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
Entry to Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
National ID : CHCSS00147 | State ID : AF356
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge that contribute towards satisfying the entry requirements for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Family and Domestic Violence Early Intervention Skill Set
State ID : AE648
For people who are victims of family and domestic violence, being able to offer support and assistance in a targeted way is an important strategy to stop early signs of violence from escalating.
Induction
National ID : CHCSS00088 | State ID : AD174
The community services and healthcare industries provide a range of rewarding job roles, and offer fantastic career opportunities. This short course skill sets contains four units:
Integrating Mental Health Practice Skill Set
State ID : AE439
The Integrating Mental Health Practice Skill Set will equip workers in the community services sector with the skills to assist clients who are experiencing mental health concerns, and respond to the increasing need for mental health awareness.
Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care Job Ready Skill Set
State ID : AE818
If you love working with children, and would like to contribute to the education of our future generations, working in early childhood education and care could be the career for you!
Provide Individual Support Skill Set
State ID : AE384
This short course skill set will give you an introduction to working in a range of community, residential and healthcare settings and provide support in a home or care setting for aged care or disability support.
Team Leader (Children's Services) Skill Set
National ID : CHCSS00139 | State ID : AE959
If you have experience or qualifications in early childhood education roles, and would like to broaden your skills for professional development or to pursue career opportunities, this short course skill set is an excellent choice.
Work Skill Instructor Skill Set
National ID : TAESS00028 | State ID : AF009
This short course skill set provides the necessary skills and knowledge for those who facilitate and conduct work-skill instruction whilst delivering nationally recognised training in the vocational education and training (VET) sector.