The Diploma of Enrolled Nursing is a nationally recognised qualification delivered over three semesters. The Diploma consists of 26 Units, with five elective units included. The units deliver a broad overview of the essential knowledge and skills, through theoretical and practical application, to equip the student to meet the requirements of the contemporary Enrolled Nurse.

The Diploma of Enrolled Nursing gains credits towards the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) which is now delivered next door at Edith Cowan University on the same precinct as West Coast Institute of Training. This means students do not need to become familiar with new travel routes, relocate their accommodation or seek out local services, but can continue to live in the same community they commenced in and dedicate effort to their studies, which will already be linked though the library and other services shared between the two organisations. An active student support service exists to assist students to develop their study skills.

Partnerships with industry assist students to secure a link between their first practical placement and employment within specific graduate programs.

The West Coast Institute of Training environment, with its picturesque lake, provides an area for relaxation, prayer, study and meeting with colleagues. CAT bus services provide transport throughout the Joondalup area and learning precinct, providing students with the opportunity to save on travel costs. A boardwalk links West Coast Institute of Training directly to the train station and shopping precinct. As a result of delivering Hospitality training, West Coast Institute of Training is able to provide varied meals for on site and takeaway consumption assisting the student with their work-life balance during a busy semester.

Further information on career pathways is also available at:

Selection Criteria apply to competitive qualifications.  If there are more people applying for a qualification than there are places, you will need to supply additional information to the TAFE Admissions Centre with the Application Form.  The Selection Criteria are based on previous education and training, life experience and paid and unpaid work experience.

Prior to field placement, applicants will be required to provide evidence of the following:

Current Medical Certificate

Immunisation status records for Varicella, MMR, Polio, ADT, Pertussis, Hepatitis B

MRSA clearance

Tuberculosis clearance

Health Department Criminal Clearance

National Criminal History Record Check

Working with Children Check

Once you've chosen your desired course, you can apply and enrol as follows:

Full-time study

Applications for full-time study in Semester 1, 2012 have now closed.  However, applications may still be considered for some courses that have positions available.  To register your interest, please complete and submit a Safety Net Application Form (available on our website www.wcit.wa.edu.au) to the Institute directly.  Safety Net Applications will be processed from the 27th January 2012 and successful applicants will be contacted. 

If you have received your "letter of offer" from State Training Admissions advising you have successfully secured a position in one of our courses, you'll need to accept your place and enrol.  This can be done either:

ONLINE - Simply log onto the Student Portal and follow the steps to enrol in your course.  In order to complete your enrolment you will need a credit card (Visa or MasterCard only) to pay for the course in full.  All students claiming a concession on the course fee will be required to present their concession card/documents to Student Services within two weeks of attending their first class.

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ON CAMPUS - Visit West Coast and accept and enrol in your offered course during the days and times stipulated on your letter of offer.

Part-time study

Applications and enrolments for part-time study are undertaken in person at the Joondalup campus prior to the commencement of each Semester.  Part-time enrolments for Semester 1, 2012 will be available from 8.30am -4.00pm on the 24th and 25th January 2012 at the Joondalup campus.

Off-Campus Study

Call 1300 134 881 to apply and enrol at almost any time of the year.

Students enrolling into modules/units of competency or vocational courses/qualifications may be charged the following fees and charges:

·         Course Fees (Vocational Courses/ Qualifications)

Charged per unit based on the number of hours assigned to each unit.  The maximum Course Fee in 2012 is $606.00 (or $303.00 Concession) per Semester.

·        Resource Fees

Covers the cost of any materials and resources provided by the Institute.  The fee also covers internet charges and other services utilised by students in the course of instruction.  Resource Fees will vary depending on the content of the unit.

·        Other Fees

Covers the cost of other items (eg. Student Diary, Student ID Card) and services (eg. Security) provided by the Institute.  The 2012 Other Fee is $21.00 and is charged once per Academic Year.

Students enrolling into Access and Bridging courses will be charged the following fee:

·        Access & Bridging Fee

Charged as a flat fee per semester for Access and Bridging Courses/Qualifications.  The 2012 Access and Bridging fee is $25.00.  Students may also be required to pay Resource Fees and the Other Fee.

Please Note:

·    Students may also need to purchase textbooks, equipment and/or materials.

·    There are a number of ways to qualify for the concession rate.  Please contact the Institute for further information.

·    Payment options may be available for those experiencing financial hardship.  Please enquire at the time of enrolment.

·    Fees for International students are different to the above.  For information, contact Education and Training International. 

Fees, applications and enrolments for international students are different to those in this brochure. For information on qualifications and applications contact Education and Training International.

Phone - (618) 9218 2100
Fax - (618) 9218 2160
Email - study.eti@det.wa.edu.au
Web - www.eti.wa.edu.au

The Units of Competency listed in this brochure are those offered by this Institute. If you have successfully completed any units in this qualification with another Registered Training Organisation, the Institute may recognise this study as partial completion of the qualification.  Please note that not all Institute's offer the same elective units.

Alternative units may be available or you may be eligible for recognition of other training or experience.   To discuss your options, please contact the course coordinator.

Skills recognition is a formal assessment process which acknowledges the skills, knowledge and competencies that a student has gained through work, informal training and life experience. Students will be asked to provide evidence of skills and knowledge required by a set of national competency standards.  If successful, students will be given credit towards the achievement of a nationally recognised qualification.  This may mean that the student does not have to study to receive the qualification, or have fewer units to complete.

Contact the course coordinator if you think you may be eligible.  Fees are charged for Skills Recognition.

For further information on course details, selection criteria, course applications, course costs and enrolment particulars, please contact:

Student Services
West Coast Institute of Training

Joondalup Campus

35 Kendrew Crescent
Joondalup WA 6027

Phone: 1300 134 881

Email: info@wcit.wa.edu.au
Website: www.wcit.wa.edu.au

Due to ongoing screen development, information on screen may be different to the information that prints in the booklet. The information on screen is correct.  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

This qualification may have other elective units not currently on offer.  Contact the Institute for further information.