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Peel Nursing Uni-Combo

Peel Education Campus Education Drive, Mandurah

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE 2018 COURSE

Applications close:

30th November 2017, at 4pm

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Welcome to the Nursing Combo Course at Peel campus This Course has been designed in collaboration with the Murdoch School of Health Professions to provide students with a unique opportunity to gain a formal qualification in Aged Care, whilst also gaining guaranteed entry to the Murdoch School of Health Professions to become a Registered Nurse (providing that all course requirements are met successfully). The Certificate IV in Ageing Support CHC43015 qualification you achieve will prepare you for work as Support Workers in adult day centres, or in-home support services. Students can also apply for employment as aides, multi-skilled support workers, nursing assistants, attendant carers or aged care support workers. The Certificate IV in Ageing Support CHC43015 was selected by Murdoch University as an appropriate entry level course for University studies. In your Nursing Combo year, you will be both a South Metropolitan TAFE student and a Murdoch University student. The course is designed to give an employment opportunity in Aged Care for ongoing university students whilst they continue their Nursing Degree, after completion of their Combo year.

Admission requirements

Applicants must be turning 18 or older in the year they commence the course. Read both application forms (one for South Metropolitan TAFE and the one for Murdoch University) and complete each in full. Attach any required documents and or information to your application (photocopies only please). ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: Applicants who have been educated overseas, require an overall English Proficiency IELTS result of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.5 – speaking, reading, writing). Please also be aware that after completing your full BN with Murdoch, for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, you will require an IELTS of 7.0

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If you are in Australia on ANY Visa, please advise South Metropolitan TAFE and Murdoch University before you apply for any course. Murdoch University and South Metropolitan TAFE have differing policies and application processes for International Students. For further information on each of the Institutes’ requirements, please contact:

Michael Lambert at South Metropolitan TAFE on 9229 8411

Vera Reicheld at Murdoch University Peel on 9582 5501 1. To be eligible for admission to the course you will need to meet the following

criteria: Applicants with Year 12 qualifications (from within the last ten years)

Minimum grade C in English Applicants without Year 12 qualifications

Relevant TAFE Certificate; e.g. Certificate III in Aged Care Work/Individual Support

Or

Other relevant subjects or work experience. Already completed a CHC33015 Certificate III In Individual Support?

Students, who have previously completed CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support Work, may be exempt from some units that form part of this Nursing Combo Course, this will be determined when you present your Certificate.

2. A current National Police Certificate is required for BOTH Murdoch University

and South Metropolitan TAFE – Please ensure you attach your National Police Certificate to your application

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3. For the Murdoch part of your application, you are required to complete a one

(1) page personal statement outline. The statement outline must be typed - not handwritten.

Use the headings below:

i. Personal attributes you will bring to your role as a Peel Aged Care bridge to Registered Nursing combo student and state why you think these are important.

ii. Describe the ways you plan to contribute to the community as a result of completing the Nursing Combo course.

iii. Why you believe you should be offered a place in the course.

Submitting your Application

Submit your application, along with any attachments (National Police Certificate, course Certificates, school results, qualifications, references etc.) and your personal statement to me via:

Email, to:

sharon.patterson@smtafe.wa.edu.au

Sharon Patterson Course Coordinator - Certificate IV in Ageing Support CHC43015 - Nursing Uni Combo South Metropolitan TAFE Peel Campus: Education Drive, Mandurah WA

OR

Deliver it in person to:

Sharon Patterson Course Coordinator - Certificate IV in Ageing Support CHC43015 - Nursing Uni Combo South Metropolitan TAFE Peel Campus: Education Drive, Mandurah WA

Please do not send in original documents

Keep a copy of your application for your own records

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Selection Process

Applications are assessed by a panel made up of Murdoch University and South Metropolitan TAFE staff. Your applications do not go to Admissions or the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC).

1. You will be notified of the outcome of your application in writing

2. If you have been successful at gaining an interview for possible selection in the course, you will be notified by mail with a follow-up phone call

3. If you have not been selected for a place in the course, you may be offered an alternate pathway

Following the interview process, successful candidates will be contacted and enrolment details will be explained.

