment 25

BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness 50

Clinical Placements

As part of the course you will be required to complete compulsory clinical placements which will

be undertaken in a variety of clinical settings which may include Residential Aged Care,

Community / Primary Care, Mental Health and Acute Care environments. These will vary between

10 to 30 working days in duration and will require attendance for 5 days per week. Attaining your

qualification is, in part, reliant on successful completion of these clinical placement hours.

Therefore you should be aware that if you miss any of the scheduled placements you will need

to make up any time missed and it is possible that this may be at a later date and in a completely

separate facility. There may also be some personal out of pocket costs for the extra facilitation

required, particularly if the reason is, for example, due to your own disorganisation or lack of

completion of assessments.

During the compulsory clinical placements you will be rostered according to standard industry

shifts. The following shifts are provided as examples only as shift times can vary between

facilities:

Early 7:00am to 3:30pm 6:30am to 2:00pm Late 1:00pm to 9:30pm 1:30pm to 10:00pm Night 9:00pm to 7:30am 9:30pm to 7:00am

Please Note: These shifts may include weekends and / or public holidays as determined by some

placement host facilities. It is important to note this may impact you if you work in a part time

job or have other commitments.

We will negotiate clinical placements on your behalf with various facilities and every effort is made

to organise for your placement to be at a host facility near to where you live. However at times

this is out of our control and due to industry pressures we must accept locations that are available

in various areas, including regional locations. You should generally allow for travel to and from

your placement venue of up to one hour each way.

In some circumstances, due to State placement pressures, placement access issues may require

amendments to your course timetable. Unfortunately we have no control or jurisdiction over this

process but will work to provide you with as much notice as possible about these amendments.

You will be supported in your clinical placements by host facility preceptors, facilitators and our

qualified staff.

It is critical that you utilise every learning opportunity whilst on clinical placement as it is here

that you will gain the confidence and competence to help you gain successful employment on

completion of your course. You must be fit to perform all duties required when on placement and

we expect that you ‘get in there’ and take every opportunity you have to practice your newfound

skills and apply your training to practice.

8

Cancellation of Placements by Students

Organising clinical placements is a complex and time-consuming exercise. We schedule windows

of time in course timetables during which actual placement dates are determined after the course

has commenced. You are expected to make yourself available for the complete window of time

scheduled for each placement. A cancellation fee may apply if you are unavailable for any

placement window and you do not give us written notice of your unavailability more than 10

working days before the start of any placement window as indicated on your course timetable or

as otherwise notified. This fee will be waived only under specific circumstances limited to:

Medical condition preventing attendance at placement (doctor certificate required)

Death of an immediate family member

Unforeseen carer obligations for immediate family members.

In the event you are unable to complete any scheduled placement you will not be permitted to

continue in the course with your current group. We will work with you to determine the best

course deferral option for you. You should note that any course deferral (without a sickness

certificate or equivalent) may incur a fee and could extend your completion date by as much as

12 months. We are also unable to guarantee that any cancelled placement will be available at the

same host facility.

Clinical Placement Pre-requisites

In order to complete the course, you will be required to meet course assessment requirements

and complete all clinical placements to the required standard. To facilitate the allocation of a

clinical placement, you are required to provide evidence of meeting all of the following pre-

requisites:

A completed DCSI Criminal History Check (refer to DSCI Criminal History Check)

A current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003) Please note an additional cost will be made for this.

A current Manual Handling Certificate

A current immunisation record with evidence of up to date vaccinations

Completion of any relevant electronic health records system training and on-line hospital

orientations, where required.

IMPORTANT: These criteria for placement are not negotiable and if you fail to provide the

necessary evidence to us in the timeframes we specify, your course progress and possibly

completion will be at significant risk. You are strongly encouraged to pay particular attention to

these requirements and to act on them as quickly as possible.

9

You will also need to ensure you are up to date in regards to:

Academic results (competency achieved in all academic assessments relevant to the area

of clinical placement)

Course fees

Course attendance.

