CHC22015
Certificate II in Community Services

Community & Early Childhood

Further Study Opportunities

Certificate III in Individual Support
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Certificate IV in Disability
Certificate IV in Youth Work
Diploma in Community Services
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
Bachelor of Social Work

Overview

This course is ideal if you like working with people. You will be taught across a variety of work skill areas relevant to work within the community services industry. You will learn about community services relating to case management, advocacy and coordinating group activities. Your learning will involve role plays, simulations, project work, incursions and excursions. This is a one-year course. Students may attain qualification upon satisfactory completion of all units.

Duration
1 Year
Credits

VPC: Each completed 90-hour block of VET equals one VPC credit.

VCE / VCE VM: Recognition of up to four VCE VET units at Units 1 & 2 level.

ATAR: No contribution is available.

VASS: VE1

Course Details

Delivery Mode: Face to face onsite at the Host school(s)

Core Units of Competency:

  • CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
  • CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
  • BSBWOR202 Organize and complete daily work activities
Structured Workplace Learning

It is strongly recommended that students undertake a minimum of 80 hours of work placement.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites required.

Career Pathways

With additional training and experience, possible future career pathways may include work in the following areas/sectors:

  • Individual Support

  • Youth Services

  • Community Worker

  • Careers Counsellor

  • Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

  • Social Worker

  • Childcare Worker

  • Health Promotion Officer

  • Prisons Officer

  • Disability

  • Civil Celebrant

  • Education Support

Fees

Please speak with your VET Coordinator for further information, including any applicable fees and whether a uniform is required.

Host Schools
Days/Times
Peter Lalor Secondary College IVET, 40548
Wednesday
9.00am—3.00pm
Units 1&2