Charles Darwin University (CDU) Courses

This course is only available for First Nations peoples who would like to pursue a career in health, teacher education, arts and humanities, or STEM.

To participate in this program you must be 17 years or over and completed at least Year 10 or equivalent. If you are a mature person without completion of Year 10, you can still apply based on your skills and experience.

Students in the program will be supported through peer-to-peer learning and mentoring.

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

Entry to this qualification is limited to those who have completed:

The following units (or equivalent competencies):

• BSBHRM411 Administer performance development processes
• BSBHRM412 Support employee and industrial relations
• BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding; and
• BSBHRM417 Support human resource functions and processes

Equivalent competencies are predecessors to these units, which have been mapped as equivalent

OR

Have two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.

A pre-enrolment interview will be conducted, and your lecturer will determine whether a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment is necessary to establish support requirements, or to meet eligibility requirements for VET Student Loans.

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 70*.
• Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.
• Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma with a GPA of at least 5.
• Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
• Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 147.
• Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program or the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses or other recognised tertiary preparation course

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

To gain entry into, VTP407 - Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMV) Devices candidates require:

• Certificate III in Plumbing or industry equivalent or NT Journeyman Plumber Drainer Registration
• NT White Card
• Completed the following pre-requisite units for CPCPWT4023:
  
  • CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPWT3022 Install and commission water systems and adjust controls and devices
• It is advised to have a moderate level of language, literacy and numeracy to undertake this 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.