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 Mental Health Peer Work
National ID : CHC43515 | State ID : AWL6
This qualification builds on the knowledge of people who have lived experience of mental health conditions — as either a consumer or carer — and work in mental health support service roles. It's suited to people with no prior qualification and some work experience; or someone who has more on-the-job experience and would like to consolidate it through formal learning.
Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
National ID : HLT47815 | State ID : AWJ8
Optical dispensers dispense and supply optical appliances as prescribed by optometrists and/or ophthalmologists, in accordance with The Australian Standards. They work in a range of settings including retail optical dispensaries, optometric practices, hospitals, specialist medical facilities, and laboratories.
Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
National ID : CHC40221 | State ID : BGY4
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.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
National ID : TAE40122 | State ID : BIL2
If you would like to work as a trainer or lecturer at a TAFE college or registered training organisation, or as a trainer in private business, this is the qualification you need!
Certificate IV in Youth Work
National ID : CHC40421 | State ID : BII4
Working with youth can be a challenging but also extremely rewarding career. You'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people, supporting and empowering them to have a successful future.
Community Support Skill Set
State ID : AF008
This short course skill set is designed to provide both new and existing community services and care/support workers with the knowledge and skills to provide care and wellbeing support to individuals in a community setting.
Course in Initial General Education for Adults
National ID : 22688VIC | State ID : BHE23
If you feel you would like to boost your general skills and knowledge to get into study or employment, this is the perfect course! It's at entry level, and your trainers will take you through the study with patience at a pace you can handle.
Course in the Early Years
National ID : 52917WA | State ID : BGX37
Through this nationally recognised and accredited qualification, you'll gain industry specific skills and knowledge to upskill or work in the non-regulated early childhood education sector.
Diploma of Community Services
National ID : CHC52021 | State ID : BIJ1
Complete the Diploma of Community Services and you will be on your way to a career as a program coordinator, early intervention worker, or case manager.
Diploma of Community Services
National ID : CHC52025 | State ID : BPA1
Complete the Diploma of Community Services and you will be on your way to a career as a program coordinator, early intervention worker, or case manager.