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1 Nursing, Midwifery and Health Nursing Health Sciences Leading and Managing Health Services ehealth and Informatics Midwifery Paramedicine Occupational Health and Safety 1800 FED UNI federation.edu.au #FEDUNI CRICOS Provider No D RTO Number 4909

2 Why study Nursing, Midwifery and Health at FedUni? Be part of a network of health professionals who improve the lives of communities across the world. FedUni offers a number of qualifications in the nursing, midwifery and health fields, all with an emphasis on evidence-based practices, critical thinking, health advocacy and collaboration. Our programs also place a strong focus on hands-on experience, benefiting from our long-established connections with healthcare providers across the state. Professional Recognition A number of our nursing, midwifery and health qualifications are recognised and/or accredited by accreditation bodies and institutes at state and national levels, including: Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA) Ambulance Victoria Australasian Council of Ambulance Authorities Worksafe approved OHS training for HSRs Facilities The new Simulated Home Environment Learning Space (SHELS) at Mt Helen was funded by the Federal Government through the Department of Education and Workplace Relation s (DEEWR) Teaching and Learning Capital Fund. The innovative learning space provides simulation of a home environment. As a nursing or paramedicine student, you will find scenarios in which you will need to adapt to complex and unpredictable settings when providing support and care. Within Mt Helen s nursing facilities, there is a reproduction hospital, which is also utilised by our students. You will benefit from these unique facilities, with the experiences building greater confidence and proficiency in your ability to adapt and respond to rapidly changing clinical situations. Gippsland has a range of well-equipped teaching laboratories specific to each year level. The third year laboratory features an emergency zone with an advanced life-support training mannequin. As a midwifery student you will have access to a recently opened specialised training environment. What to study FedUni has a wide range of industry relevant programs at TAFE and Higher Education levels. Study options include: Nursing Health Sciences Leading and Managing Health Services ehealth and Informatics Midwifery Paramedicine Occupational Health and Safety Disclaimer: Information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of printing (September 2015). Federation University Australia reserves the right to alter any program, procedure or fee, as deemed necessary. Prospective students should confirm program information by visiting federation.edu.au and vtac.edu.au or by contacting the University directly. The information contained in this brochure may not apply to international students. To find out more regarding International Education, please call Produced by Federation University Australia, Marketing & Communications. Federation University Australia programs are delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. CRICOS Provider No D. National RTO Code: CC_ FEDERATION UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA CAREER GUIDE

3 How to apply To find out how to apply visit federation.edu.au/apply Let s talk about money For fee information visit federation.edu.au/studentfees For scholarships information visit federation.edu.au/scholarships Study modes For information about study modes visit federation.edu.au/studymodes Open Access Open Access undergraduate programs are those whose entry is based on applicants meeting prerequisite study scores rather than a minimum Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). For current Year 12 students this means that, provided you have met the prerequisites of your chosen program of study, your achieved ATAR is not a factor in our decision to offer a place; therefore, your study scores will indicate your eligibility for a place when you receive your school results in December and you will receive a provisional offer before Christmas if you meet the prerequisites. Nikita Hall Bachelor of Nursing Studying at Federation University has been the best decision I have made. I am currently studying Nursing, and I absolutely love it. I have learnt so many valuable new skills, whilst learning with so many like-minded people. I was surprised and really pleased to find the transition from year 12 to university so easy. There is so much support within the university from student services and academic staff to ensure you achieve only your best. The best thing about studying at Federation University is staying so close to home, and being able to utilise my skills within my community. In my career I would love to pursue oncology nursing, and with Federation s Bachelor of Nursing I am one step closer to achieving my dream. Open Access eligible programs are indicated throughout this booklet. For information about Open Access visit federation.edu.au/openaccess VISIT federation.edu.au/programfinder 1

