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VTP462 Maintenance

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

PRIMARY INDUSTRY

Occupation Type

Forestry Worker

General Description

Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.

This short course equips you with the skills and knowledge required in the agriculture, horticulture, and land management sectors including the following:

Prepare for, carry out, and complete operational maintenance of machinery
Undertake pre-start checks, and operate, maintain, and shut down basic machinery and equipment in a simulated or real workplace

This course applies to individuals who operate basic machinery and equipment to undertake routine work under general supervision with limited autonomy and accountability.

No occupational licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to the units in this course at the time of publication.

Delivery Details
Location	Katherine Rural Campus Casuarina Alice Springs Regional/Remote
Duration	3 full days *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Face-to-face *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide

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VTP462 Maintenance - 2026

Accreditation
This is a non-award course and a Statement of Attainment will be issued for nationally recognised units of competency successfully completed.

Locations and Study Mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.

Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine, Remote

Study Mode: On campus

Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Entry Requirements Domestic

To enter VTP462 Maintenance, candidates are required to be aged 16 years or above.

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

*If you do not meet the entry requirements and would like to discuss your options, contact the Agriculture and Rural Operations Team.

Required Resources

Students are issued with learning resources for this course.

Duration
Estimated completion time: year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 3 days full-time. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Student Visa holders must study internally full time

Contact Details

To find out more about the course, where and when it is offered, how to enrol or any other information please contact:

Agriculture and Rural Operations
Location: Katherine Rural Campus
Phone: 08 8973 8311
Email: vet.agriculture@cdu.edu.au

VET Environmental Studies
Location: Casuarina and Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7513
Email: vet.clm@cdu.edu.au