Carer Careers: Health and Community Services

Caring for our Community: Courses to Get You There

If you're considering a career that involves caring for others, your future looks bright. Recent Australian government statistics show that demand for qualified caring professionals is growing.

Education is a proven and effective way to get a foothold in carer careers such as counselling, social work, child care, aged and disability care. The Government's Australian Jobs 2011* report states that "most new jobs of the future will require post-school qualifications to meet employers' demand for skilled workers".

Take a look at the courses below then contact us for personal advice on some of the best career-related caring and community services courses in Australia.

• Child care and early childhood education
• Psychology and counselling
• Community services
• Aged and disabled care

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Child Care and Early Childhood Education

Demand for qualified early childhood teachers and child care workers continues to rise along with that of the Australian population. Job prospects for Child Care Workers and Primary Teachers is good1, with strong growth in employment expected between now and 2015-2016.

Recent government legislation stipulates that from 2014, all child care workers will need at least a Certificate III in Children's Services to work in the industry.

• Certificate III in Children's Services
• Certificate III in Education Support
• Diploma of Children's Services
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
• Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Browse all education and child care courses

1Job Outlook Website:
http://joboutlook.gov.au/pages/occupation.aspx?search=industry&tab=prospects&cluster=&code=4211
http://joboutlook.gov.au/pages/occupation.aspx?search=industry&tab=prospects&cluster=&code=2412

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Psychology and Counselling

A career in psychology or counselling is not only rewarding, but provides an exciting and diverse range of career options and workplace environments. Employment prospects for psychologists and counsellors to 2015-16 is good2. The counselling profession is forecast to have moderate growth, while employment for psychologists is expected to grow very strongly.

If you're passionate about helping individuals get more out of life, a career in counselling or psychology could be for you. With an industry-approved qualification, you'll have the skills you need to make a difference to people's lives.

• Certificate IV in Alcohol & Other Drugs
• Diploma of Counselling
• Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling)
• Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Psychology)

Browse all Psychology and Counselling courses

2Job Outlook Website:
http://joboutlook.gov.au/pages/occupation.aspx?search=industry&tab=prospects&cluster=&code=2721
http://joboutlook.gov.au/pages/occupation.aspx?search=industry&tab=prospects&cluster=&code=2723

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Community Services

Social Workers, Welfare Support Workers, and Managers of Health and Social Welfare Services, are all expected to have very strong future employment3.

If your career goal is to help build strong communities by supporting and assisting older adults, low-income families, new arrivals or disadvantaged people, then a career in community services may be for you.

The following industry recognised, accredited community services courses can help kick-start or advance your career in this vital area:

• Certificate III in Home & Community Care
• Certificate IV in Community Services Work
• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Community Services)

Browse all Health and Community Services courses

3Job Outlook Website:
http://joboutlook.gov.au/pages/occupation.aspx?search=industry&tab=prospects&cluster=&code=2725
http://joboutlook.gov.au/pages/occupation.aspx?search=industry&tab=prospects&cluster=&code=4117

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Aged and Disabled Care

Employment for Aged and Disabled Carers to 2015-16 is expected to grow very strongly4.

Without the help of trained professionals, many frail and disadvantaged people in our community wouldn't be able to cope. The aged and disabled depend on care and support from specially trained case workers, program staff, supervisors, nurses and more.

Qualify to work in aged or disabled care with these industry-recognised courses:

• Certificate III in Aged Care
• Certificate III in Home and Community Care
• Certificate IV in Disability
• Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
• Browse all Health and Community Services courses

4Job Outlook Website:
http://joboutlook.gov.au/pages/occupation.aspx?search=industry&tab=prospects&cluster=&code=4231

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Carer Careers. Great Courses, Real Jobs

Get your carer career moving by studying a course that's recognised and respected in the industry. Our range of accredited courses in community services, psychology, counselling, child and aged care can lead to real jobs and rewarding careers.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant today for advice on choosing the right course for your career needs.