Charles Darwin University (CDU) Courses

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care as an Apprentice, candidates require:

• To be an Apprentice who has entered a Training Contract with their employer and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT
• Complete placement in an animal care facility for 20 days over their studies**

Students can undertake this course as non-Apprentices, candidates require:

• Complete placement in an animal care facility for 20 days over their studies**

There are no formal entry requirements for this program.

A pre-enrolment process to establish suitability to undertake the course and to determine support requirements will be conducted, which will include a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.

CDU Domestic Entry Requirements

There are no mandatory entry requirements for this qualification. However, applicants who wish to commence this course need to have completed CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health. The required skills and knowledge to undertake the qualification at this level; e.g. completion of Year 10 or equivalent, and a general command of spoken and written English, to be able to meet industry standards for communication. Generally, candidates will require evidence of the following for work placement:-

• A criminal history check https://nt.gov.au/law/crime/apply-for-a-criminal-history-check
• Ochre Card as per NT Legislation https://nt.gov.au/emergency/community-safety/apply-for-a-working-with-children-clearance

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

• Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
• Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
• Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
• Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
• Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
• Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
• Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
• Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
• ~Air Force: Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman
• ~Army: Corporal, Lance Corporal, Private
• ~Navy: Able Seaman, Leading Seaman, Seaman

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Candidates must also:

• Have essential fitness to participate
• Wear enclosed footwear
• Sufficient language, literacy, and numeracy skills to complete the course

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into VTP276 Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck, candidates require:

• Legal requirements - Appropriate driver's licence to operate in public places
• 18 Years of age if requiring a Forklift Truck Licence
• Hat
• High Visibility clothing (if possible)
• Sturdy enclosed shoes
• Sound L&N skills
• Unique Student Identifier (USI)