Jobs for two others would be transferred to new departments and five people would change the focus of their work.

This is the expected washup from the CDU's plan to cut 77 jobs and cancel 19 courses across the Territory.

Charles Darwin University operates out of two sites in Katherine, the rural campus and "town centre" campus.

CDU is seeking feedback on a draft change proposal to unify Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education across the university.

The draft proposal provides $10m in savings through financial efficiencies across the university.

"This will be a difficult time for many at CDU," Deputy Vice-Chancellor Meredith Parry said.

"The way to make the significant savings required by Council will be for CDU to balance our budget through unifying VET and Higher Ed to support growth."

Even though the identified changes for Katherine are only small, a CDU spokeswoman said "it is important to note that we are in a consultation period and these numbers may shift over the next three weeks depending on the responses and feedback we receive".

As well, five Katherine students are currently enrolled in courses proposed to be removed.

All will be given the option to complete their studies, the spokeswoman said.

CDU is seeking feedback on a draft Change Proposal to unify Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education across the university.

The draft proposal provides $10m in savings through financial efficiencies across the university and positions CDU for growth - with better pathways for more VET students.

"This will be a difficult time for many at CDU," Deputy Vice-Chancellor Meredith Parry said.

"The way to make the significant savings required by Council will be for CDU to balance our budget through unifying VET and Higher Ed to support growth.

"I am acutely aware that losing a position in a national market that could see up to 21,000 university sector jobs go by the end of the year* is confronting, and comprehensive staff support measures have been put in place for staff and their families," Deputy Vice-Chancellor Meredith Parry said.

Under the 2020 draft Change Proposal, CDU would continue to deliver all but 19 of the current 199 VET courses on offer. Some of the 19 courses to be removed have no current enrolments.

The draft Change Proposal will undergo consultation with staff until October 18, along with gathering feedback from industry and employers.

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