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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The list presented here is only for this industry category. You can select a qualification or course title to see a list of training providers in Western Australia who deliver it – then select a provider to find out more.
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The list of courses displayed for a selected industry category is intended to assist individuals learn more about occupation and training pathways, and may not represent all possible pathways for an industry. For further assistance on occupation and training pathways please contact your nearest Jobs and Skills Centre on 13 64 64.
Please note
The vocational education and training (VET) courses delivered in Western Australia on this course list are funded through the Department of Training and Workforce Development; these are referred to as publicly funded training. A range of qualifications and courses for priority industry areas and occupations are subsidised under Jobs and Skills WA, to reduce the cost of training in priority skill areas. To find out more about which courses are subsidised, please take a look at the information available on the main Training page.
Other non-publicly funded courses are available through TAFE colleges and private providers; however these are not included in this course list. To find these other courses, you can search a list of all VET courses in WA via the myskills.gov.au website.
Certificate II in Introduction to Disability Care (Disability Care Pre-traineeship)
National ID : 52840WA | State ID : AB65
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.
Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
National ID : HLT30113 | State ID : J581
The role of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers is crucial to improving health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers across Australia work in a variety of environments and settings — this can be a highly rewarding career making a difference to people's lives.
Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
National ID : SIR30116 | State ID : AZZ9
The Certificate III in Community Pharmacy will assist you to develop skills and knowledge relating to pharmacy products and customer service; it's perfect for anyone keen to pursue a career in the pharmacy field.
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.
Certificate III in Individual Support
National ID : CHC33015 | State ID : AWK6
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
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 : CHC33015 | State ID : AA66
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.
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.