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VTP482 Essential Digital Skills for a Work Environment

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

BUSINESS AND CLERICAL

Occupation Type

General Clerk

General Description

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

This course provides a basic understanding of the technologies, digital devices and software applications used in a typical working environment, allowing the user to select appropriately.

It describes the skills and knowledge required to use the technologies and standard document types to search the internet, organise electronic information and data, and communicate in a workplace context with email, instant messaging and other similar communication platform.

WHS issues in an office environment and user ergonomic requirements will also be covered.

Delivery Details
Location	Alice Springs Casuarina Katherine Remote (by arrangement)
Duration	10 weeks full-time *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Online Face-to-face Blended *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide

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VTP482 Essential Digital Skills for a work Environment - 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, Online

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

Entry Requirements Domestic

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.

Students need to attend a pre-enrolment interview with the lecturer to determine if they have the required LLND skills to successfully engage and that the course selection is suitable.

Required Resources

Students are provided learning and assessment materials via email or online login.

The recommended technology requirements are so students can access the computer labs, hardware and software remotely and to study online, the requirements will allow students to continue their study into VTP482 Essential Digital Skills for a Work Environment.

The recommended requirements include:

computer with video conferencing capability (webcam, microphone and speakers or headset), recommended browser and internet plan to practice skills and complete assessment activities at home.
computers that support MS Office 365 Suite of applications.

Duration
Estimated completion time: year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 10 weeks 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

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Contact Details

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

Business and Workforce Management
Location: Education and Community Precinct and Alice Springs Campus
Phone: 08 8946 7517 (ECP) 08 8959 5461 (ASP)
Email: vet.business@cdu.edu.au

Ict, Cyber Security and Digital
Location: Casuarina and Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7517 (CAS) 08 8959 5461 (ASP)
Email: vet.business@cdu.edu.au