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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We also recommend visiting our dedicated Aged Care industry page
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.
A full course list across all industry areas is available here
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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 Mental Health Peer Work
National ID : CHC43515 | State ID : AWL6
Use your lived experience to improve the lives of others
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
Feast your eyes on your new career as an optical dispenser!
Optical dispensers who 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 Age Education and Care
National ID : CHC40113 | State ID : J589
No kidding around, this could be your future career!
When you complete the Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care, you'll be ready to work in outside school hours care or as a school holiday program coordinator for children aged between six and 12 years.
Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
National ID : CHC40221 | State ID : BGY4
No kidding, this could be the career for you — FREE FREE!
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
Get the training to be a trainer!
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
Get the training to be a trainer!
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 : CHC40413 | State ID : J592
A rewarding career working with youth — FEE FREE!
A new version of this qualification is now available
Certificate IV in Youth Work
National ID : CHC40421 | State ID : BII4
A rewarding career working with youth — FREE!
This is the qualification you need to set yourself up for a rewarding a career as a youth worker, youth support worker, or caseworker.
Community Support Skill Set
State ID : AF008
Skill up for community support work — Includes first aid — FEE FREE!
This 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
Boost your confidence to get into training or employment
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.