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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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    Zach Davis: a roaring success

    Zach Davis has a passion for working with cars. Through CDU’s VET for Secondary Students, Zach was able to start studying a Light Automotive Certificate whilst he was in high school. After graduating this October, he will be heading to the Gold Coast 600 to work with the Red Bull Holden Racing team.

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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?

  • CDU is ranked in Top 2% of universities worldwide

    Times Higher Education ranks CDU in the top 2 percent of universities in the world.

  • Nationally ranked for graduate employment and salary outcomes

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

  • 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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  • 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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    How to have the confidence to study something new

    Deciding to finally start that degree you've always desired, or one day realising that you want a change of career is undoubtedly a little daunting. Here are five tips to help you grow confidence in your decisions.

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