Section outline

  • The information below is a guide to some of the core information of the Diploma of Nursing. 

    There are 2 classes a day that run at:

    • 0830-1200
    • 1300-1630

    Please see below for allocated attendance days for your first semester. Days may change each semester. You will find out your allocated group on the first day of orientation.

    April 2026 Intake

     
    Campus  Group Normal Days of Attendance for Phase 1
    Box Hill E6A1 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    Box Hill E6A2 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    Box Hill E6A3 (Blended) Monday, Tuesday
         
         
    Lilydale  L6A1 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
         
    City  C6A1 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • In case of any public holiday on your regular attendance day, students will be required to attend another day of the week.
    • SWOT is not a period of break.  Students will be required to attend any teaching/placements/assessments during the SWOT block.
    •  Student may be required to attend some resits during the second week of break


    Course Structure:
    Your course will run for 2 years.  This is broken into 4 x 6 month Semesters known as Phases. You will complete 6-8 units per Phase. At the end of each Phase you will be required to go on a 2-4 week clinical placement.
    Please refer to the Course Planner relevant to your commencement date for all relevant dates and times.