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 IV in Ageing Support
National ID : CHC43015 | State ID : AWM9
With this qualification, you'll be able to pursue a career in a range of aged care settings including in-home care, residential aged care, and community-based care. It's ideal for anyone with existing experience working in aged care, but may also be suitable as entry level training if you're just starting your career in this industry.
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
National ID : CHC43215 | State ID : AWK4
This specialist area is becoming increasingly more important in Australia, with many people requiring support to manage their circumstances. Skilled workers are in very high demand, and the job opportunities are many. If you would like a rewarding career assisting and supporting members of our community who have alcohol and other drug issues, this is the course to get you there.
Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
National ID : SIR40116 | State ID : AZZ7
If you're an experienced pharmacy assistant looking to expand your skills to become a senior pharmacy assistant or shop manager, this course can take your career to the next level.
Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary
National ID : SIR40216 | State ID : BAA5
If you would love to work as a Dispensary Technician in a community pharmacy, this is the course for you. With this training, you'll be qualified for work work at a chemist or drugstore dispensing prescriptions under a qualified pharmacist.
Certificate IV in Community Services
National ID : CHC42021 | State ID : BII6
With this course; you'll have the skills and knowledge needed to start your career in community support as an outreach officer, welfare support worker, case worker, or a range of other areas within this field.
Certificate IV in Disability Support
National ID : CHC43121 | State ID : BIC1
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference in people's lives, the Certificate IV in Disability will prepare you to work as a disability support worker in a client's home or within a community organisation or specialist care facility.
Certificate IV in Government
National ID : PSP40122 | State ID : BHO9
This training provides the skills and knowledge required for a range of career opportunities across various areas within the public sector (government).
Certificate IV in Housing
National ID : CHC42221 | State ID : BGW9
This course will set you up for a rewarding career in the specialist support area of helping vulnerable people access affordable housing. In today's economy, this is a critical aspect of community services.
Certificate IV in Local Government
National ID : LGA40120 | State ID : BGO1
This course will set you up for a great career in local government including shires and councils, with a focus on both business administration and specialist roles such as operations.
Certificate IV in Mental Health
National ID : CHC43315 | State ID : AWK8
If you would like a career as a mental health support worker, community support worker, or caseworker — this training will get you there. This area of work can be challenging, but also very rewarding as you'll be supporting and empowering people to make positive changes in their life.