NTPFES Cadets Program

Why be a NTPFES Cadet?

The NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services (NTPFES) Cadet program is an 18 month Vocational Education and Training program for students commencing year 11.

Applications for our 2024 Cadet intake have now closed. Recruitment for our 2025 Cadet intake will commence in August 2024. General Cadet program enquires can be sent to cadets.pfes@pfes.nt.gov.au at any time.

As a NTPFES Cadet, you will participate in fun and educational activities such as:

Darwin

  • POL21122 - Certificate II in Community Engagement (RTO No. 0384) 
    one day a week at the NTPFES College, each school term
  • BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business, Charles Darwin University (RTO No. 0373) 
  • one day a week at the Darwin Campus, each school term
  • An outdoor adventure and leadership camp
  • A visit to an Indigenous community to learn about cultural and community engagement
  • Volunteering at local community events and in local community organisations
  • Several work placements including within the NTPFES
  • As well as several weeks specific to learning the tricks of the trade with Fire and Emergency Services.

Alice Springs

  • POL21122 - Certificate II in Community Engagement (RTO No. 0384) one day a week, each school term
  • BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business, Charles Darwin University (RTO No. 0373)
  • one day a week at the Alice Springs Campus, each school term
  • An outdoor adventure and leadership camp
  • A visit to an Indigenous community to learn about cultural and community engagement
  • Volunteering with local community organisations
  • Several work placements including within the NTPFES
  • Several weeks dedicated to learning the tricks of the trade with Fire and Emergency Services.