DCSI Criminal History Check

To work as an Enrolled Nurse, graduates will be required to register with AHPRA (please refer to

Becoming Registered as an Enrolled Nurse for information). In order for you to be assessed

as suitable for registration by AHPRA, you must have undergone a DCSI Criminal History Check.

This includes Police Clearance and Screening Assessments in:

Child-related employment screening

Vulnerable person-related screening

Aged Care sector employment screening Disability sector employment screening

A National Criminal History check is also a pre-requisite for allocation of clinical placement. If you

are aware of any prior criminal convictions, you are encouraged to speak with the Course

Coordinator prior to enrolment.

IMPORTANT: You are strongly encouraged to make all applications for criminal record screening

and clearances as early as possible (even before your course commences). Your access to clinical

placements depends on you providing us with evidence of your criminal history, and we have no

influence over how quickly this evidence can be provided to you.

Application forms will be provided at enrolment.

If during the course of your enrolment, changes occur to the status of your National Criminal

History Check, you are required under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009

to notify us as well as the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). As national regulators

of nursing practice in Australia, under their direction your enrolment may be suspended or

cancelled. We may also decide to suspend or cancel your enrolment independent of the NMBA.

Immunisation Requirements

Health care workers may be exposed to and transmit vaccine-preventable diseases, therefore

maintaining immunity in the health care worker population helps prevent transmission of vaccine-

preventable diseases to and from health care workers and patients.

As stated previously, prior to undertaking clinical placements you will be required to be screened

and vaccinated as per immunisation guidelines for health care workers to ensure your own

personal safety and that of patients, staff and visitors from the potential threat of exposure to

vaccine-preventable diseases all students.

10

To enable Celtic Training to assess your vaccination status, to increase immunisation awareness

and to update records, you will be required to provide documented evidence of your immunisation

status.

The following is a list of recommended vaccines for health care students along with minimum

acceptable evidence of immunity. This information is subject to change and we suggest you check

these requirements at the time of your enrolment.

Disease Minimum acceptable evidence of immunity

Influenza (Flu) Documented evidence of influenza vaccination during the current influenza season.

Confirmation of immunity post-vaccination is not required.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

Documented evidence of measles, mumps and rubella antibody (IgG) on serology or documented evidence of 2 measles vaccinations at least one month apart or born before 1966.

Confirmation of immunity post-vaccination is not required.

Varicella Zoster (Chicken Pox)

Documented evidence of varicella antibody (IgG) on serology or documented evidence of varicella vaccination or a history of prior chickenpox or shingles (no documentation required for history of infection).

Confirmation of immunity post-vaccination is not required.

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis

Documented evidence of a booster dose of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine in the last 10 years.

Confirmation of immunity post-vaccination is not required.

Poliomyelitis History of vaccination with a primary course of 3 vaccinations (documentation is not required).

Confirmation of immunity post-vaccination is not required.

Hepatitis B1 Documented evidence of Hepatitis B core antibody or documented level of

Hepatitis B surface antibody (>10mlU/ml) following completion of a course of Hepatitis B vaccine.

Confirmation of immunity post-vaccination is required after completion of the vaccination course for all Health Care Workers.

1 It is a requirement that all students involved in patient care must have evidence of Hepatitis B immunisation. A full course of injections must be completed and serology report evidencing conversion obtained prior to your first clinical placement.

Hepatitis A2 Documented evidence of hepatitis A antibody on serology (IgG) or

documented evidence of completed course of Hepatitis A vaccine.

Confirmation of immunity post-vaccination is not required.

2 Applicable if you have worked in remote indigenous communities or with indigenous children in NT, QLD, SA and WA

Tuberculosis Screening

You will need to confirm that you have completed the screening questionnaire provided by SA Tuberculosis Service (http://www.pages.on.net/questionnaire.php)

11

Further information on immunisation can be found at:-

www.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/Handbook10-

home

Please Note: As a student health care worker, you also need to know your HIV and Hepatitis C

status; however you do not need to inform Celtic Training of the result. If you have one or both

of these infections you must seek confidential medical and career advice from an infectious

diseases specialist.

