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VTP523 Gateway for Home Tutors in Isolated Areas

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

COMMUNITY SERVICES, HEALTH AND EDUCATION

Occupation Type

Child Care Worker

General Description

Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: Currently not available as either an apprenticeship or traineeship.

This training program is designed to meet the diverse needs of the home tutor cohort in Central Australia and the Barkley region.

Students will be employed, which could be full-time or part-time, and live in remote parts of the NT.

There are no mandatory hours to complete this VTP, however, skills must be demonstrated in an approved education and care facility.

Delivery Details
Location	Remote
Duration	6 months part-time *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Face-to-face Online Workplace *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide

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VTP523 Gateway for Home Tutors in Isolated Areas - 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: Remote

Study Mode: On campus, online, workplace assessment

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.

To gain entry into VTP523 Gateway for Home Tutors in Isolated Areas, candidates require:

There are no mandatory entry requirements for this qualification. However, applicants who wish to commence this course need to have the required skills and knowledge to undertake the qualification at this level. For example, the completion of Year 10 or equivalent and a general command of spoken and written English to meet industry standards for communication.

Everyone employed or volunteering in child-related work is legally required to hold an Ochre Card. It will, therefore, be a mandatory requirement to have an Ochre Card to complete any work placement.

Required Resources

Students will have 24/7 access to assessments and learning resources on CDU's online learning platform Learnline. Before using Learnline however, students will need to ensure that their computer has the correct setup.

Students can access learner guides via Learnline, OneDrive, or via email.

Duration
Estimated completion time: year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 6 months part-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:

Education and Foundation Skills
Location: Palmerston and Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7517 (CAS) 08 8959 5461 (ASP)
Email: vet.csh@cdu.edu.au