Is anyone studying at TAFE this year? What did you decide to study and why?

That sounds like a great avenue for many opportunities @HelloKitty1981 .

We look forward to hearing how you go with it.

I think for TAFE, for me, it was a taste test to see if I liked the industry. If I was interested, I'd be able to delve into further studies. If not, then it was another cert under my belt.

I'm looking into studying an Art Therapy Course.

I used to work in the Health Industry working with Children and families.

Then had to resign 18months into the beginning of the Pandemic.

After having so much time off work, I started painting again to help with my mental health and people have asked if i would teach them so i'm thinking this is my new goal to work towards. I also like studying so feels like a good choice so far.

Hello again @HelloKitty1981 !

I'm studying at uni (scary) starting this week so relate to your feelings. The main thing with study is to keep consistent, plan everything out and don't leave things to the last minute (if possible).

I was advised to print out my unit outline and keep track of exactly what I have to get done each week and have set time to do this in my plans for each week.

I think you'll do great and as somebody who does support work it's a wonderful, diverse experience.

Last year I began studying a diploma of mental health but I fell behind when the demands of study, parenting, work and managing my own mental health got all a bit too much. Now that I'm in a better place with all my kids in school I'm looking to do the Cert IV in mental health peer support work 😊

@HelloKitty1981 @Jasper_123 @Leesu @tyme

Hi there @HelloKitty1981 @MermaidHair @Jasper_123 @Leesu @tyme and all forumites here. What a great discussion thread @HelloKitty1981.

I’m in the process of completing at Certificate IV in Leisure and Health with the girl to become a lifestyle and leisure worker in an aged care facility. I like being creative such as with knitting, crochet and cross stitch and drawing abstract images, as well as an interest in older people and a love of trivia. I like learning about people and listening to stories that people share so it’s a great fit for me.

I have done uni many years ago starting off with a Bachelor of Education and then graduating with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in sociology and public policy but couldn’t put the degree to use as I fell sick for many years. I tried the Certificate IV in Mental Health a few times at Tafe but realised that I was more suited to being in leisure and health due to personal issues and the way mental health is based at for employment prospects ( very dependent on client funding and a lot of driving clients around which I don’t like as I don’t drive a lot due to anxiety issues). At least with my current course, I’m based at a facility and can focus on making peoples days fun and enjoyable by doing activities that they like and learning from them as well.

The mental health course is a great course as I know people who have completed it and graduated with the Certificate once they have completed their practical placement component but it wasn’t for me. I wish you all the best with the course!

Judi9877

What an interesting Cert! Thanks for sharing @Judi9877 . I guess it would be so helpful to support the elderly.

If you have a bach of education, does that mean you can teach?