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Home Economist
Alternative Titles:
Community Health Officer, Consumer Adviser, Family and Consumer Studies Professional, Food and Nutrition Consultant, Public Health Consultant
Home economists teach, inform and advise government,
industry and the community, in order to assist individuals to
make better lifestyle choices.
Home economists may perform the following tasks:
- educate the community about aspects of everyday living
such as family and interpersonal relationships, food and
nutrition and leading balanced lifestyles
- teach independent living skills to school students,
disabled or disadvantaged people
- assist people to take control of their health, develop
healthy behaviours and make informed consumer decisions
- design, evaluate and promote products and services such
as foods, household appliances or services for everyday
living
- design and plan nutritious meals and assist people to
prepare them.
Home economists may specialise as a:
Community Health Home Economist who undertakes a
range of home economic activities in the public sector such as
providing information services on things like financial
management, family relationships, child care, food and
nutrition and household management. They may also manage food
service operations such as canteens, aged-care centres and
community food facilities and develop programs and policies
for health and social services.
Home Economics Teacher who teaches students the
skills required to understand and develop solutions to a range
of things in their personal, family, community and work roles.
Home economics teachers also assist students to develop
vocational skills and knowledge.
Required Skills - Home Economist
- consideration for others and sense of social justice
- good human resource management skills
- good oral and written communication skills
- aptitude for analysis and problem-solving
- aptitude for design and creativity
- sensitivity in dealing with a wide range of people and
issues
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