All information provided by you will be treated confidentially and stored securely in accordance

with the Commonwealth Privacy Act (1988).

If for cultural, religious or medical reasons you are unable or unwilling to be immunised in

accordance with the guidelines set out by the Department of Health, your enrolment and

consequent completion of the course may be suspended pending negotiations with host facilities

to facilitate you on clinical placement. We hold no jurisdiction over this matter and the negotiated

result will be final. If hosts are not able to facilitate your placement you will not be able to meet

the assessment requirements of the units of competence and as such your enrolment will be

cancelled.

IMPORTANT: Your immunisation status is a critical criterion for access to clinical placements. It

can take several months to complete courses of immunisation and you are strongly encouraged

to commence this process with your health professional as soon as you decide to accept the offer

of a place in this course. We cannot adjust course timetables for you if you fail to act on these

requirements early enough and accept no liability for any negative impact on you that may arise.

Course Attendance

Attendance is important to your success and to ensure you don’t fall behind academically.

Students who regularly attend classes have better outcomes, including employment outcomes.

Attendance provides you with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and values

required to demonstrate competence.

You are required to notify your Educator prior to any training and / or assessment that you are

unable to attend. You may be asked to provide a medical certificate.

Our requirements for attendance are as follows:

You are expected to attend sessions as indicated by the timetable.

Attendance at scheduled in class sessions is compulsory and 100% attendance is required.

Ensure you arrive 5-10 minutes before the scheduled start time. If you are unable to

remain for the duration of the session, you should advise the Educator prior to the

commencement of the session and sign out when leaving.

Sessions often include exercises and activities that form part of the overall assessment for

the unit. Sessions often involve individual student participation and therefore any time

12

miss in sessions may jeopardise your success and you may need to rebook the whole

session to complete the requirements.

If you are unable to attend pre-booked sessions for any reason, please notify your

Educator by email (admin@celtictraining.com.au) or phoning Reception by 09:00 on that

day and leave a message.

If you have missed too many contact sessions, you are likely to be not adequately

prepared for assessment and/or clinical placement, which may create delays in your

training pathway.

If any assessment or skills laboratory session is missed due to absence, you will be issued

a Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) result (unless you present a medical certificate or a prior

arrangement has been negotiated with the Educator). Only in exceptional circumstances

will you be permitted to sit missed assessments.

Deferral from a Course or Unit of Competency

If you wish to defer from a course, you must do so in writing. Note that deferral is not

automatically granted and may have a financial impact. An administration fee to process your

deferral will apply. A maximum of 1 deferral only will be permitted.

Please Note: When deferring to a future course, any increase in fees for that course will apply.

A maximum period of 12 months will apply for all deferrals. Decisions regarding deferral options

are subject to superseded Qualifications and teach out periods relating to each training product.

Cancellation of Course or Unit of competency

Should we reschedule or cancel a course, training session, or practical placement, you will be

notified as soon as possible.

Automatic Course Withdrawal If you fail to attend 8 consecutive planned sessions or contacts without giving prior written

notification to us of your withdrawal, then you will be considered to have withdrawn from your

course of study.

In the event of course abandonment, your enrolment will be terminated and you will be required

to pay any outstanding fees for which you are liable. No evidence of your studies will be provided

to you until outstanding fees are paid in full. A written notice will be sent to your address on file.

Training and Assessment

You will be assessed throughout the course in a variety of ways.

These include:

13

Written assessments (workbooks, essays, exams)

Clinical skills laboratory assessments

Demonstrations

Interviews / competency discussions

Role plays

Oral presentations

Questioning

Problem based scenarios

Work place observation.

If you do not attain a Satisfactory (S) in your primary attempt (1st attempt) you will be awarded

the result of Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) and will be given feedback on the areas that need to be

rectified. Should additional support be required it is your responsibility to request additional

assistance or clarification as soon as possible after receiving initial feedback.

