FFS288-1
English for Academic Purposes - Nursing
Program CRICOS Number:065357M
This program will prepare students for entry into academic study at Southbank Institute of Technology or University.
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Career Opportunities
Self, professional and academic development.
Satisfactory completion of this program will give students without IELTS 6.0 access to Certificate and Diploma level formal Nursing programs at the Southbank Institute of Technology, provided they also meet the entry requirements for these programs, as specified above.
Satisfactory completion of this program will give students without IELTS 6.0 access to Certificate and Diploma level formal Nursing programs at the Southbank Institute of Technology, provided they also meet the entry requirements for these programs, as specified above.
Entry Criteria
Students must be 18 years of age, or turning 18 years of age within their first year of study
and,
For this program:
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 530, ISLPR 2+
For Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) HLT51607-1:
IELTS 6.0 (no individual score lower than 5.5) or ISLPR 3 on all skills
Or
IELTS 5.5 (no individual score lower than 5.0) AND successful completion of 10 weeks SBIT EAP – Nursing program
School leavers must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies.
and,
For this program:
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 530, ISLPR 2+
For Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) HLT51607-1:
IELTS 6.0 (no individual score lower than 5.5) or ISLPR 3 on all skills
Or
IELTS 5.5 (no individual score lower than 5.0) AND successful completion of 10 weeks SBIT EAP – Nursing program
School leavers must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies.
Program Articulation
Successful completion of this program may assist students without IELTS 6.0 to gain entry into the Diploma of Nursing at the Southbank Institute of Technology and/or may contribute towards study credits.
Program Duration
Full Time 10 weeks
20 hours per week = 200 hours
20 hours per week = 200 hours
Program Award
Statement of Completion
Venue
- Southbank Campus
How to Apply
Contact Southbank International Services:
Email: sbit.international@southbank.edu.au
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 111
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Australia
Telephone: +(617) 3244 5100
Facsimile: +(617) 3244 5588
Applications Close
Program intakes are in April and October leading to direct enrolment in the Diploma of Nursing. There are limited places in the program, and applicants may be placed on a waitlist. Please note that EAP Health is mandatory for students without IELTS 6.0 who wish to gain entry to the Diploma of Nursing. Also note that students must attend from the first week of the program - no late starts will be allowed.
Cost
$3,500.00
A single administration charge of $150 applies to all new students.
Program fees include some textbooks, however a basic text book will be required for each level of study. The cost of each basic text book is approximately $60.
For Additional Information
| Location: | International |
| Telephone: | 617 3244 5100 |
| Facsimile: | 617 3244 5588 |
| Address | |
| In Person: | International Services Level 1, C Block Ernest Street South Brisbane |
| Mail: | Southbank International Services Locked Mail Bag 111 SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101 AUSTRALIA |
| Email: | sbit.international@southbank.edu.au |
| Find us at: | www.sbi.net.au |
Course Outline
| Curriculum Overview: Work each week is skills-based around a weekly topic Skills covered each week – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday • Study Skills • Reading • Writing • Listening • Speaking/Pronunciation • Vocabulary • Language (grammar, functions, idiomatic and colloquial) Assessment tasks are integrated into the curriculum as per the assessment schedule. There are also homework assignments and suggestions for additional out of class reading tasks. | Week | Topic |
| Week One | The Hospital |
| Week Two | The Hospital 2 |
| Week Three | Health and Disease |
| Week Four | Medical Treatments |
| Week Five | Symptoms and Pain |
| Week Six | Medication |
| Week Seven | The Human Body |
| Week Eight | Nutrition |
| Week Nine | The Elderly |
| Week Ten | Medical Health Care and Culture: Group Research Project |
International Student Information
Southbank Institute of Technology is situated in the city of Brisbane and is Queensland’s largest Government Vocational Education provider, with over 30,000 student enrolments per year. Southbank Institute of Technology is an ideal place to study. The Institute campus is located at Southbank close to Brisbane’s Central Business District (CBD) and vibrant inner city areas.
Students at Southbank Institute of Technology have access to the Institute’s wide range of facilities and services. These include the Auditorium, Beauty and Natural Therapies Clinic, Bookshop, Cafe, Computer Laboratories, Conference and Function Facilities, Gymnasium and a Restaurant. Some of these facilities are staffed by the students from the Institute.
Teaching methods combine face-to-face delivery, self-study and project work. Students may be required to complete work experience and/or field trips to be eligible for the program award. Southbank Institute of Technology assists students in finding appropriate organisations in which to complete this component. The majority of classes are conducted in modern, air conditioned venues. Students have access to computers in our extensive library and e-Learn centre located on campus.
Students may be required to sit for both open and closed book examinations and in some cases may be required to perform skills tests and/or oral presentations. Individual or group project work may also be used to determine competency.
The International Sales and Administration Teams consists of administrative and support staff, dedicated to assisting students throughout the various stages of study. This assistance ranges from Program Information to Admission Procedures, Entry Requirements and requirements for extending studies to Diploma or Degree level. The International Student Support Officer provides assistance with accommodation, Overseas Student Health Cover, public transport information and can refer students to other support services within and outside the Institute.
Students at Southbank Institute of Technology have access to the Institute’s wide range of facilities and services. These include the Auditorium, Beauty and Natural Therapies Clinic, Bookshop, Cafe, Computer Laboratories, Conference and Function Facilities, Gymnasium and a Restaurant. Some of these facilities are staffed by the students from the Institute.
Teaching methods combine face-to-face delivery, self-study and project work. Students may be required to complete work experience and/or field trips to be eligible for the program award. Southbank Institute of Technology assists students in finding appropriate organisations in which to complete this component. The majority of classes are conducted in modern, air conditioned venues. Students have access to computers in our extensive library and e-Learn centre located on campus.
Students may be required to sit for both open and closed book examinations and in some cases may be required to perform skills tests and/or oral presentations. Individual or group project work may also be used to determine competency.
The International Sales and Administration Teams consists of administrative and support staff, dedicated to assisting students throughout the various stages of study. This assistance ranges from Program Information to Admission Procedures, Entry Requirements and requirements for extending studies to Diploma or Degree level. The International Student Support Officer provides assistance with accommodation, Overseas Student Health Cover, public transport information and can refer students to other support services within and outside the Institute.
This brochure was last updated Friday, 13 January 2012
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 January 2012 and 30 June 2012. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements. From the 1st January of each year, programs are subject to a fee increase in line with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 January 2012 and 30 June 2012. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements. From the 1st January of each year, programs are subject to a fee increase in line with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI).
