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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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 III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
National ID : CHC33015 | State ID : AB71
This qualification will get you job for a career as a care support worker or assistant in the community, working directly with clients. The training specialises in providing home and community support services; and also supports relationships with carers and families.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
National ID : CHC33015 | State ID : AA67
This course will set you up to be job ready for a career in disability support. This is a highly rewarding area of work, and it offers a fantastic range of job and career opportunities.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
National ID : CHC33021 | State ID : AE05
Disability support is a highly rewarding area of work, and it offers a fantastic range of job and career opportunities. Care can take place in the home or community, at a specialised facility, or within an assisted living facility.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community)
National ID : CHC33015 | State ID : AA68
When you complete the Certificate III in Individual Support, you'll learn how to provide home and community support services and how to support relationships with carers and families, and be on your way to a career as an aged care assistant.
Certificate III in Local Government
National ID : LGA30120 | State ID : BGO5
Local government offers a range of interesting and rewarding job and career opportunities, where you can be involved in your local community and make a difference.
Certificate III in School Based Education Support
National ID : CHC30221 | State ID : BGY5
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. This work can provide you with fantastic job satisfaction, knowing you are making a positive contribution to students' education.
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
National ID : HLT40213 | State ID : J583
This course is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people working to provide a range of clinical primary health care services to clients and communities.
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.