Re-assessment

A supplementary assessment (2nd attempt) will be provided should the result of Not Yet

Satisfactory (NYS) be awarded for the primary attempt (1st attempt). Based on the level of

understanding demonstrated, you will be asked to address the gaps in your evidence by re-

submitting or re-demonstrating part or all of your assessment.

Should the result of Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) be recorded for the supplementary assessment

(2nd attempt), you will be counselled by your Educator and provided options in regards to

continuance in the course based on your ability to meet the academic requirements. You will be

offered some additional support, counselling and assistance as needed by our staff or referred to

specialist support providers as appropriate. This maybe at an additional cost to you.

Missed In-person Assessments

If you are unable to attend any in-person assessment activity failure to advise your Educator of

your inability to attend will automatically attract a result of Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS). Re-

assessment will be scheduled as soon as practicable and this will be graded as a supplementary

assessment (2nd attempt). This may result in delays to your course progress, should this be a

pre-requisite to placement or a pre-requisite unit as outlined below. Please Note: A medical

certificate may be requested as proof of inability to attend or provision of evidence of extenuating

circumstances.

14

Clinical Placements and Pre-requisite Units

It is a pre-requisite of your clinical placement that all coursework including assessments is up to

date; therefore Clinical Placements will not be confirmed if you have any outstanding coursework

or assessments.

Where coursework or assessment evidence remains outstanding for such units you will not be

permitted to continue in the course until those outstanding items have been satisfactorily

completed.

Submitting of Assessments

Assessments are accessed and submitted via our online Learning Management System (LMS) and

you are provided an orientation on this system in the first week of the course. Should you have

any questions on the operation of the LMS, please raise this with your Educator. Please ensure

you keep a copy of all your assessments.

Notification of Assessment Results

Most assessments are electronically managed and e-collected via our LMS. The aim is for

Assessments to be graded and returned to Students in a timely manner.

Failure to Submit by the Due Date and Extension Requests Dates have been allocated to each assessment task and will be administered through the Learner

Management System (LMS).

If you are unable to meet the date set for submission of assessment tasks you must contact your

Educator and discuss the need for extension. A request for extension must be made in writing or

via email and be approved by your Educator a minimum of 48 hours before the assessment is

due. A maximum of 1 week extension will be granted for written assessments. You will be required

to show evidence (e.g. sick certificate) for longer extension requests. In the absence of an

approved extension, assessments submitted after the due date will receive the result of Not Yet

Satisfactory (NYS). This will automatically be recorded as a 1st attempt and your submission will

be graded as your 2nd attempt. If you can’t satisfy the assessment requirement then you run the

risk of not progressing through the course.

Course Progression and Unit Results

Course progress is monitored closely throughout the duration of each course. If you are

considered to be at risk of not meeting course requirements you will be provided additional

support and where appropriate a Support Plan will be implemented to assist you.

You must achieve a result of Satisfactory (S) in all assessment tasks to receive a Competency

Achieved (CA) outcome for the Unit overall. The result of Competency Achieved (CA) in each Unit

must be attained in order to progress through the course and receive the full qualification on

completion.

15

If you have received Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) after your supplementary assessment (2nd

attempt) for any assessments in a Unit you will receive a Unit result of Not Yet Competent (NYC).

Please Note: If you have received Not Yet Competent (NYC) for more than 2 units, you will be

required to defer to a later group, incurring a $100 deferral fee. You may also be liable to repay

for some units depending on your circumstances.

A maximum of 1 deferral is allowed before you will be withdrawn from the course.

Rights and Obligations

You are bound to comply with the rules and regulations stated in our Policies and Procedures

which are subject to change from time to time. If you wish to enol as a student you must complete

and sign all enrolment documentation as required for your course.

We shall be under no liability whatsoever to you for any loss or damage, including personal injury

or death, sustained at or upon our premises howsoever caused, and whether in respect of any

negligent act or omission by us, our employees, agents or servants, to notify you of any risk or

danger of which we had no prior knowledge nor ought reasonably to have had such knowledge.

We reserve the right in our absolute discretion to review and alter the organisation and/or

structure of our courses at any time. If any material alteration is made before the commencement

of a course, we will endeavor to notify you, but we shall not have any liability if we are unable to

notify you.