Individual Planning

If you are offered a place on the course – you will be required to attend a planning session with the South Metropolitan TAFE course co-ordinator at the time of enrolment. You will be provided with a timetable and academic calendar and will be assisted with the enrolment process at this time. IMPORTANT You are required to either pay your full semester fees for the South Metropolitan TAFE component of the course enrolment on this day OR you can commence a payment plan and complete the payments by the end of each semester, to do this you must pay a deposit to secure you place on the course at the time of enrolment.

Transfer of credit

If you have completed any of the qualification units, you may be eligible for mutual recognition. This means you do not have to redo the units or pay for enrolment into them. Note: for this to happen it MUST be the same name and National code and you must provide documented proof. The list of required units are at the end of this information booklet.

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Timetables

South Metropolitan TAFE component:

Semester 1 Commences in last week of January for 20 weeks, and involves 15 weeks on campus - followed by 4 weeks full time work placement in an Aged Care Facility. The placement is organised by TAFE.

Classes are scheduled from Thursday to Friday generally between 8.30am and 4pm, however this may be subject to alteration. Timetables will be given out when you enrol for your first semester. Semester 2 Commences in July and you will then need to enrol for the second half of your course. As in semester 1, your course will include both institute based and workplace based training and assessment. This program also runs for 20 weeks.

The class time to workplace ratio may vary according to the target group needs identified during semester 1 and the timing of your Uni exams or commitments. The finalised timetable for Semester 2 will be issued when you enrol in the second half of the course

Term dates & breaks at South Metropolitan TAFE:

School holidays and Public Holidays are breaks with South Metropolitan TAFE Attached is an Academic Calendar identifying your official TAFE breaks. These weeks, along with the other shaded dates, means that your classes will not run at TAFE (however, you may still be required to attend Murdoch Uni) TAFE, 2018 Semester / Term dates

Semester 1:

Term 1: Monday 29th January – Friday 13th April (then a 2 week break)

Term 2: Monday 30th April – Friday 29th June Semester 2:

Term 3: Monday 16th July – Friday 21st September (then a 2 week break)

Term 4: Monday 10th October – Friday 7th December

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Murdoch University component:

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are allocated for University units in Semester 1 and 2. Semester 1 BNR100: Transition to Nursing Studies – online unit

Semester 2 BNR150: Health and Human Behaviour – online unit

Term dates & breaks at Murdoch University:

Murdoch, 2018 Semester / Term dates Semester 1:

Commences – 5th February

Study Break is in week 4, 26th Feb – 2nd March

Study Break is in week 9, 2nd April – 6th April

Study Break is in week 15, 14th May – 18th May

Exams commence week 16, 21st May Semester 2:

Commences – 30th July

Study Break is in week 5, 27th Aug – 31st Aug

Study Break is in week 9, 24th Sept – 28th Sept

Study Break is in week 15, 5th Nov – 9th Nov

Exams commence week 16, 12th Nov

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

There are opportunities to gain recognition for prior learning or undertake self directed work experience as an alternative to work placement with South Metropolitan TAFE. These options will be fully explained by your course co-ordinator during your enrolment and student study plan meeting.

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Enrolments

Students enrol separately for South Metropolitan TAFE and Murdoch University. You are supported to do this via the Course Co-ordinator and the Murdoch Student Services Officer. Both institutions have separate enrolment days and procedures. These will be outlined to you if you are successful in your application.

****You can NOT enrol in this course on line**** South Metropolitan TAFE FEES:

Semester 1 Semester 2

Certificate IV in Ageing Support CHC43015 Stage 1

Full Fees Concession Certificate IV in Ageing Support CHC43015 Stage 2

Full Fees Concession

$1186.25 $354.05 $1625.00 $485.00

*Support / resource

$216.15 $216.15 *Support / resource

$197.11 $197.11

Total $1402.40 $570.20 Total $1832.11 $692.11

*These fees are based on 2017 figures and may increase, all fees and units are subject to change

Please note:

Students who are unemployed are urged to contact an employment agency i.e. Mission Australia or Community First to seek assistance with fees.

