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The Diploma of Health Studies is an alternative exit award qualification available to students who discontinue their study in the Bachelor of Health Science or the Bachelor of Public Health after successfully completing eight or more units as prescribed in the course structure. This diploma provides foundation skills for further tertiary study.

This Diploma is an exit qualification only, and is available to students who discontinue their study in the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery or the Bachelor of Health Science, after successfully completing eight or more units as prescribed in the course structure. This diploma provides foundation skills for further tertiary study.

Ready to take your passion for exercise to the next level but not prepared to commit to a full undergraduate degree? The Diploma of Exercise and Sports Science will allow you to explore the anatomy and physiology at a foundation level. You will also learn about: the musculoskeletal system and the physiology of nerve and muscle function The cardiovascular system and the respiratory system as well as other cellular and genetic processes the control of movement and motor skill acquisition how the human body interacts with the environment the subsequent optimisation of physiological, biomechanical, and psychological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise. You have the choice to undertake this diploma either on campus at Casuarina (internal) or online from anywhere in Australia (externally).

The Diploma of Engineering is ideal if you are curious about studying engineering and would like to learn more, though are unsure about committing to a full undergraduate degree. During your engineering studies, you will explore some of the general concepts, principles and practices of engineering, develop your technical skills and build upon your maths and science knowledge. With the diploma, you qualify for entry-level engineering roles, or you can continue onto other engineering degree courses such as CDU's Associate Degree in Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Science or Bachelor of Engineering Honours.

This Diploma is an exit qualification only, and is available to students who have withdrawn from an associate or bachelor degree, after successfully completing eight or more units in that course of study, which is equivalent to one year of full time study or part-time equivalent. This diploma provides foundation skills for further tertiary study.

The Diploma of Educational Studies is a versatile one year qualification that provides you with opportunities to undertake a range of roles in diverse educational settings. Depending on state and territory requirements these include: supporting teachers in school age education (education aide, teacher's aide and assistant teacher) or working as an educator in out of school hours care services. Occupational titles may include: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education officer/worker Homeland teaching assistant Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture teaching assistant Inclusion supports facilitator Education assistant Support worker (children with disabilities) Education assistant (special needs) Teacher aide Education support worker Teacher assistant

The Diploma of Digital Enterprise is a flexible, one-year qualification that builds critical skills and knowledge in the business and information technology spheres. It equips you with a unique and powerful combination of skills, giving you a professional advantage in today's competitive business world. During the course, you'll complete core units and choose from IT and business subjects to develop your knowledge in: global management and marketing social and mobile aspects of business digital product innovation and development data and business information systems. On completing this course, you will be eligible to transfer into the Bachelor of Digital Enterprise, or you may choose to specialise and move into the Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Information Technology.

Do you seek a career that will make a positive impact on the health and well-being of those in your community? Or perhaps you are wanting to build on your knowledge in human services? The Diploma of Counselling may be the course you are looking for. During your course, you will explore key areas such as psychology, trauma assessment and intervention, alcohol and other drugs as well as build on your communication skills.

The Diploma of Creative and Indigenous Writing will strengthen your skills in using writing to express yourself creatively and is an opportunity to learn something new without committing to a full degree. In this course you will develop your writing style in a variety of genres, and strengthen your knowledge of Indigenous expressive culture through an understanding of Indigenous and non-Indigenous writing traditions. The course introduces you to creative literature in key areas, such as short story writing, poetry, writing for stage and short film, and personal narratives. You will focus on how Indigenous peoples in Australia and elsewhere use these genres as tools to share stories about their history, and how the modern world impacts the culture in a dominant non-Indigenous society.

The diploma focuses on empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (and those who work with them) to act as advocates for, people and communities to reach their goals for cultural maintenance and equitable participation in modern Australian social, cultural and economic life. You will engage with concepts and professional practices based on an understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems and explore the theory and knowledge from the rich cultural traditions and modern social experiences of Indigenous peoples in Australia. The course focuses on ensuring you have the confidence to demonstrate what you learn in a culturally informed and respectful manner.