4 ehealth and Informatics Careers in Nursing, Midwifery and Health Be part of a network of health professionals who improve the lives of communities across the world. As a graduate you may find employment in a variety of industries and occupations and with a variety of employers including: Nursing Industry sectors Aged care services Extended care facilities Mental health services Private health services Community health services General practice Midwifery Oncology Palliative care Paediatrics Schools Allied health services Consultancy Education Emergency services Fertility clinics Mental health Private hospitals Public hospitals Rehabilitation services Research Remote and rural nursing Occupations Aged care or gerontic nurse Clinical audit nurse Clinical nurse specialist Community health nurse Critical care nurse Emergency nurse General practice nurse Genetic counsellor Health information manager Health promotion officer Healthcare administrator Healthcare recruiter IVF nurse Medical writer Mental health nurse Nurse educator Nurse care manager Nurse practitioner Nurse researcher Nursing unit manager Occupational health nurse Oncology nurse Paediatric nurse Palliative care nurse Patient advocate Peri-operative nurse Registered nurse Remote area nurse Research nurse School nurse Midwifery Industry sectors General practice Midwifery Paediatrics Consultancy Education Fertility clinics Private hospitals Public hospitals Research Remote and rural nursing Occupations Community midwifery specialist Maternal and child health nurse Midwife Midwifery educator Midwifery manager Midwifery researcher Midwifery unit manager Neonatal intensive care nurse Industry sectors Departments of health Public and private hospitals Health system vendors Pharmaceutical companies Telecommunications providers Occupations Business analyst Clinical informatician/modeller/manager Consultant (e.g. laboratory information management) Manager of health informatics projects within and between organisations Health informatician Health informatics leader in hospitals Health information project officer/manager Health analytics practitioner Health information systems practitioner Hospital administrator Policy and procedure adviser/ developer/administrator Program manager Researcher on medical and healthcare projects Software or systems development engineer Terminology analyst Useful links There are lots of job searching websites and even some recruitment agencies who specialise in placing people into jobs in the Nursing sector. It is also useful for you to know about conditions of employment, labour market information and industry related support. Here are some useful links. actu.org.au anmf.org.au graduatecareers.com.au graduateopportunities.com careerone.com.au jobsearch.gov.au computermatching.pmcv.com.au joboutlook.gov.au ethicaljobs.com.au fwc.gov.au goinglobal.com mycareer.com.au gradconnection.com.au myfuture.edu.au 2 FEDERATION UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA CAREER GUIDE

5 Paramedicine Industry sectors Construction Defence Education Emergency services Government ambulance services Healthcare Manufacturing Medical Mining and oil Private ambulance services Sport and tourism Occupations Access team paramedic Air ambulance paramedic Ambulance clinical instructor Ambulance communications officer Ambulance community officer Ambulance paramedic Ambulance rescue officer Bicycle response paramedic Duty team manager Paramedicine educator Emergency manager Emergency services officer Extended care paramedic First aid instructor First aid officer Flight paramedic Graduate paramedic Group manager Industrial paramedic Intensive care paramedic MICA paramedic Medical equipment sales representative Non-emergency ambulance attendant Occupational health and safety officer Paramedic community support coordinator Paramedic intern Policy advisor Project officer Rapid response paramedic Researcher Retrieval paramedic Ski patroller Special operations team rescue paramedic Team manager Trainee ambulance officer Health sciences Industry sectors Health promotion Community health Allied health industries Health and sport Health policy development Psychology Biomedical science Research Area Health Services (NSW) Community health services Consulting firms in healthcare Consulting firms in social care Divisions of general practice Government projects and policy Graduate training programs with health organisations Hospitals and healthcare networks Health foundations Health promotion organisations Health insurance companies Non-government organisations (NGOs) in Australia and overseas Mental health organisations Pharmaceutical companies Public health sector Research institutes Universities Occupations Community development practitioner Health promotion practitioner Project officer Public health researcher Research assistant/research fellow Research and evaluation officer Clinical researcher or public health Data manager/coordinator Health administrator Health manager Policy developer Program manager/coordinator Research manager Senior positions in health organisations, locally and internationally Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Industry sectors Residential care services (aged care) Children's services Cleaning Residential care services (community services) Construction Disability services Education sector Emergency services Farming Forestry Foundries Healthcare sector Home care Hospitality Local government Major hazard facilities Manufacturing Mines Motor vehicle repairs Quarries Real estate Retail and fast food Road transport Security Stevedoring Storage and warehousing Waste and recycling Wood products manufacturing Occupations Occupational/industrial hygienist Hazardous materials/dangerous goods safety officer IT help desk OHS officer OHS advisor OHS auditor OHS coordinator OHS officer OHS manager OHS trainer OHS training and assessment officer Work health and safety coordinator Quality and OHS officer Health and safety manager Safety manager National safety manager Senior health and safety manager National health and safety advisor Senior health and safety advisor Health and safety coordinator VISIT federation.edu.au/programfinder 3

