About Best Career Courses AU
About Best Career Courses AU
Welcome to Best Career Courses AU — your go-to blog for practical, up-to-date career advice in Australia. Whether you’re a school leaver, migrant, job seeker, or career changer, we’re here to help you navigate the education and employment landscape with confidence.
Our blog covers:
- Career guides by industry (healthcare, IT, education, trades, and more)
- Top-rated online courses and study pathways
- Visa and migration-friendly occupations
- Salary insights, qualification requirements, and training options
We also review online training platforms like TAFE, Open Universities Australia, and more — helping you choose courses that lead to real jobs.
Our mission is simple: To empower Australians and migrants to build rewarding careers through the right training and guidance.
Common career pathways in Australia starting from basic schooling, with suggested courses or qualifications at each stage for Australian residents:
Career Pathway | Starting Point | Secondary Education (Years 11-12) | Post-School Qualifications | Advanced Qualifications / Specialisations |
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Early Childhood Educator | Year 10 / 11 | Complete Year 12 with English & Health | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education | Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education |
(TAFE/private college) | Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Honours, Masters | |||
Disability Support Worker | Year 10 / 11 | Complete Year 12 with relevant subjects | Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) | Diploma of Community Services, Specialised Training |
(TAFE/private providers) | ||||
Counsellor | Year 10 / 11 | Complete Year 12 with Psychology or English | Diploma of Counselling / Bachelor of Counselling or Psychology | Graduate Diploma, Masters, Professional Accreditation (ACA/PACFA) |
Electrician | Year 10 (minimum) | Complete Year 10 with Maths & Science | Pre-apprenticeship in Electrotechnology | Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (Apprenticeship) |
Apprenticeship (4 years) | Further specialisations in solar, industrial automation | |||
Enrolled Nurse | Year 12 (preferable) | Complete Year 12 with Biology/Health | Diploma of Nursing (HLT54122) | Bachelor of Nursing, Postgraduate specialisations |
Aged Care Worker | Year 10 / 11 | Complete Year 12 (optional) | Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) | Diploma of Community Services, Nursing pathway |
Disability Support Worker | Year 10 / 11 | Complete Year 12 (optional) | Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) | Diploma in Community Services or Allied Health Assistance |
Teacher (Primary/Secondary) | Year 12 | Complete Year 12 with required subjects (English, Maths, Science) | Bachelor of Education (Primary or Secondary) | Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters in Education, Specialisations |
Information Technology | Year 10 | Complete Year 12 with Maths and Computing | Diploma/Advanced Diploma in IT or Bachelor of IT | Graduate Diploma/Masters in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science |
Trades (Plumber, Carpenter, etc.) | Year 10 | Complete Year 10 with Maths & Technical Studies | Apprenticeship with Certificate III in relevant trade | Further qualifications, business ownership |
Notes:
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Many courses are available through TAFE, private colleges, or universities.
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Certificate III is often the minimum for entry-level work in health and support roles.
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Apprenticeships combine paid work and training, usually 3-4 years.
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Bachelor degrees typically take 3-4 years full-time.
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Postgraduate qualifications enhance career prospects and specialisation.