Deciding on a career path can certainly be overwhelming, but not impossible. At METS Training, we believe that knowledge is power and having a clear understanding of key professions before choosing one is important. Picking the right course will make all the difference to how fulfilled you feel when in the role. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve identified courses that can help you pick the right career to success.
Childcare
Must love kids! It’s no secret that today’s children are tomorrow’s future. Whether you want to work as an educator, carer, youth worker, counsellor or community worker – the adults who surround children are vital to their upbringing. This career path will allow you to make a difference in a child’s life, so it’s definitely worth exploring the different educational options under the childcare umbrella.
Salary Expectations $18p/h to $28p/h
Career Possibilities
- Early Childhood Educator / Assistant
- Playgroup Supervisor
- Family Daycare Worker
- Nanny
- Outside School Hours Care Assistant/Coordinator
- Team Leader
- Vacation Care Coordinator
- Childcare Centre Program/Group leader
- Group coordinator
- Childcare Centre Director
Community Services
Often students have strong aspirations to help others. If this sounds like you, then Community Services and Care might be the perfect industry to consider. You would be guided into an extremely meaningful career, helping those in need. From caring for people with disability, to aged care support, this career is certainly one that will provide you with endless fulfilment.
Salary Expectations $23p/h to $50p/h
Career Possibilities
- Community Care Worker or Assistant
- Home Respite Care Worker
- Individual Carer or Support Worker
- Residential Support Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- Community Care Coordinator or Team Leader
- Personal Carer
- Behavioural Support Worker
- Lifestyle Support Officer
- Local Area Coordinator
Business & Leadership
Looking to bring innovative ideas to life through a business startup? Or perhaps jumpstarting a career in the fast-paced corporate world? Business & Leadership is a very popular area of study as the skills learnt in this program are relevant to a huge variety of industries. This course can really open doors to a magnificent career! If you love getting organised, have a knack for ‘taking the lead’ and enjoy spending time on your computer, this might be the perfect career opportunity for you!
Salary Expectation – $20p/h to $50p/h
Career Possibilities
- Office Administrator
- Administrative/Executive Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Coordinator
- Leading Hand
- Supervisor
- Team Leader
Retail & Customer Engagement
Are you are a sociable, outgoing person who loves meeting new people? Then Retail and Customer Engagement might be the perfect career path for you! It opens up an endless amount of opportunities and you would work directly with customers and clients to ensure the overall experience is always ‘above and beyond’ expectations.
Salary Expectation – $20p/h to $40p/h
Career Possibilities
- Retail Store Manager / Worker
- Assistant Store Manager
- Customer Service Manager/Representative
- Customer Experience Officer
- Client Support Services
- Buyer
- Retail Area Manager
Warehousing
If you get ‘warm and fuzzy’ thinking about heavy machinery, then perhaps you should look at a career in Warehousing Operations. You will learn how to move, store, receive, and dispatch goods correctly, as well as understand occupational health and safety procedures, customer service, teamwork, and resource management.
Salary Expectation – $20p/h to $40p/h
Career Possibilities
- General Laborer
- Forklift Driver/Operator
- Shipping and Receiving Associate
- Shipping Specialist
- Loader
- Packer
- Merchandise Pickup/Receiving Associate
- Receiver
- Warehouse Worker
And that’s it! METS Training at a glance… We hope this informative article provided you with much needed insight into training options, and of course, we’re available to answer any questions you may have. Good luck in making the right choice as you take those first steps on this very exciting journey.
Interested in starting a new career? Contact us and learn more about how to develop your skills and embark on a new career path.