6 Pathways in Nursing, Midwifery and Health Foundation Access Studies (FAST) FAST is FedUni s alternative entry method into degree level studies if you don t have higher education entry requirements. FAST will give you the academic preparation you need to make the most of your Higher Education opportunities. FAST runs for one semester, and successful completion will guarantee you a place in one of FedUni s degree programs. Pathways to Study Our Pathways to Study programs will help you to develop entry level skills and equip you with the preparatory academic skills in literacy, numeracy, oral communication and information technology required for further study. To find out more about FAST and Pathways to Study visit federation.edu.au/prepare or call There are many ways for you to achieve the qualification you need for your chosen career. FedUni offers study at various levels in nursing, midwifery and health from TAFE Diploma level to undergraduate through to postgraduate and research. Use the below diagram to see how the levels of study work together, so that you can understand where each program or course is on your path to success. For information please visit federation.edu.au/pathways Diploma of Nursing^ National Course Code: HLT51612 Enrolled/Division 2 Nurse qualification # Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) VCE or equivalent or VCAL Bachelor of Nursing Registered/Division 1 Nurse qualification Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine Paramedicine qualification Master of Nursing NOTE: Depending on subjects undertaken, VCAL may be an entry option to some FedUni Open Access degree courses. Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Health Sciences (ehealth and Informatics) Graduate Diploma of Midwifery Midwife qualification Bachelor of Health and Physical Bachelor Education of Health (Honours) Sciences (Honours) Bachelor of Health Sciences (Leading and Managing Health Services) Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST) NOTE: FAST is an alternative entry option for most FedUni undergraduate programs. # Note that while VCE or VCAL are preferred, they are not required for entry into the Diploma of Nursing. ^The Bachelor of Nursing is subject to Australian Nursing Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) approval. 4 FEDERATION UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA CAREER GUIDE

7 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) Duration Location Application National Course Code 1.5 years FT or PT equivalent Wimmera Campus (Horsham) Direct Entry Requirements HLT51612 Must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and pre-training review Extra Requirements Attend an information session Police check Working With Children Check (WWCC) Begin your career in nursing With the Diploma of Nursing you will gain hands-on learning experience in our nursing labs as well as clinical experience through placements in residential aged care, acute, mental health and community settings. This program will provide you with the competencies, skills and knowledge to gain registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA). On completion, you will work under the direct or indirect supervision of registered nurses. Career opportunities You will be eligible to apply for Enrolled/Division 2 nursing positions in public and private health sectors including: Aged/extended care facilities Mental health Community General practice Industry experience Minimum of 400 hours of clinical placement. These placements take place in a variety of settings, predominantly in regional centres. Professional recognition Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA) Further study options Bachelor of Nursing Areas of study include: NOTE: This program is currently being reviewed and may not be available in For further information please contact 1800 FED UNI. Health information Nursing care plans Wound management Administer and monitor medications For further information, please visit: federation.edu.au/programfinder VISIT federation.edu.au/programfinder 5