Notwithstanding the provisions of these terms and conditions, nothing removes your right to take

further action under relevant Australian consumer protection laws and to pursue such legal

remedies you may have under such laws.

Access and Equity

We apply access and equity principles throughout all of our policies and procedures to promote

full and equal participation of all students in our training products, to foster an environment free

of discrimination and harassment, and to assist students to identify and achieve their desired

outcomes.

We meet the fairness principles under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the Standards

by offering a ‘cooling off’ period as appropriate.

Where there are any changes to agreed services, we will advise you as soon as practicable,

including in relation to any new third party arrangements or a change in ownership or changes

to existing third party arrangements.

If due to unforeseen circumstances you are unable to continue your training, you may wish to

apply for deferral to a future scheduled training course (if available)

Student Support

Student support includes any educational and support services that you may need to assist you

in your training.

16

We provide you with access to the necessary support to meet the requirements of the training

product as specified in training packages or VET accredited courses. In some cases this may

include referring you to third party specialist providers of support.

We use a variety of methods to identify your support needs as part of the selection process. The

aim is to identify any additional assistance you may require in areas such as literacy, numeracy,

English language or physical capabilities to complete each course. If you are identified as requiring

additional support you will be provided with a copy of the Student Support Information Sheet and

a Support Plan will be developed with you to help address your identified needs.

We will accept no responsibility where you fail to achieve course outcomes due to a learning

difficulty experienced by you where you have not made us aware of such difficulty and where we

have the capacity to meet the requirements of that learning difficulty.

Any additional external learner support services will be at your own cost.

Facilities and Resources

All students are responsible for treating our facilities, staff, and resources with care, respect and

courtesy.

We aim to provide a high quality education and training service in which all students are

encouraged to strive for excellence and fulfil their potential. Unacceptable behaviour may hinder

the academic progress or work performance of others. In order to familiarise yourself with these

processes and standards please refer to our Code of Conduct Policy.

We reserve the right to recover costs from you if you are identified as causing damage through

wilful acts or negligence, to our property or resources or the property or resources of any of our

partner organisations.

Code of Conduct

Our students and staff have the right to work and study in an environment free from harassment,

bullying, discrimination and threatening behaviour.

When representing our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) all students, staff, contractors

and visitors are expected to behave in a considerate and courteous manner when dealing with

other staff, students, clients and members of the general public.

You have a responsibility to:

observe all stated or agreed rules or behavioural guidelines however they may be put

into effect

behave in a manner which does not interfere with the learning or work of others

conduct yourself in a responsible and professional manner while at any of our training

facilities or on clinical / field placements.

17

Violence, intimidation and harassment are not consistent with a safe and supportive learning

environment and will not be tolerated.

Please refer to our Code of Conduct Policy which clearly defines student and staff rights and

responsibilities that relate to appropriate behaviour.

Professional Dress and Appearance

At Celtic Training we have a commitment to promote a professional image in all aspects of our

business. This includes the personal appearance of our staff and students.

Unless otherwise directed by your Educator, the following criteria are to be met by both male

and female students at all times while on campus and whilst on clinical placement.

Identification badge must be worn at all times

Clothing must allow for ease of movement to ensure safe posture in all positions

required to perform nursing care.

General Appearance

Jewellery should be kept simple and the style should not be hazardous (for example:

plain wedding ring, studs or sleepers)

Pierced body jewellery should be restricted to the ears, unless completely hidden by

clothing or meeting the Workplace Health and Safety standards of the facility at which

you are attending for reasons of your course

Hair must be clean and neat and if longer than shoulder length, tied or secured at the

back of the head with plain ties or clips

Fingernails must be clean and short. Nail polish and acrylic nails are not acceptable on

clinical placement.

Shoes

Shoes are to be a dark colour (for example: black, navy, charcoal)

Shoes are to have a broad heel base, preferably flat with arch and instep support

(height no greater than 4cms)

Shoes must be completely enclosed (sandals, ballet flats, thongs, ugg boots, sandshoes

/trainers are not permitted)

Shoes are to have well maintained non-slip soles.

