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 Skills Ready 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
Advanced Diploma of Interpreting
National ID : PSP60922 | State ID : BIC2
This qualification offers the advanced skills and knowledge required to interpret from a source language to a target language in complex dialogue and monologue settings.
Advanced Diploma of Translating
National ID : PSP60822 | State ID : BIC3
This course offers high level skills and knowledge in using translation technologies, building glossaries for interpreting and translating, translating and certifying documents, revising translations, applying translation codes and working to professional and ethical standards.
Assessor Skill Set
National ID : TAESS00019 | State ID : AF018
Through this short course, you'll learn how to use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs; assess competence; and participate in assessment validation according to national vocational education and training (VET) quality requirements.
Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set
National ID : CHCSS00070 | State ID : AD172
This short course skill set is for people working in various care and support roles in the community services industry who wish to develop skills in supporting people to self-administer medication.
Certificate II in Career Preparation
National ID : 11039NAT | State ID : BGS28
If you would like some support to reach your career dreams, this course is for you!
Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing
National ID : 52890WA | State ID : BGR79
The nationally recognised and accredited qualification provides you with entry level industry specific skills and knowledge to help you get into a traineeship within the Community Services or Health sectors, or gain employment in the Community Services or Health Sector.
Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing Pre-traineeship
National ID : 52890WA | State ID : AC67
The nationally recognised and accredited qualification provides you with entry level industry specific skills and knowledge for the Community Services or Health sectors.
Certificate II in Community Pharmacy
National ID : SIR20116 | State ID : AZZ3
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification is the perfect first step for your career in community pharmacy!
Certificate II in Community Services
National ID : CHC22015 | State ID : AWJ7
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification provides an introduction into the community services industry, perfect to help you get an entry level job or go on to further study. Skilled workers in this field are highly sought after, and there's many job opportunities available.
Certificate II in Introduction to Disability Care
National ID : 52840WA | State ID : BEI59
Disability support can take place in the community, a client's home, or a residential facility. It supports people with disability, across all ages and circumstances. Working in disability care is a highly rewarding career, where you can truly make a positive difference in people's lives.