8 Bachelor of Nursing Duration Location 3 years FT or PT equivalent Gippsland Campus (Churchill) Off-campus* *Online study with one week intensive blocks on campus at either Gippsland Campus or Mt Helen (Ballarat) Campus You want to improve people s lives and help them during difficult times. You want a degree where you spend time learning in a variety of clinical settings and a career where you are constantly updating your skills. We ll support you as you become a registered nurse. You ll learn to deliver the highest quality care that s focused on the person and use reasoning and evidence-based care to improve your patients outcomes. Application VTAC Code Open Access Eligible VTAC/Direct Areas of study include: Biomedical sciences General nursing Health promotion Health Nursing Psychology Public health Sociology Gippsland: Mt Helen (Ballarat): Off-Campus: Yes Entry Requirements Year 12: Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of any General Mathematics or Maths: Mathematical Methods or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics and Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any English, or interstate/overseas equivalent Non Year 12: Mature Age Entry Extra Requirements Police Check Working With Children Check (WWCC) Relevant vaccinations with signed declaration of immunisation status Non-Year 12: VTAC Personal Statement Your subjects include working with diverse communities, mental health, medical and surgical nursing, and palliative care. You ll also learn skills like leadership and management to give you even more confidence when you start your career. Your options will be wide when you graduate. You may choose to work in emergency illness, mental health, long-term care, intercultural health or population health. Wherever you work, chances are your career in nursing will be challenging, stimulating and rewarding. You may even decide to further your studies into a specialised nursing area including midwifery or paramedicine. Career opportunities You may work as a registered nurse in a variety of healthcare settings, including: hospitals community and primary healthcare school and industry healthcare mental healthcare medical practices Industry experience Minimum of 800 hours of clinical placement. These placements take place in a variety of healthcare settings across Victoria. Professional recognition Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA) Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Further study options Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) Graduate Diploma of Midwifery Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine Note: The Bachelor of Nursing is subject to Australian Nursing Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) approval. You can read student testimonials for the Bachelor of Nursing on pages 1 and FEDERATION UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA CAREER GUIDE

9 Bachelor of Health Sciences Duration Location Application VTAC Code Open Access Eligible 3 years FT or PT equivalent Gippsland Campus (Churchill) VTAC/Direct Gippsland: Mt Helen (Ballarat): Yes Entry Requirements Year 12: Units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 20 in English (any); or interstate/overseas equivalent Non Year 12: Mature Age Entry Extra Requirements Non-Year 12: VTAC Personal Statement Areas of study include: ehealth and informatics Leading and managing health services Psychology Sport and exercise science You re interested in health but not sure if you want to be a doctor, dietitian or nurse. You like the idea of working in health promotion and community health. You want a degree with the flexibility to choose the subjects you like while keeping your options open. In this degree, you have elective subjects that let you study a range of health areas, as well as subjects from other FedUni faculties. Once you graduate, you ll be prepared for entry into postgraduate degrees like medicine, allied health and dietetics should you choose. You ll learn about the public health challenges facing our society today, how to influence health factors and the best techniques to improve health and wellbeing. You will focus on promoting the principles of health to communities, developing policies for healthy living and providing advice for health regulations. You ll also learn the psychological, ethical and legal aspects of health to set you up for your future career. You ll focus on your favourite health sciences subjects, choosing from e-health and informatics, leading and managing health services, psychology or sport and exercise science. Your choices are almost endless when it comes to electives, with options from any of FedUni s degrees. You may like to study business, digital media or Japanese. Join FedUni graduates who are working around the world in the health sector in areas like health policy development, food science and occupational therapy. Career opportunities Health promotion Community health Psychology Allied health industries Health and sport Health policy development Research Further study options Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Postgraduate clinical programs in medicine, allied health, dietetics or other health disciplines VISIT federation.edu.au/programfinder 7

10 Bachelor of Health Sciences (Leading and Managing Health Services) Duration 3 years FT or PT equivalent Location Application VTAC/Direct VTAC Code Open Access Eligible Yes Entry Requirements Year 12: Units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 20 in English (any); or interstate/overseas equivalent Non Year 12: Mature Age Entry Extra Requirements Non Year 12: VTAC Personal Statement Be a leader, a motivator, a positive influence in people s lives. This degree offers you a future in hiring, training and developing the skills of health employees, in managing health organisations and advising the best practices for health workplaces. You ll graduate ready for work in the Australian and international health industry and have the edge as a confident leader too. Your specialised subjects include management principles, business communications and healthcare leadership and teamwork. It s these skills that will see you influence and motivate the staff around you as you enter the workforce. You ll learn about the public health challenges facing our society today, how to influence health factors and the best techniques to improve health and wellbeing. You will focus on promoting the principals of health to communities, developing policies for healthy living and providing advice for health regulations. You ll also learn the psychological, ethical and legal aspects of health to set you up for your future career. And you may like to cement your favourite area by studying a postgraduate degree in your chosen health field. Career opportunities You may work in any health organisation in positions that could eventually lead to leadership and/or management roles. Further study options Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Areas of study include: Leadership in health Managing people and organisations Management principles Health promotion 8 FEDERATION UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA CAREER GUIDE

