Workforce Development

Vocational Education and Training - for staff

Charles Darwin University is committed to continuing education and professional development of staff. Subject to eligibility and compliance with the Staff Professional Development Process and Guidelines (Staff Professional Development Process and Guidelines (pdf)), University staff may take up the opportunity to enrol in a Vocational Education and Training course.

Reimbursements may be claimed for VET courses that are conducted by the University that are Commonwealth supported and linked to the staff member’s position.

Staff who are interested in undertaking a VET course should go to the Course Search.

Select the current Year in this dialogue box
Tick VET and then click Search

Course Search Result screen will appear with a list of VET courses available for entry in that year.

Select the appropriate course, for example BSB30201
Scroll to the bottom of the site to check the Course Fees. If the message below appears, then this means the course you have selected is eligible for CDU professional development

This course is subsidised by the NT Government. Tuition Fees for 2010 will be charged at $2.00 per nominal hour for NT residents. For further information on 2010 fees for interstate students refer to the detail provided under VET Enrolment Information.

TAA40104 – Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Staff members who are interested in enrolling in this course should contact the Customer Service Officer, Business Advanced and TAA 0n 8946 7521.

Find out more by visiting the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Staff Study Reimbursement Scheme (SSRS)

Eligibility

Staff must be employed as a continuing appointment, or current fixed-term appointment of three or more years, or currently employed with CDU for the past three years with a likelihood of being offered further employment (view the Staff Professional Development Process and Guidelines (.pdf)
You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident in Australia, or New Zealand citizen
Selected course must align with your Performance Development Review goals and your Development Plan (PDRS form)
Course must align with your current position description

How to apply for Staff Study Reimbursement Scheme

Select an appropriate course that aligns with your Performance Review goals, position profile and your Development Plan (PDRS form).
Gain approval from your area manager (discuss the application with your direct supervisor prior to enrolling in the course).
Complete the following forms to apply for SSRS:

Application form - Vocational Education and Training (.pdf)

Study Time Release Form (.pdf) (if applicable)

Submit completed application form with relevant documentation to PMD for approval.
Once your application has been approved by PMD, proceed to enrolment and payment of fees.

Reimbursement of fees

Upon successful completion of the relevant unit/s, complete the Claim for Payment (.pdf)
Submit completed application form with relevant documentation to PMD for approval.
Once PMD has approved the application, a requisition for payment is raised in the Oracle Financial System and sent to Finance and Asset Services (FAS) for final processing.

NOTE: Repayment of Professional Development costs applies if staff ceases employment with CDU within two years of completing study. View the Staff Professional Development Process and Guidelines (pdf) for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long must I have worked at CDU to be eligible for the Staff Study Reimbursement Scheme (SSRS)?

You are entitled to SSRS if you are employed at CDU under the following conditions:

Continuing appointment
Current fixed-term appointments of three or more years
Employment with CDU for the past three years with a likelihood of being offered further employment
Staff must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand resident.

How do I receive reimbursement for the course?

Fees must be paid upfront by the due date. Apply for reimbursement after successful completion of the relevant unit/s. See procedure above on how to apply for Staff Study Reimbursement Scheme. Part-time staff will receive pro rata rate of reimbursement depending on working hours.

What happens if I move to another position at CDU or resign?

As long as the course continues to align with your position description and the course remains within your same focus area (in line with your PDRS), then you will be able to claim for reimbursement of your course, even if you have transferred to another department within CDU.
If you resign from CDU, repayment of professional development costs are applicable to staff who cease employment within two years of completing the relevant course units. For more information on this please view clause 3.1.6 Staff Professional Development Process and Guidelines (.pdf) or contact Staff Professional Development on 8946 6768.

What happens if I fail a unit?

There is no reimbursement available if you fail a unit.

What if I do not participate in any enrolled units?

You will not be reimbursed unless you complete each unit successfully.

For any more information on these staff development opportunities, please call the Workforce Development Consultant on 8946 6768 or email Staff.PD@cdu.edu.au.