You can apply to pay off your fees with South Metropolitan TAFE. You will not be eligible for a final result until fees are paid.

These costs assume you are eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place, which in turn is dependent on citizenship.

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Murdoch University Fees:

Semester 1 Semester 2

BNR100: Transition to Nursing Studies

Fees BNR150: Health and Human Behaviour

Fees

$793 $1131

*These fees are based on 2017 figures and may increase, all fees and units are subject to change

Please note:

These costs assume you are eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place, which in turn is dependent on Certification citizenship requirements

If you have Permanent Residence only – you are liable for full fees with Murdoch

All fees are subject to change

Most students will have access to deferred payment arrangements through the HECS-HELP scheme

Full details on Commonwealth Supported Places at University and payment options can be obtained from the Murdoch University Prospective Students’ and Admissions Centre (9360 6538), or from the “going to uni” website: http://www.hecs.gov.au/information.htm

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Books & other costs South Metropolitan TAFE:

There are no additional book fees; these are included in your resource fees. To help you get prepared for your course, I suggest you have a lever arch for each day that you come to campus – these files are larger, keep everything together easier & you don’t lose anything if you drop them In your files have:

file dividers ready file paper or a lecture pad clear plastic sleeves for handouts, PLUS extra clear plastic sleeves to submit

any paper-based assessments (as we don’t use staples as assessments are put through a photocopier & scanned)

Other items you will need:

Black / blue pens Highlighter USB (8GB minimum will be sufficient) Enclosed water bottle for classroom

Clothing considerations: I include this for safety reasons, as your course involves hands-on training in our training room / classroom & also when participating in the first-aid class.

Closed in, flat shoes (no heels, sandals or thongs) Pants / jeans / trousers as it will be safer for working with equipment in the

training room Appropriate top / shirt If you have long hair, please be prepared to tie it back

Technology items: You are welcome to bring in your own tablet, mobile phone etc. & use the free Wi-Fi available on the campus, but they are your responsibility. I allow mobile phones to be used in class (on silent) as they may be used as a tool - dictionary, translator, accessing our online resources, however these need to be used appropriately & not to disrupt other learners Please note you will be required to purchase a uniform top. Details will be provided. Murdoch University:

No lectures, tutorials, uniforms or equipment are necessary for the BNR100 and BNR150 online units. However, they do offer students the opportunity to drop in to discuss anything unit related with their Unit Co-ordinator.

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Delivery level and content

Certificate IV in Ageing Support CHC43015 This qualification addresses work primarily in Aged Care services within defined organisation guidelines and service plans. These workers:

Carry out activities related to maintaining an individual’s well being through personal care and/or other activities of living.

May provide services to individuals with complex needs, and/or work with groups of older people.

Work may include training and support to promote independence and community participation, which may be provided as part of activities and programs in a variety of settings including community and centre-based programs.

Report to service managers and liaise with professionals and other service providers

May be required to supervise and/or coordinate a limited number of other workers.

Occupational titles may include:

Support worker Personal care worker

Care supervisor Program coordinator - social programs

Care team leader Day activity worker

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Certificate IV in Ageing Support CHC43015 Subjects necessary to complete the qualification

SIN National

Code Name of Unit

CORE UNITS: 15

AVC96 CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

AVC91 CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people

AVC89 CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people

AVC88 CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk

AVC87 CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia

AVC70 CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery

AVC66 CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs

AVC53 CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being

AVC54 CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families

AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

AVB80 CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance

AVB56 CHCPAL001 Deliver care service using a palliative approach

AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

AVB19 HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems

WG739 HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

ELECTIVE UNITS: 3

AVC31 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships

AVC60 CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support

AVC90 CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies

South Metropolitan TAFE also includes some extra Support Units in the program to support you in your study and to provide you with the best opportunity to succeed.

The Nursing Combo team at South Metropolitan TAFE and

The Murdoch School of Health Professions team would like to wish you

well in your chosen career and we hope you enjoy your time with us.