11 Bachelor of Health Sciences (ehealth and Informatics) Duration 3 years FT or PT equivalent Location Application VTAC/Direct VTAC Code VTAC Code: Open Access Eligible Yes Entry Requirements Year 12: Units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 20 in English (any); or interstate/overseas equivalent Non Year 12: Mature Age Entry Extra Requirements Non Year 12: VTAC Personal Statement Areas of study include: Anatomical and physiological bases of the human body Applied project in health Business information systems Emerging technologies in business Health analytics and data mining Health information management Healthcare leadership and teamwork Intro to health informatics Introduction to health technologies Statistical methods Working strategically in healthcare contexts If you love technology and analytics and want to make a difference to people s wellbeing, we want you in this degree. The way data is used in the health industry is constantly changing. Hospitals, clinics and private practices need the best people possible to manage and use this information to help their patients. You ll learn how to manage health information and data alongside your core health science subjects like human biology, lifestyle and immunology. You ll learn about the public health challenges facing our society today, how to influence health factors and the best techniques to improve health and wellbeing. You will focus on promoting the principals of health to communities, developing policies for healthy living and providing advice for health regulations. You ll also learn the psychological, ethical and legal aspects of health to set you up for your future career. You can use these skills in Australia or overseas and you may decide to further your studies with postgraduate degrees in health information management and other health disciplines. This qualification also offers preparation for postgraduate degrees in health information management and other health disciplines. Career opportunities Health informatics Health information management Health analytics Health information systems Further study options Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) VISIT federation.edu.au/programfinder 9

12 Graduate Diploma of Midwifery Ballarat Duration Location Application Entry Requirements 2 years PT Direct Year 12 Entry: No Normal entry requirement: completion of a Bachelor of Nursing Special entry requirement: minimum of 2 years current clinical experience Applicants must provide proof of registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse. Extra Requirements Police record check Working With Children Check (WWCC) Relevant vaccinations with signed declaration of immunisation status Areas of study include: Foundations of midwifery Developing women centred care Midwifery practice Evidence based midwifery Introduction to human lactation Research based practice development in midwifery You can read student testimonials for the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery on page 17. Take the next step in your career The Graduate Diploma of Midwifery is an innovative two-year program, with a strong regional focus. It is designed to prepare registered nurses with the necessary knowledge, skills and values to be eligible to apply for registration as a midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Learning will take place on-campus and in the community with a number of major participating rural and regional agencies. Career opportunities Following successful registration, graduates may work as a midwife in either healthcare or community settings. Industry experience Minimum of 900 hours of clinical placement. The clinical component is the major focus of learning and comprises 900 hours supernumerary practice located in a range of relevant settings, including (but not limited to): Djerriwarrh Health Services St John of God Hospital, Ballarat Wimmera Health Care Group Ballarat Health Services Colac Area Health St John of God, Bendigo Warrnambool Base Hospital St John of God Hospital, Geelong East Grampians Health Service Maryborough Hospital Werribee Mercy Sunshine Hospital Professional recognition Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Further study options Master of Nursing 10 FEDERATION UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA CAREER GUIDE

13 Graduate Diploma of Midwifery Gippsland Duration 2 years PT Location Gippsland Application Direct Year 12 Entry: No Entry Requirements Non Year 12: Completion of a Bachelor of Nursing A minimum of 12 months professional clinical experience Applicants must provide proof of registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a registered nurse Extra Requirements Letter of support from employer Areas of study include: Woman midwife partnerships and normal childbearing Woman midwife partnerships and complex childbearing Public and primary healthcare in midwifery Contextual and professional issues in midwifery Become a qualified midwife competent in a range of settings This program is designed to prepare students with the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills necessary to practice midwifery in a multidisciplinary context. Skills for evaluating evidence for best midwifery practice, as well as for development of self, others and the profession, are also features of the course. You are exposed to a wide variety of perspectives and environments in order to help develop the ability to think critically about the role of the midwife in the maternity care setting. On successful completion of this program you will be eligible to apply for registration as a midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Affiliated hospitals provide employment and clinical support; you are required to apply directly to the hospital to secure a position for study. Career opportunities Graduates may seek employment in nursing midwifery practice within a wide range of healthcare services. Professional recognition Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Further study options Master of Nursing VISIT federation.edu.au/programfinder 11

