Charles Darwin University (CDU) Courses

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
• Current School Leaver Pathways:
  ~Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
  ~School recommendation program

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

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 BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management candidates require:

• BSB42015 or BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or other relevant qualification or relevant business Certificate IV qualification.
• Working in a leadership role and aspiring to upskill into a management role.
• Successfully complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment no lower than at an ACSF 3.

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements for FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, the preferred pathway is:

• FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration or other relevant qualification/s.
• All applicants need to demonstrate the appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge to undertake a qualification at this level.

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.

International Students

Please refer to https://www.cdu.edu.au/international/how-apply for information regarding international student applications.

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.

There are no no specific entry requirements for this course however, it is highly recommended that individuals hold the Certificate III in Events or have vocational experience in industry equivalent to a Certificate III level prior to enrolling into this course. Students that do not have pre-existing tourism industry knowledge will be encouraged to seek employment in the industry.

A pre-enrolment induction will be conducted, and students will be required to complete a learner support indicator to determine any learner support requirements. The Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

Preferred entry requirements for candidates considering BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business include:

• BSB30115 Certificate III in Business or other relevant qualifications and/or
• Relevant vocational experience.

For the Cyber Security and Big Data Specialisation Learners will need:

• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of common computing terms and word processing
• Proficiency with web browser software and sending/receiving e-mail including e-mail with attachment
• Familiarity with navigating the Internet

Students are required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) assessment to establish support requirements for this qualification.

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 CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing candidates require:

• To be an Apprentice who has entered into a Training Contract with their employer and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT
• Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Applicants must:

• hold current and unrestricted registration as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• have completed a graduate certificate or higher degree in their nursing clinical field
• provide a curriculum vitae demonstrating a minimum of two-years of full time equivalent (FTE) employment as a registered nurse in a specified clinical field and a minimum of an additional two-years FTE of recent advanced nursing practice in the same clinical field.
• provide evidence from an approved health care organisation that support the applicant and the clinical requirements, including supervision and clinical support for a minimum of 300 hours of supernumerary integrated professional practice during the course.

CDU Domestic Entry Requirements

There are no mandatory entry requirements for this qualification. However, applicants who wish to commence this course need to have a general command of spoken and written English to be able to meet industry standards for communication.

Everyone employed or volunteering in child-related work is required by law to hold an Ochre Card. It will, therefore, be a mandatory requirement to hold an Ochre card in order to complete any placement.

Students can apply for a Ochre Card through Safe NT/NT Police or the Northern Territory Government:

• Safe NT/NT Police website: https://forms.pfes.nt.gov.au/safent/
• Northern Territory Government website: https://nt.gov.au/emergency/community-safety/apply-for-a-working-with-children-clearance