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Charles Darwin University (CDU) Courses

First Nations Pre-Law Program

Non-Award

Casuarina, Casuarina, Waterfront Darwin, Waterfront Darwin, Waterfront Darwin, Darwin
The First Nations Pre-Law Program is a 3.5-week full-time intensive introduction to study law for First Nations students. This free program provides basic academic skills and knowledge in legal research, writing, reasoning and advocacy, and a pathway into CDU's Bachelor of Laws.
Entry Requirements

This course is only available for First Nations peoples who would like to pursue a career in law and be supported through peer-to-peer learning and mentoring.

Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
78.60%

Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation

Certificate

Palmerston
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in the sport and recreation industry in an administrative or organisational capacity.
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however students will need to demonstrate an appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake this program.

Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
73.50%

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Certificate

Alice Springs, Palmerston
International students: Applications for Semester 2 2024 are open. Semester 1 course intake full and applications are now closed. Application for semester 2 will open in June 2024.This qualification reflects the role of chefs and cooks who have a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen.
Entry Requirements

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.

While there is no qualification entry requirement,
students will be expected to have employment in a relevant position in a commercial kitchen to satisfy the requirements of core unit SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook which requires students to complete 48 restaurant services.

Students must wear work clothing suited to the industry,
the Training Restuarant is a simulated work environment, therefore closed in shoes with non-slip soles are compulsory. Refer to the Resources section for a list of uniform and tools required to undetake this qualification.

As part of the application process, it is important that you meet the minimum academic entry requirements. If you have any questions, please email the International team: international@cdu.edu.au. We look forward to helping you through the process of applying to study with us at CDU.

ProgramsEntry requirements
Certificate level programsA qualification equivalent to Australian Year 10
Diploma and advanced diploma programsA qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

Agriculture Pre-Employment Course

Non-Award

Katherine
This training course has been designed to prepare potential employees for living and working on remote cattle stations. Training is based around day-to-day activities carried out on working cattle stations.
Entry Requirements

CDU Domestic Entry Requirements

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

This is a physically demanding course and students must be fit, active and able to function effectively in a tropical environment. The industry is seeking people with a strong work ethic, an optimistic approach to life, a desire to continually improve, and who possess integrity and strong moral character.

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills to read, write and record basic measurements.

Study Mode
In person

Certificate II in Cookery

Certificate

Alice Springs, Palmerston
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in kitchens who use a defined and limited range of food preparation and cookery skills to prepare food and menu items. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision.
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification, although students will be expected to have employment or have access to a suitable commercial kitchen to complete the required restaurant service periods.

The student attends a formal interview with the course coordinator to assess if the student is suitable for the course and has a clear understanding of the course requirements.

The students are sent a pre-enrolment information pack including student information, campus information, equipment and uniform requirements and costs of the course including a flyer. On commencement, the students complete enrolment forms, complete a learner support indicator assessment to determine any learner support needs, receive course information such as training dates and content. The students are given a campus tour and tour of the kitchen facilities where they will be undertaking the duration of the course.

Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person

Electrical Contractors Course

Non-Award

Casuarina, Alice Springs
This course covers the development of plans and policies to ensure regulatory requirements are met in conducting a contracting business, regulatory compliance, occupational and workplace relation requirements associated with functions and responsibilities of a contracting business.
Entry Requirements

To gain entry into, VTP340 Electrical Contractors Course, students are required to hold a current `Unrestricted Electrician's Licence' issued in an Australian State or Territory for at least 18 months, with a current `HLTAID001' provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, less than 2 years since being issued.

Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person

Collect and Classify Plants

Non-Award

This course helps students learn the process of collecting and identifying plants using taxonomic keys.
Entry Requirements

Students must have access to a workplace setting or environment that accurately represents workplace conditions. People who collect specimens for work do so in a wide variety of natural and artificial settings including national parks, reserves, agricultural land, and gardens.

Students will need to demonstrate an appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake
this program. 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.

Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
Online

Refrigerant Handling Licence - Automotive Air Conditioning

Non-Award

Casuarina, Alice Springs
This course reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of tasks relating to servicing and repairing air conditioning components and systems of cars and heavy vehicles in an automotive service and repair business.
Entry Requirements

CDU Domestic Entry Requirements

To gain entry into VTP396 Refrigerant handling licence - Automotive air conditioning candidates require:

> a relevant trade qualification:

  • AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or its equivalent
  • AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or its equivalent
  • AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or its equivalent
  • AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology or its equivalent

> Licencing and/or legal requirements - Trainee Classroom Licence:

  • Trainee License available from www.arctick.org. CL000 - Refrigeration and air conditioning trainee licence (Classroom) To handle refrigerant in a classroom setting only. The licensee cannot handle refrigerant outside the classroom setting. This licence is valid for a period of training which can be up to 1 year.

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.

Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person

Project Management: Developing a Technical Business Case (Non-Award)

Non-Award

This course provides an introduction to project management and its key elements. Students will learn to identify skills required to manage projects effectively and learn to develop a Technical Business Case.
Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a bachelor degree and must have applied for an engineering or IT postgraduate course for commencement in the semester following this short course through CDU's International Office or one of the TACs.

Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
70.50%

Barista Training

Non-Award

Alice Springs, Palmerston
This Course describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to extract and serve espresso coffee beverages using commercial espresso machines and grinders.
Entry Requirements

To gain entry to this course candidates must:

  • be eligible under 11H funding to enroll in the course if the student is still attending school. Students will be from year 9, or from year 10 & 11 for Alice Springs only
  • be eligible under 11J funding to enroll in the course

Students will need to demonstrate an appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake this program. Students may be required to complete an online LLN assessment to determine any support requirements.

Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

Aqua Instructor Specialisation

Non-Award

Casuarina, Alice Springs, Katherine
This course is appropriate for a person who is looking for a career in the Fitness Industry as an Aqua Instructor / Aqua Trainer.
Entry Requirements

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 VTP353 Aqua Instructor Specialisation, candidates require:

  • Ability to swim
  • A currently Apply First Aid certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
71.40%

Software Now (Non-Award)

Non-Award

Casuarina
This unit will provide an introduction to a first programming language, including: basic control structures common across languagesconcepts and technologies associated with platform-independent, object-oriented programming Active Learning: Combine practical experience in using professional standard...
Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years old by the Census Date of the relevant admission period and have completed Year 10.

Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person

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