CDU TAFE packages and pathway options
CDU offers many pathways and options for your career. Students can qualify for entry into a CDU bachelor’s degree by completing a CDU TAFE qualification.
CDU TAFE packages let you study a number of TAFE courses together or combine them with a Higher Education course.
See the CDU TAFE packages below for more information.
Explore TAFE packages
Bakery
IELTS requirement (or equivalent): overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0.
Note: Subject to availability due to limited quota of places.
Baking Package 1
Certificate 3 and Diploma. Total duration of 2 years.
Program code: Bakery package 1
Indicative program cost: $29,600
Location: Palmerston
Semester Intake: Semester 1
- Course 1: FBP30521 Certificate III in Baking; Duration: 1 year
- Course 2: SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management; Duration: 1 year (maximum 1 year advanced standing will be granted on successful completion of Certificate III in Baking).
Baking Package 2
Certificate 3, Diploma and Bachelor. Total duration of 4 years.
Program code: Bakery package 2
Indicative program cost: $83,152
Location: (VET) Palmerston (HE) Darwin Waterfront
Semester Intake: Semester 1
- Course 1 (VET): FBP30521 Certificate III in Baking; Duration: 1 year
- Course 2 (VET): SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management; Duration: 1 year (maximum 1 year advanced standing will be granted on successful completion of Certificate III in Baking).
- Course 3 (HE): Bachelor of Business; Duration: 2 years (maximum 80 credit points advanced standing will be granted on
completion of Diploma of Hospitality Management)
Baking and Kitchen Pack 1
Certificate 3 and Certificate 4. Total duration of 2.5 years
Program code: Baking and Kitchen package 1
Indicative program cost: $37,800
Location: (VET) Palmerston
Semester Intake: Semester 1
- Course 1 (VET): FBP30521 Certificate III in Baking; Duration: 1 year
- Course 2 (VET): SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management; Duration: 1.5 years
Beauty Services
IELTS requirement (or equivalent): overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0
Beauty Services Package 1
Certificate 3 and Diploma. Total duration of 1 year.
Program code: Beauty PACK 1
Indicative program cost: $16,050
Semester Intake: Semester 1, Semester 2
Location: Palmerston
- Course 1: SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services; Duration: 6 months
- Course 2: SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy; Duration: 6 months (maximum 6 months advanced standing will be granted on successful completion of Certificate III in Beauty Services).
Cookery and Kitchen Management
IELTS requirement (or equivalent): overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0.
Note: subject to availability due to limited quota of places.
Cookery Package A1
Certificate 4 Kitchen Management and Diploma. Total duration of 2 years.
Program code: Cookery PACK A1
Indicative program cost: $31,672
Location: Palmerston/Alice Springs
Semester Intake: Semester 1, Semester 2
- Course 1: SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management; Duration: 1.5 years
- Course 2: SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management; Duration: 0.5 year
Cookery Package A2
Certificate 4, Diploma and Bachelor. Total duration of 4 years.
Program code: Cookery PACK A2
Indicative program cost: $88,424
Location: (VET) Palmerston, (HE) Darwin Waterfront
Semester Intake: Semester 1, Semester 2
- Course 1 (VET): SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management; Duration: 1.5 years
- Course 2 (VET): SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management; Duration: 0.5 year
- Course 3 (HE): Bachelor of Business; Duration: 2 years (maximum 80 credit points advanced standing will be granted on completion of Diploma of Hospitality Management)
Hairdressing
IELTS requirement (or equivalent): overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0
Hairdressing Package 1
Certificate 3 and Diploma. Total duration of 2 years.
Program code: Hairdressing PACK 1
Indicative program cost: $31,672
Location: Palmerston
Semester Intake: Semester 1, Semester 2
- Course 1: SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing; Duration: 1 year
- Course 2: SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy; Duration: 1 year
Hairdressing Package 2
Hairdressing and Barbering. Total duration of 1.5 years.
Program Code: Hairdressing PACK 2
Indicative program cost: $24,075
Location: Palmerston
Semester Intake: Semester 1, Semester 2
- Course 1: SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing; Duration: 1 year
- Course 2: SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering; Duration: 6 months (0.5 year) (some advanced standing will be granted in the Barbering qualification upon completion of the Certificate III in Hairdressing)
Hospitality
IELTS requirement (or equivalent): overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0
Hospitality Package
Diploma and Bachelor. Total duration of 4 years.
Program code: Hospitality PACK 3
Indicative program cost: $83,152
Location: (VET) Palmerston (HE) Darwin Waterfront
Semester Intake: Semester 1, Semester 2
- Course 1: SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management; Duration: 2 years
- Course 2: Bachelor of Business; Duration: 2 years (maximum 80 credit points advanced standing will be granted on completion of the Diploma of Hospitality Management).
Frequently asked questions
What is TAFE?
Technical and Further Education (TAFE) is an education and training option that builds on more job-related technical skills and practical work skills. We consult with industry and businesses regularly to match our training with their needs so that you can choose a course that meets your needs.
Why should I study a TAFE package?
A TAFE package provides a pathway into further study, with some undergraduate courses available to students who have completed a certificate IV or higher.
What are the entry requirements for a TAFE package?
To study a TAFE Package at CDU, you must meet the required English and academic entry requirements.
All of the TAFE packages start with a certificate program, to meet academic requirements for entry into a certificate you will require a qualification equivalent to Australian Year 10.
If your previous study was undertaken in a language other than English, you may need to take an English language test to demonstrate you meet the English language requirements for your package. If you have previously studied in English, you may be exempt. Your eligibility will be assessed as part of your application.
English tests and levels we accept:
- IELTS Academic Module: A minimum overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0.
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): A minimum overall score of 165
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module: A minimum overall score of 42 with no less than 36 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): A minimum overall score of 46 with a minimum writing score of 21.
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