NTPFES Cadets Program

Why be a NTPFES Cadet?

The NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services (NTPFES) Cadet program is a two-year program for students commencing year 11.

Applications for our 2023 PFES Cadet intake have now closed. Our 2024 Cadet intake recruitment process will commence on Tuesday 1 August 2023. 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 Waterfront Campus, each school term
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  • An outdoor adventure and leadership camp
  • A visit to an Indigenous community to learn about cultural and community engagement
  • Volunteering in local community organisations such as St Vincent's, Territory Wildlife Park and Crocodylus Park.
  • 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, which includes completing units toward becoming a NT Emergency Services Volunteer

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, which includes completing units toward becoming a NT Emergency Services Volunteer, abseiling, shore‑based rescue and land search exercises