Social assistance and allied health are growing parts of the overall health industry nationally — and especially in Western Australia — offering great career opportunities. Demand for services is rising, particularly in the disability and aged care sectors. Highly skilled workers are needed in both these sectors and now is the time to upskill your current qualifications or change direction to a new career opportunity.
Pathways into the allied health area start at Certificate II level in the aged care and disability care areas, and from there you can choose from a range of higher level specialised support and care qualifications. You can also train as an assistant supporting the work done by speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other health professionals. Join a growing and rewarding industry and start your journey to upskill or change direction in a new career path!
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We also have fee-free Job Ready Pathways Programs — fast track training to get you job ready. And to make sure anyone can get skills ready, we have made a range of courses available online at TAFE colleges.
The Allied health and Social assistance sectors offer a huge range of training options. Use the course search below to find out more (select from the options under Industry area, and/or the keyword search, to refine the results). 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 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 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 Allied Health Assistance
National ID : HLT33015 | State ID : AWK5
The healthcare industry is about more than doctors and nurses - it takes a team of allied health workers to support all of the medical services that happen every day across Australia.
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 Health Services Assistance
National ID : HLT33115 | State ID : AWJ4
This course is ideal for people seeking a role where they can use a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge to provide assistance to health professional staff for the care of clients. It's also a fantastic pathway into a career in nursing or other specialised healthcare roles.
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)
National ID : HLT33115 | State ID : AA72
This course is ideal for people seeking a role where they can use a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge to provide assistance to health professional staff for the care of clients. It's also a fantastic pathway into a career in nursing or other specialised healthcare roles.
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 (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, 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.
Future jobs in Allied health and Social assistance
Research completed by the WA State Training Board identified that the number of disability and aged care workers needs to double over the next five years.
Find out more about the research and the Social assistance and allied health workforce strategy on the State Training Board website.