The Division 2 nursing qualification is taught at colleges throughout Australia over varying course lengths from one year for full-time students to two years for those studying part time. The Division 2 nurses course at Swinburne University of Technology consists of 1349 taught hours, including 400 hours of supervised clinical practice.
The subjects taught during the Division 2 nursing training include core courses and electives, according to TAFE. Core subjects include working in the nursing profession, communicating with ethnically diverse clients and coworkers and infection control policies. Electives cover subjects such as administering a range of medications and analyzing health information.
By successfully completing the Division 2 nursing qualification, candidates can register and work as Division 2 Nurses in healthcare settings. These include mental health care and acute care in hospital or community-based environments.