“I wanted to have a career change; I liked the class schedule, which is 2 ½ days a week. That meant I could spend time with my family and have a job for the rest of the week. I also like the environment for learning, being that it was an easier transition from being a mother to an adult student.”
“The Diploma of Business helped me gain the knowledge I needed to achieve my personal best and to be successful. I gained acceptance into the University of my choice thanks to Careers Australia.”
Careers Australia has successfully increased their scope of qualifications to include a range of new healthcare and community service courses
MARCH 2011
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance provides participants with the skills and knowledge to assist allied health staff (physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists) with patient rehabilitation or maintenance therapy programs.
Certificate III in Home and Community Care
The Certificate III in Home and Community Care will equip participants with the skills and knowledge to work as a personal care attendant, providing personal care and assistance to the elderly and disabled people in their homes and communities. Certificate III in Aged Care and Certificate III in Home and Community Care can be delivered together. Graduates will be awarded both of the nationally recognised qualifications upon successful completion of the combined program.
Certificate IV in Disability
The Certificate IV in Disability is suitable for people who work in residential group homes, training resource centres, day respite centres and open employment services, other community settings and clients’ homes.
Diploma of Community Services Work
The Diploma of Community Services Work will provide students with the skills and knowledge to work as a professional community services worker in a wide variety of settings such as family welfare organisations, disability services, youth services, child protection and community health services and employment.
Careers Australia will continue to consult with industry bodies and stakeholders to progressively introduce new Certificate and Diploma courses as demand arises.