14 Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine Duration 1 year FT From nurse to paramedic in one year Location Direct Application Year 12 Entry: No Entry Requirements Non Year 12 Completion of a Bachelor of Nursing A minimum of 12 months clinical experience Postgraduate/specialist qualifications and/or experience in an emergency department or critical care would be advantageous Extra Requirements Medical assessment by Ambulance Victoria s approved health provider Police record check Evidence of a comprehensive understanding of: basic life support; basic health assessment; basic ECG interpretation; basic use and theory of portable testing devices The Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine aims to provide you with the appropriate knowledge, skills and values, to be effective in providing paramedical patient care. This patient care occurs in pre-hospital environments to those who are suffering a health crisis, whether this be traumatic, medical, surgical and/or psychological. Career opportunities The program will prepare graduates for entry into the paramedic discipline as beginning practitioners who are competent to practice in a variety of clinical settings. Graduates will be eligible to apply for Graduate Entry Programs within Ambulance Victoria (AV) and Private Patient Transport Services. Graduates will also meet the requirements for employment with other pre-hospital and ambulance service employers throughout Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom (UK). Applicants are encouraged to discuss their employment options and locations of work with the relevant ambulance service. Industry experience Minimum of 160 hours (or up to 16 shifts) of industry placement. These placements will be organised by the Coordinator in consultation with AV, and may be anywhere in the rural/metropolitan region. Professional recognition Ambulance Victoria Full accreditation with the Australasian Council of Ambulance Authorities Further study options Master of Nursing Ambulance Victoria provides information about further education opportunities and career progression. Visit ambulance.vic.gov.au/index Image courtesy of Ambulance Victoria Areas of study include: Clinical paramedicine Paramedic clinical diagnostics Community, paramedic culture and practice Paramedic internship 12 FEDERATION UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA CAREER GUIDE

15 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety Duration Location Application National Course Code Entry Requirements 1 year PT Direct Year 12 Entry: No BSB41412 Must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and pre-training review Extra Requirements It is required that participants be in employment or have access to a workplace for completion of assessment A suitable level of literacy, some basic understanding of mathematics and science, and sufficient computer skills to complete work online with minimal support Candidates will be required for interview Do you need a work health and safety qualification? The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills to contribute to the implementation and maintenance of Work Health and Safety (WHS) management systems, and consultation and participation processes. This includes applying the hazard management process in identification, assessment and control of WHS risks. You will be able to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and to analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. The achievement of a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety reflects a capacity for roles which use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. Career opportunities Opportunities on completion of this program include WHS roles in both the public and corporate sectors, it will also qualify you for positions with WHS responsibilities. Professional recognition Safety Institute of Australia Further study options Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hazard Management Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management Areas of study include: Assist with compliance with WHS laws Assist with responding to incidents Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems Assist with workplace monitoring processes For further information, please visit: federation.edu.au/programfinder VISIT federation.edu.au/programfinder 13

