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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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.
Diploma of Youth Work
National ID : CHC50421 | State ID : BII9
Here's how you can make a difference to our future!
If you would like to work in community services as a youth worker, youth officer, or case worker, and make a difference in our future, this is the qualification for you! You'll help to improve lives, and directly contribute to putting young people at risk towards a better path.
Entry into Care Roles Skill Set
National ID : CHCSS00114 | State ID : AE116
A rewarding career in service of others — FEE FREE!
Get the skills and knowledge required to provide entry level support and basic client care for a range of roles and purposes within the aged care and disability support sectors.
Family and Domestic Violence Early Intervention Skill Set
State ID : AE648
Want to grow your support skills and knowledge? FEE FREE!
For people who are victims of family and domestic violence, being able to offer support and assistance in a targeted way is an important strategy to stop early signs of violence from escalating.
Integrating Mental Health Practice Skill Set
State ID : AE439
A rewarding and meaningful career — FEE FREE!
The Integrating Mental Health Practice Skill Set will equip workers in the community services sector with the skills to assist clients who are experiencing mental health concerns, and respond to the increasing need for mental health awareness.
Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care Job Ready Skill Set
State ID : AE818
Get a head start on your career in childcare — FEE FREE!
If you love working with children, and would like to contribute to the education of our future generations, working in early childhood education and care could be the career for you!
Provide Individual Support Skill Set
State ID : AE384
FREE training to kickstart your career in caring — FEE FREE!
This skill set will give you an introduction to working in a range of community, residential and healthcare settings and provide support in a home or care setting for aged care or disability support.
Work in Community Care Skill Set
State ID : AE618
FREE training to kickstart your career in caring — FEE FREE!
There's many job opportunities in the field of community care, which includes healthcare support and specialist areas such as social support. The Work in Community Care skill set will give you a great starting point to get into the industry, as it covers important areas such as first aid, communicating with diverse people, and customer service in a community care setting.
Work Skill Instructor Skill Set
National ID : TAESS00028 | State ID : AF009
Trainers: Develop your skills with this FREE short course!
This skill set provides the necessary skills and knowledge for those who facilitate and conduct work-skill instruction whilst delivering nationally recognised training under supervision in the vocational education and training (VET) sector.