Health & Community Services Microcredentials
Get job-ready for health and community services
Build the essential skills needed for entry-level roles in health and community services. This workforce readiness program is designed to help people prepare for work in a sector that needs compassionate, capable and job-ready staff.
Health and community services organisations need more trained entry-level workers. This program helps participants build practical, foundation-level skills so they are better prepared to step into the workforce or continue into further study.
Key details
- Head to the CIRE website
- Fill in your details to create an account
- Access the modules
- Once complete, receive a certificate of participation and a microcredential badge
The microcredentials
What you will learn
These microcredentials cover the core skills employers look for in entry-level workers, including:
- Working with diverse people
- Supporting independence and wellbeing
- Communicating in health or community services
- Organising personal work priorities
- Following safe work practices for direct client care
- Developing thinking and problem-solving skills
- Working legally and ethically
Who the microcredentials are for
- People seeking a new career in health and community services
- School leavers or those with limited formal qualifications
- People looking to upskill for entry-level roles
- Community members interested in supporting older people, people with disability and other diverse groups
Microcredential delivery
The microcredentials are self paced learning, delivered through online modules, with short sessions of around 1 to 2 hours for each unit. Assessment may include quizzes, multiple choice questions and written tasks.
Sign up now
- Head to the CIRE website
- Fill in your details to create an account
- Access the modules
- Once complete, receive a certificate of participation and a microcredential badge