If you have a passion for working with those in need, and you want a job where you can help to make positive changes to the lives of others, a career in education, local government or community services could be right for you. With a wide range of options including education assistant, disability or aged care support, youth work, early childhood education, training, mental health support, funeral services and leisure and health this industry area can offer you a challenging and rewarding career.
Under community services, you can specialise your studies in the areas of mental health, drugs and alcohol abuse, family and domestic violence, housing, adolescent development, or parenting and relationships to get a competitive edge for securing employment in this fast growing industry. These qualifications are also excellent pathways into further study or university.
The local government qualifications can set you up for a career in areas such as a range of roles in local council or even as a park ranger.
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Industry course list: Education and community services
This industry area offers a huge range of training options. Use the course search below to find out more.
Use the filters to find fee free or low fee courses and skill sets. You can also use the keyword search, and the other filters, to refine the search results. Then select a qualification or course title from the list, to find out more about the course and where it is available.
The list presented here is only for this industry category.
A full course list across all industry areas is available here
Certificate III in Community Services
National ID : CHC32015 | State ID : AWJ2
Complete the Certificate III in Community Services and you will be on your way to a career as a youth worker, support worker, or family carer.
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
National ID : CHC30121 | State ID : BGY3
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens; and facilitate education and care programs to young children. They play an important role in the development of key social, physical and education skills for young children. Skilled workers in this field are highly sought after, so there's many fantastic job opportunities available.
Certificate III in Individual Support
National ID : CHC33021 | State ID : BIC0
Many people require support, at different times of their lives and for different reasons — due to ageing, disability, or other circumstances that affect their ability to live independently. Working in individual support can provide you with a lifelong career that is very rewarding, and skilled workers are in high demand.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
National ID : CHC33021 | State ID : AE06
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) is designed to give you the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide care and support to individuals in the ageing and disability sectors. This may be within a residential care facility, a support centre, or even through community-based and/or in-home services.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
National ID : CHC33021 | State ID : AE04
With this course, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the aged care industry caring for the elderly and enabling them to maintain independence and quality of life. You may be working within the community, in an aged care home or specialist facility, or in people's homes.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
National ID : CHC33021 | State ID : AE05
Disability support is a highly rewarding area of work, and it offers a fantastic range of job and career opportunities. Care can take place in the home or community, at a specialised facility, or within an assisted living facility.
Certificate III in Local Government
National ID : LGA30120 | State ID : BGO5
Local government offers a range of interesting and rewarding job and career opportunities, where you can be involved in your local community and make a difference.
Certificate III in Mentoring Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People
National ID : 11120NAT | State ID : BGT37
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification is designed for both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and non-Indigenous people who want to develop skills to mentor within these communities.
Certificate III in School Based Education Support
National ID : CHC30221 | State ID : BGY5
If you're considering a career as a teacher's aide or education assistant in a kindergarten, pre-primary, primary or secondary school — including for students with special needs — the Certificate IV in School-based Education Support is the qualification you need. This work can provide you with fantastic job satisfaction, knowing you are making a positive contribution to students' education.
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
National ID : HLT40221 | State ID : BIP1
This course is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people working to provide a range of clinical primary health care services to clients and communities.