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Lange, E., & Regan, W. (2026, September 28). Carpentry apprentice 'devastated' by CDU course delay. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-28/carpentry-apprentice-devastated-cdu-course-delay/107203048
Lange, Elsie, and Will Regan. “Carpentry apprentice 'devastated' by CDU course delay.” ABC News (AU), 28 Sept. 2026, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-28/carpentry-apprentice-devastated-cdu-course-delay/107203048.
Lange, Elsie, and Will Regan. “Carpentry apprentice 'devastated' by CDU course delay.” ABC News (AU), September 28, 2026. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-28/carpentry-apprentice-devastated-cdu-course-delay/107203048.
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Lucas Nitschke, a carpentry apprentice in Alice Springs, claims that his qualification from Charles Darwin University (CDU) could be delayed by up to a year due to the university's inability to find a lecturer. CDU originally stated that the qualified trainer was on extended leave, but The ABC reports that the trainer has actually resigned. While CDU acknowledges this challenge, they assert their intention to collaborate with students to "identify a practical way for them to finish their course." This situation is causing significant concern among apprentices like Nitschke, who are left uncertain about their future career plans and qualification timelines.