Description

This qualification covers workers who provide a range of programs and services to individuals and groups of clients and employers to support them in planning their career and/or locating, securing and maintaining suitable employment.

Workers at this level:
Need an understanding of access and equity issues including cultural diversity, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and disability issues and to work with local communities in the provision of services
May have limited supervisory responsibilities (e.g. in employment services context).

Work at this level may include, for example:
Work in career information and transition services
Assisting in career adviser roles in education, training, school or transition work environments.

Occupational titles may include, for example:
Career information officer
Career and transition services coordinator

This qualification may also be appropriate for workers already holding a relevant professional or vocational qualification for application in areas such as:
School career advice and VET in Schools work
Human resources, education and training and industry specialisation.
In addition, a recommended skill set is identified for such individuals as an introduction to career development work.