16 Further study options WorkSafe approved HSR Initial OHS Training Course Duration: 5 days Location: Wimmera Campus (Horsham) External sites Workplace delivery (upon prior arrangement) Application: Direct This program is not assessed but is WorkSafe approved and intended to fulfil the representational training needs of workplace health and safety representatives (HSRs). HSRs are able to attend this training as a result of obligations on employers described in section 67 of the OHS Act 2004 (Vic). WorkSafe approved HSR Refresher OHS Training Course Duration: 1 day Location: Wimmera Campus (Horsham) External sites Workplace delivery (upon prior arrangement) Application: Direct Entry Requirements: Completion of the HSR Initial OHS Training Course (previously Initial 5 Day OHS Course for HSRs, Managers and Supervisors course). This program is not assessed but is WorkSafe approved and intended to fulfil the representational training needs of workplace health and safety representatives (HSRs). HSRs are able to attend this training as a result of obligations on employers described in section 67 of the OHS Act 2004 (Vic). Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Location: Gippsland Campus (Churchill) Application: Direct Entry Requirements: Completion of a bachelor degree in a relevant discipline with a distinction average or above. FedUni offers the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) as a pathway for students who have achieved a standard of excellence in their academic studies to pursue higher degree studies. There is an increasing expectation by governments and communities for evidence-based healthcare practice, as health policies impact upon the way services are delivered to the community. In this context nurses, as the largest group of health care providers, are central to the implementation of new, evidence-based practices. This requires nurses to increase their knowledge of and skills in, research utilisation and application. Successful graduates of the Honours year will make significant contributions to healthcare and to the discipline of nursing, through their knowledge, research and evaluation skills. 14 FEDERATION UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA CAREER GUIDE

17 Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Location: Application: Direct Entry Requirements: Completion of a bachelor degree in the relevant discipline with a high level of academic achievement, which is normally a distinction average or above in core discipline courses in the 2nd and 3rd years. This program aims to provide students with the opportunity to increase their specialist knowledge and develop their skills in their major field of interest in health sciences. The program provides research training for students, by developing their ability to identify and design research solutions and to organise and conduct research in an independent manner that takes into account the ethical implications and obligations associated with the conduct of research. Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hazard Management Duration: 1 year part-time Location: Application: Direct Entry Requirements: A bachelor degree or; a diploma or advanced diploma in OHS plus at least two years OHS experience in a workplace or; at least three years OHS management experience. Extra Requirements: It is strongly recommended that program participants be in employment or have access to a workplace for completion of assessment. The Graduate Certificate of Occupational Hazard Management program will provide health and safety specialists with the skills and knowledge to manage the health and safety function using evidence informed practice. You will learn to coherently argue, justify and implement solutions based upon the designing-out of health and safety problems. After completing the Graduate Certificate of Occupational Hazard Management you may enter the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management in the second year. Professional recognition Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management Duration: 2 years part-time Location: Application: Direct Entry Requirements: A bachelor degree or; a diploma or advanced diploma in OHS plus at least two years OHS experience in a workplace or; at least three years OHS management experience. Extra Requirements: It is strongly recommended that program participants be in employment or have access to a workplace for completion of assessment. The first year of the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management program incorporates the courses within the Graduate Certificate of Occupational Hazard Management. This program will provide health and safety specialists with the skills and knowledge to manage the health and safety function using evidence informed practice. You will learn and to coherently argue, justify and implement solutions based upon the designing-out of health and safety problems. The second year of the Graduate Diploma extends your OHS skills and knowledge. You will further develop your capacity in critical thinking, ability to influence organisations, and skills to implement OHS improvements. Professional recognition Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board VISIT federation.edu.au/programfinder 15

18 Master of Nursing Duration: 1.5 years to 2 years Location: Gippsland Campus (Churchill) Application Type: Direct Entry Requirements: Must have completed a four year Honours Bachelor degree, or Degree with Honours, at least second class honours level, that included a dissertation demonstrating the ability to undertake research at Masters level; or equivalent. Please visit federation.edu.au/programfinder for more information. The program will suit those students who have a specific interest in research and who wish to pursue, with supervision, an in-depth investigation of an issue of concern to the nursing profession. Master of Applied Science (Occupational Health and Safety) Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Location: Application Type: Direct Entry Requirements: Completion of FedUni s Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management or an equivalent qualification (in the last 5 years before candidature) and appropriate industrial experience, and have obtained an appropriate academic standard. Please visit federation.edu.au/programfinder for more information. The first two years of the Master of Applied Science (Occupational Health and Safety) is the Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management. The final component of the Master of Applied Science (Occupational Health and Safety) is normally taken as two years part-time and centres on a candidate s research project. It aims to produce OHS researchers who can evaluate OHS interventions and add to the evidence base for the subject. The main coursework component of the program is given in its first two years (the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management). The coursework in the final two years part-time is designed to develop research skills and support the candidate s research project. The degree is awarded on the basis of a thesis demonstrating a command of the knowledge and skills pertinent to the area of investigation as well as a critical appreciation and understanding of the relationship of his or her own work to that of others. 16 FEDERATION UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA CAREER GUIDE

