6 Human Services Preparatory Programs

Imagine a career where you help people live their best lives, no matter their age or challenges. That’s occupational therapy! Whether its helping kids succeed in school, supporting adults in their recovery, or empowering individuals to adapt and thrive, occupational therapy is all about using everyday activities to make a difference.

An education in social and human services can lead you in many interesting directions — from alcohol and chemical dependency counseling to senior services and activities specialist. The job opportunities are endless, helping people of all ages with emotional, mental, physical, and economic difficulties in a wide variety of settings and facilities. The degree programs include supervised work experience at community chemical dependency or human service agencies.

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Study a community services certificate and qualify to start your career as a Case Worker, Community Services Worker or Domestic Violence Worker.

Embark on a rewarding career helping individuals with disabilities. 100% graduate satisfaction. Small class sizes. Caring, knowledgeable faculty. Lots of hands-on learning. Active community partners/employers. Students develop the knowledge and skills required to support people with developmental disabilities across the lifespan.

Care for people needing support with a Certificate III in Individual Support. This course prepares students to provide individualised support in working roles. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person- centred support.