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 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 : TAE40116 | State ID : BAB2
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 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 : 22471VIC | State ID : BEH68
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.
Diploma of Community Services
National ID : CHC52015 | State ID : AWM0
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 : 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 (Case Management)
National ID : CHC52015 | State ID : AB02
Completing the Diploma of Community Services will help you to take that next step in your community services career — maybe as a program coordinator, an early intervention worker, or a case manager.