Health care and social assistance
Industry information
This industry offers a wide range of jobs in areas such as child care, aged care, health, mental health and disability. It also covers social work and community support roles, as well as dental and medical technical roles.
Workers in this industry can be found in public and private organisations, including hospitals, specialist medical and allied health centres, community support organisations and non-for profit organisations such as charities.
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Workers in this industry can be found in public and private organisations, including hospitals, specialist medical and allied health centres, community support organisations and non-for profit organisations such as charities.
How do I get into the industry?
Some courses in this industry include:
- Certificate III in Individual Support
- Certificate III of Community Services
- Certificate IV in Disability
- Certificate IV in Ageing
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Jobs in this industry
Potential jobs may include:
- midwives
- aged and disabled carers
- welfare support workers
- medical imaging technicians
- occupational therapists
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Full qualification
A VET qualification will broaden your skills in a specialised area and give you the practical experience you'll need for the workplace. It will train you to design, plan and execute the practical and technical aspects of your field within an industry context. Certificates I?IV generally take from six months to two years to complete full time; diploma courses typically take one or two years and advanced diplomas usually take between 18 months to two years.
Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship combines practical skills learnt on the job with an employer and formal learning from an approved provider. As an apprentice, you'll spend three to four years learning a traditional trade and gaining a qualification, usually a Certificate III or IV. Typically you?ll work four days a week, and attend formal training one day a week.
Traineeship
A traineeship combines practical skills learnt on the job with an employer and formal learning from an approved provider. A traineeship will take you one to three years to complete, depending on your industry and qualification. Typically you?ll work four days a week, and attend formal training one day a week.
Short Course
A part-qualification is a short course made up of subjects from a nationally recognised VET qualification. You may receive a Statement of Attainment when you complete a part qualification. If you successfully complete a part qualification, you can build on that learning to complete a full qualification at Certificate I, II, III or IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma levels.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Advocacy
Cost
Standard fee:
$12,530.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $4,410.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
17 months (full-time)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Theory and Practice
Cost
Standard fee:
$6,140.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,850.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Currently unavailable
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
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Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Cost
Standard fee:
$9,790.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $3,650.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
12 - 13 months (full-time)
Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Cost
Standard fee:
$8,440.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $2,910.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
10 months (full-time)
Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
Cost
Standard fee:
$5,450.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,050.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
6 - 7 months (full-time)
Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
Cost
Standard fee:
$3,820.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $160.00
for support.
NSW Fee Free
Delivery Mode
Currently unavailable
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
-
Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies
Cost
Standard fee:
$4,360.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $880.00
for support.
NSW Fee Free
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
2 - 3 months (full-time)
Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies
Cost
Standard fee:
$4,360.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $880.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Estimated Duration
-
Certificate II in Auslan
Cost
Standard fee:
$5,720.00
Estimated fee: $0.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
6 - 7 months (full-time)
Certificate II in Community Pharmacy
Cost
Standard fee:
$3,820.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,050.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Full qualification
Estimated Duration
3 - 4 months (full-time)
Certificate II in Community Pharmacy
Cost
Standard fee:
$3,820.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $1,050.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Estimated Duration
13 - 22 months (full-time)
Certificate II in Community Services
Cost
Standard fee:
$3,820.00
Estimated fee: $0.00 to $990.00
for support.
Delivery Mode
Online Work-Based Mixed Face-to-Face
Program Type
Traineeship
Estimated Duration
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