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 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
Certificate IV in Leadership and Innovation Dementia Services
National ID : 11229NAT | State ID : BGV30
This course is designed for health and aged care professionals who are working with people living with dementia. This may be in private care, residential care or medical support and/or community service settings. The training focuses on the leadership skills required to implement positive change in the workplace and improve care for people living with dementia, with a key focus area on applying a person-centred care approach. and will
Certificate IV in Local Government
National ID : LGA40120 | State ID : BGO1
This course will set you up for a great career in local government including shires and councils, with a focus on both business administration and specialist roles such as operations.
Certificate IV in Mental Health
National ID : CHC43315 | State ID : AWK8
If you would like a career as a mental health support worker, community support worker, or caseworker — this training will get you there. This area of work can be challenging, but also very rewarding as you'll be supporting and empowering people to make positive changes in their life.
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
National ID : CHC43515 | State ID : AWL6
This qualification builds on the knowledge of people who have lived experience of mental health conditions — as either a consumer or carer — and work in mental health support service roles. It's suited to people with no prior qualification and some work experience; or someone who has more on-the-job experience and would like to consolidate it through formal learning.
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 School Based Education Support
National ID : CHC40225 | State ID : BTS6
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. You'll learn how to support qualified teachers in the classroom, providing supervision and one-to-one student support in English, reading and maths. You'll gain skills and knowledge for communicating with teachers and parents; assisting students with special needs; understanding the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students; supervising students outside the classroom; and much more. Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field
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.