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Community and human services, creative services

Community and human services, creative services at TAFE

Open Learning Aged Care
Children's Services
Community studies
Hairdressing
Interior Decoration
Tourism
Youth work

Aged Care

Certificate III in Aged Care Work

An introduction to the skills required to provide personal, social, home and family support, and health related programs.

Career and employment opportunities:
Personal Care Worker.

Certificate III in Aged Care Work

Learn to provide personal, social, home and family support, and health related programs.

Career and employment opportunities:
Personal Care Worker.

Certificate IV in Aged Care Work

Gain the practical skills and confidence in personal, home and family support programs.

Career and employment opportunities:
Personal Care Worker, Co-ordinator.

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Children's Services

Certificate III in Children's Services

An entry-level program providing skills and knowledge to work in the early childcare industry.

Career and employment opportunities:
Childcare Assistant.

Diploma of Children's services

Learn how to provide the intellectual, social, emotional and physical needs of children.

Career and employment opportunities:
Group Leader in centre based care.

Advanced Diploma of Children's Services

Gain a comprehensive understanding of childcare services and the skills required to manage a childcare facility.

Career and employment opportunities:
Director, Childcare Service Centre.

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Community studies

Certificate IV in Community Studies (Protective Care)

Gain skills and knowledge to work in youth shelters and residential out of home services.

Career and employment opportunities:
Child Safety Support Officer, Youth Worker.

Certificate IV in Community Services Work

Gain the skills and knowledge to become a support worker in community service environment.

Career and employment opportunities:
Support Worker, Youth Worker.

Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure)

The course provides students with the skills and knowledge to work in care facilities designing and implementing health and leisure activities for clients.

Career and employment opportunities:
Program Co-ordinator.

Certificate III in Home and Community Care

Gain the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the home care area.

Career and employment opportunities:
Support Worker.

Certificate IV in Service Co-ordination (Ageing and Disability)

Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to co-ordinate specific programs and supervise and/or co-ordinate a limited number of workers and volunteers.

Career and employment opportunities:
Program Co-ordinator.

Certificate III in Disability Work

This program is designed for individuals who are currently working in the disability field.

Career and employment opportunities:
Support Worker.

Certificate IV in Disability Work

Gain knowledge and skills necessary to provide training and support to people with disabilities.

Career and employment opportunities:
Support Worker.

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Hairdressing

Certificate II in Hairdressing

This course has been designed as an introduction to the Hairdressing and Beauty industries, with career prospects leading to a hairdressing apprenticeship, Salon Assistant or further study.

Career and employment opportunities:
Hairdresser.

Certificate III in Hairdressing

Off the job training for apprentices practising in hairdressing.

Career and employment opportunities:
Hairdresser.

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Interior Decoration

Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

Students learn planning and furniture placement, colour pattern and texture, paint and paint finishes, textiles for furniture and more.

Career and employment opportunities:
Interior Decorator.

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Tourism

Certificate III in Tourism (Visitor Information Services)

This program provides high level skills in the tourism industry. Gain the ability to research tourism programs in their local community, interact effectively with customers and clients, provide high levels of customer service, undertake administrative and sales duties as required of a professional in the tourism industry.

Career and employment opportunities:
Tourism Information Officer, Booking Agent, Tour Desk Advisor.

Certificate III in Tourism (International Retail Sales)

Provides high level skills in developing up to date knowledge of international tourism activities, office procedures, booking and reservation systems and communication including sales and marketing.

Career and employment opportunities:
Retail Travel Consultant, International Travel Agent, Sales Officer.

Certificate III in Tourism (Operations)

Provides high level skills in developing up to date knowledge of tourism activities, office procedures, booking and reservation systems and communication including sales and marketing.