18

Dress Code

Dark colour (for example: black, navy, charcoal) trousers.

Polo shirt or Celtic Training logo shot (2 supplied as part of tuition fee – replacements or

additional shirts/tops can be purchased).

Student Registrations

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is responsible for the registration

and accreditation of 10 health professions across Australia. AHPRA’s operations are governed by

the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009 (the ‘Act’), which came into effect on 1

July 2010.

In order to maintain the student register in line with the requirements set out in the Act, we are

required to forward a list of all nursing and / or midwifery students who have commenced a

course of study.

Change of Personal Details

Please ensure that you notify us of any changes to your contact details. This assists us to keep

your details up to date and to contact you should the need arise.

Your individual details or records will not be released to a third party without your written

permission, or where required by law.

As a Registered Training Organisation we are required to submit data sourced at enrolment to

the national VET administrative collection as a regulatory requirement. This may include

Government departments and agencies and authorised VET related bodies or VET regulators.

You may view records of your enrolment, financial standing, and course or unit progress by

applying in writing to us. A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required.

Students enrolled into a LMS (online) program will be able to view results and assessment history

through your login 24 hours a day 7 days a week, throughout the duration of the course.

If you have changed your name and wish your study records, including parchment to reflect this

change, you must tell us in writing no less than 7 working days before you complete your course.

You will need to provide appropriate certified documents as evidence.

Student Feedback

To continually improve our services to students, we are committed to listening and responding to

your feedback.

Ways you can provide us with feedback include:

19

Direct to your Educator or Course Coordinator

Student forums

Online surveys.

We welcome and listen to everyone who provides feedback, treat all feedback with confidentiality,

and take appropriate action on feedback received. Your feedback also assists us to improve our

services to you. We also like to hear about the positive things too!

From time to time we will send you surveys about your experience with us. We will be grateful

for your considered response as these are important sources of information to help us improve

what we do, and the way we do it.

Completion of Course

On completion of your course including all competencies and practical placements (where

applicable) you will receive one copy each of a parchment and academic transcript within 30 days.

If you have not achieved all competencies and practical placements (as required) you will receive

one copy of a Statement of Attainment detailing the unit(s) of competency you did achieve within

30 days of course completion.

Should you require additional or replacement copies of your parchment or statement(s) of

attainment please contact Student Services. A minimum of 10 working days’ notice is required

and fees apply.

Complaints and Appeals

As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) we are committed to developing and maintaining an

effective, timely, fair and equitable complaints and appeals handling system based on the

principles of natural justice and procedural fairness.

Please refer to our Complaints and Appeals Policy and its associated documents which are

made available to our students and staff.

Emergencies

Accidents

All medical emergencies and accidents involving injury must be reported immediately to our

staff so that first aid or other care can be arranged without delay.

This should result in medical assistance arriving as soon as possible. If this cannot be achieved

for any reason, telephone for an ambulance on 000 (refer to Ambulance Cover below).

Stay with the injured person until first aid or medical assistance arrives.

20

Ambulance Cover

Medicare does not cover ambulance costs. If an ambulance takes you to hospital, you will have

to pay the ambulance charge unless you have appropriate Ambulance cover.

Hazards and Near Miss Reporting

Students and staff are all responsible for reporting any hazards that may cause injury or

damage. Please report hazards or near misses to our staff as soon as possible.

Health Conditions

If you have a personal health condition that may be critical under certain conditions or at certain

times, please advise either your Educator and / or Course Coordinator before you commence your

course, or as soon as you become aware that you have such a condition. All information will be

treated as confidential and is required to enable us to provide treatment or support in an

emergency situation. This information may also be important for your safe participation in clinical

placements.

General Information

Celtic Training Contact Details

National Telephone: 1300 692 358 or (08) 8211 8272

National Email: admin@celtictraining.com.au

Address: 146 – 148 Hindley Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Our Reception / Student Services area is attended by one of our staff between 8:30am to 4.00pm

Monday to Friday (except for public holidays).

