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How to apply for CDU VET courses

Apply to study with CDU VET and you'll be taking the next step towards industry level skills.

There are several pathways for Vocational Education and Training (VET) at CDU including pathways for adult learners, apprentices and high school students to name a few.

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    How to choose between a certificate, diploma and other qualifications

    Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Honours, Master... If you know you’d like to study a certain subject, but aren't sure about the different courses, qualification levels and what they all mean, then read on!

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    Study pathways

    At CDU, there's a study pathway for everyone.

     

    Explore our course and student types, admission requirements and pathways to study so you can apply with confidence.

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Why choose CDU?

  • Nationally ranked for graduate employment and salary outcomes

    CDU is one of 5 top Australian Universities for graduate employment and salary outcomes.

  • A Rising Star in the 'Class of 2030'

    Times Higher Education identifies CDU as one of an elite global group of ‘rising stars’ - a new generation of challenger universities rising in world rankings.

  • A leader in Indigenous education

    Each year CDU teaches over 4,000 Indigenous students in over 150 locations across the NT.

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Launch into your new world of study with confidence

  • Zach Davis VET Automotive

    Driving success in VET + working with the V8s!

    Through CDU’s VET for Secondary Students, Zach was able to start studying a Light Automotive Certificate whilst he was in high school. This is his story about giving 100% and making the most of his opportunities.

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  • Financial support

    Financial support for study: what help can I get?

    Beginning or returning to study can have huge rewards in terms of improving your quality of life and income potential once qualified, but like anything worthwhile, it takes time and money to get there. There is help out there for you.  

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  • Mitchell Beagley

    Turning a hobby into a degree: Mitchell's story

    Like so many others, Mitchell Beagley didn’t know what he wanted to do when he finished Year 12. Luckily, he discovered a traineeship in a field he’s passionate about and has since completed a Cert II and III in Aquaculture, and is currently studying a Bachelor of Environmental Science with CDU – all while juggling full-time work and parenting duties.

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