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 Community Pharmacy Dispensary
National ID : SIR40216 | State ID : BAA5
Get a prescription for your new career!
If you would love to work as a Dispensary Technician in a community pharmacy, this is the course for you!
Certificate IV in Community Services
National ID : CHC42015 | State ID : AWL8
A job that offers the reward of helping your community — FEE FREE!
When you complete the Certificate IV in Community Services Work, you'll have the skills and knowledge needed to start your career in community support as an outreach officer, welfare support worker, or case worker.
Certificate IV in Community Services
National ID : CHC42021 | State ID : BII6
A job that offers the reward of helping your community — FEE FREE!
When you complete the Certificate IV in Community Services Work, you'll have the skills and knowledge needed to start your career in community support as an outreach officer, welfare support worker, or case worker.
Certificate IV in Disability
National ID : CHC43115 | State ID : AWJ3
Want a career helping people live their best lives?
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference in people's lives, the Certificate IV in Disability will prepare you to work as a disability support worker in a client's home or within a community organisation.
Certificate IV in Disability Support
National ID : CHC43121 | State ID : BIC1
Want a career helping people live their best lives?
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference in people's lives, the Certificate IV in Disability will prepare you to work as a disability support worker in a client's home or within a community organisation.
Certificate IV in Government
National ID : PSP40122 | State ID : BHO9
Join the public service, and get set up for a great career!
This course can set you up for a career in the public service (government) sector, where you can not only contribute to your community but also make a difference!
Certificate IV in Housing
National ID : CHC42221 | State ID : BGW9
A rewarding career supporting our people and communities
This nationally recognised qualification will set you up for a rewarding career in the specialist support area of helping vulnerable people access affordable housing. In today's economy, this is a critical aspect of community services.
Certificate IV in Leadership and Innovation in Dementia Services
National ID : 10719NAT | State ID : BEH78
Take your dementia care skills to leadership level
The Certificate IV in Leadership and Innovation in Dementia Services is nationally accredited as a specialised qualification in dementia care for health and aged care professionals who work with people living with dementia.
Certificate IV in Local Government
National ID : LGA40120 | State ID : BGO1
Boost your career in local government!
This qualification 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. The training is delivered in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Certificate IV in Mental Health
National ID : CHC43315 | State ID : AWK8
Support people to live their best lives — FEE FREE!
If you would like a career as a mental health support worker, community support worker, or caseworker — this training will get you there!