Please contact us via the telephone or email address provided above to make appointments with

educators, for assistance with paperwork or any other course related enquiries.

Student Facilities

Tea and coffee making facilities are provided at no cost. You may choose to bring lunch or buy

lunch on / off site however food is not to be consumed in training rooms or skill laboratories.

Please keep these facilities tidy and free from rubbish at all times.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

All students undertaking nationally recognised training delivered by a Registered Training

Organisation (RTO) will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

A USI gives students access to their online USI account which is made up of ten numbers and

letters. It will look something like this: 3AW88YH9U5.

21

If you are a new or continuing student undertaking nationally recognised training you need an

USI in order to receive your qualification or statement of attainment. If you don’t have a USI you

will not receive your qualification or statement of attainment.

Once you create your USI you will need to give your USI to each training organisation you study

with so your training outcomes can be linked to your USI account.

Further information can be found at www.usi.gov.au

IT Requirements

You will be required to utilise computers for this course so a basic understanding and

knowledge of how to use the following is essential:

Microsoft Windows XP or above

File management (saving and opening files, uploading to and downloading from the

internet)

Microsoft Office 97 or above (MS Word)

Internet browsing / searches

Send / receive emails.

A BYOD (bring your own device) policy applies to our campuses. Wifi is available to all students,

and you are responsible for providing your own suitable device and for all antivirus and other

digital security protection for your device.

Identification Badges

Following enrolment you will be issued with an identification badge which must be worn at all

times whilst in class and on clinical placement.

Counselling

Counselling is available for a range of issues and practical difficulties including career decisions,

personal issues, course and study difficulties and grievance/mediation issues. All counselling is

private and confidential and concerns can be discussed without fear of judgment or criticism.

Your Educator and Course Coordinator are available to assist you.

Messages (Student)

Messages are not taken for you except in emergency situations. Every effort will be made to

deliver the message but no responsibility is taken if you cannot be located or a message cannot

be delivered.

22

Mobile Phones

Mobile phones are to be turned off during all sessions and are to remain in your bag. If expecting

an urgent call, please discuss your need with your Educator and leave your phone with reception.

A written warning will be given if you consistently breach this.

Smoking

We support a smoke-free workplace and as such there are no designated smoking areas in or

around our facilities. Smoking is not permitted in any building and you are not permitted to leave

course activities, including classes for smoking purposes.

Please also be aware all staff have direct responsibility for ensuring compliance with this policy.

Becoming Registered as an Enrolled Nurse

Upon successful completion you will exit this course with a Diploma of Nursing. Graduates wishing

to work as an Enrolled Nurse must register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation

Agency (AHPRA).

AHPRA Application Process

AHPRA has put in place systems to make registration for graduates as streamlined as possible

and are recommending that students apply for registration at least four (4) to six (6) weeks before

the end of their course.

To ensure you receive the most up to date information regarding registration, please access the

AHPRA fact sheet specifically related to Graduate Registrations at

www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Graduate-Applications.aspx

Under the Act, the National Boards have set registration standards that aim to ensure that every

registered health practitioner has the qualifications and skills to provide safe care to the

Australian community. As part of your application you will be asked questions about how you

meet the registration standards set by the National Board for your profession. They are

published on each Board website, accessible via:www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Graduate-

Applications/Registration-Standards.aspx.

The Registration Standards specific for the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) can

be found at http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx

These mandatory registration standards include:

Criminal history registration standard

English language skills registration standard

Professional indemnity insurance arrangements

Professional development requirements

23

It is imperative that you familiarise yourself with the NMBA mandatory registration standards and

satisfy yourself that you meet those requirements. If you are unsure you should contact your

local AHPRA office for clarification before commencing your course.

Celtic Training take no responsibility whatsoever should you fail to satisfy any of the registration

requirements.

Registration Fees

Your initial application will incur an application fee and a fee for annual renewal of registration

also applies. Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of

Australia and are available to view on their website (www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au).