19 Rochelle Thunder and Sarah Gladman Graduate Diploma of Midwifery Rachael Newitt Bachelor of Nursing Rochelle I have always wanted to work with women and babies and always had an interest in women s health. I had been working as a nurse for 4 years and had always wanted to become a midwife, this feeling of wanting more from my career pushed me to go back to uni. My favourite part of the program was the follow-through aspect where we followed families from early pregnancy through to parenthood. I was lucky enough to be placed at Ballarat Health Services for my clinical placement; I rotated through the antenatal clinic, antenatal ward, labour ward, postnatal ward, special care nursery and domiciliary care. I am now a registered nurse and midwife at Ballarat Health Services, working in the orthopaedic and maternity wards. I really enjoy working in maternity and the interaction with new and soon to be families, being involved in labour and birth is amazing, there is nothing like it. My study at FedUni prepared me for many aspects of my career. It is definitely a challenging course but it is absolutely worth it in the end. Be organised and surround yourself with supportive people, you won t regret it. Sarah I have always had a passion for helping women and children. Throughout high school I enjoyed studying health and human development and physical education. The body is an amazing thing and even more so throughout pregnancy. I absolutely loved being on placement and the hands on experience, I definitely learnt so much more. The breastfeeding unit was amazing and the lecturers were so knowledgeable. I am fully qualified as a midwife and nurse, I gained a position at Ballarat Health Services after completing my placement there, and I love working there. I also own my own business, Ballarat Pregnancy and Infant Massage, which I have been doing for 8 years. Both midwifery and massage work so well together. I love being able to help women, before, during and after pregnancy, and then follow on educating them on infant massage. This has been my dream and I have finally achieved it! My advice to students is to study away from uni, ask questions while on placement; but importantly have fun and enjoy, it s an amazing career! My dream career was to help people in need. After speaking to current students at Open Day and researching, I decided nursing was the career for me. I always thought that I would enjoy being a nurse because it s a career that is hands-on and involves people and communication skills which I felt I was good at. I have always had a strong connection with children and endeavoured to become a paediatric nurse, which I have succeeded in! The highlight of my degree was the clinical placements. They were always an exciting experience because I was able to put my theory into practice and Ballarat offered an extended number of weeks of placement. Clinical placement was a fantastic way to develop confidence in communication and better understand nursing processes, which helped with my graduate year. I completed the Graduate Nursing Program at the Royal Children s Hospital and I am currently employed here. I completed my graduate nurse year on the Platypus ward, which includes orthopaedics, urology, plastics, burns and trauma courses. I then obtained a scholarship to complete my Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics, through the University of Melbourne and the Royal Children s Hospital. I loved studying at Ballarat due to the unique, friendly and personal approach to learning. The teaching staff are readily available to provide advice and support, and help to expand your knowledge in the nursing environment. I encourage future students to put your mind to something and work hard. Everyone has the ability to succeed and reach any goal they set. VISIT federation.edu.au/programfinder 17

20 FedUni Open Day Last Sunday in August Ballarat and Gippsland Choose your own five star success story Our graduates have rated us for Teaching Quality, six years in a row 1. In 2014 we were also awarded for overall satisfaction 2 and ranked as having the highest rate of graduates in full-time employment 3 of any Victorian based public university. That s why success stories start here. Get in touch with us Call: info@federation.edu.au Visit: federation.edu.au Learn to succeed 1800 FED UNI federation.edu.au Connect with FedUni on social media facebook.com/feduniaustralia twitter.com/feduniaustralia youtube.com/feduniaustralia instagram.com/feduniaustralia FedUni 1. The Good Uni Guide ; 2. The Good Uni Guide 2014; 3. myuniversity.gov.au CRICOS Provider No D National RTO Code 4909