CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services

  • Centrelink/DHS Approved
  • NQF Approved Qualification
  • Recognised Australia wide
nationally-recogised-training

Qualification Description

The CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services is an entry level qualification designed for people who are looking for skills for working with children in the community. This may be used as a pathway for workforce entry as a community services worker providing first point of contact and assisting individuals in meeting their immediate needs and also provides a pathway for students who wish to complete a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification at a later date.

Entry Requirements

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Qualification
Certificate II in Community Services

Course Code CHC22015

Nationally Recognised Yes

Duration
Full time: 12 weeks
Part time: 24 weeks

Delivery Modes
You can choose the delivery mode that best suits your circumstances. Delivery modes available for this qualification include:

  • Class (VETiS)
  • Online

Hours of Work
There are no minimum hours of work required for this qualification, however all students need to be employed or volunteering in an ACECQA approved to complete the practical components of this qualification.

Hours of work can be completed as a volunteer on practical placement. ACCCO can help you organise placement.

Hours of work can be completed in your workplace if you work in an approved workplace.

International Delivery
This course is not available to international students.

A sound ability to read and write English.

Core units

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities

Elective units

CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCVOL001 Be an effective volunteer

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

Questioning:
written questionnaires

Product based methods:
reports, projects, displays, work samples, role plays, presentations

Direct observation:
real time assessment in the workplace/off-the-job simulation

Third party evidence:
reports from workplace supervisors

Check if there is funding available for this course on our Fees and Funding page.

ACCCO has several payment methods available to you to pay your student fees, including:

  • Credit Card
  • Direct Debit
  • Payment Plans

State government funding is available for this course if you meet the eligibility requirements.

Check if you are eligible on our fees and funding page.

This qualification can provide employment opportunities in the following roles:

  • Nannying, au pair and other private arrangements for childcare
  • Activity and/or care programs, including playgroups, play centres, resorts, gyms, shopping centres
  • Coaching and tuition
  • Other non-regulated childcare
  • Some additional support roles in ACECQA Approved Services (Please note: To be employed to work with children in regulated care environments, ACECQA requires a minimum of a Certificate III qualification)
Course Overview

Qualification
Certificate II in Community Services

Course Code CHC22015

Nationally Recognised Yes

Duration
Full time: 12 weeks
Part time: 24 weeks

Delivery Modes
You can choose the delivery mode that best suits your circumstances. Delivery modes available for this qualification include:

  • Class (VETiS)
  • Online

Hours of Work
There are no minimum hours of work required for this qualification, however all students need to be employed or volunteering in an ACECQA approved to complete the practical components of this qualification.

Hours of work can be completed as a volunteer on practical placement. ACCCO can help you organise placement.

Hours of work can be completed in your workplace if you work in an approved workplace.

International Delivery
This course is not available to international students.

Entry Requirements

A sound ability to read and write English.

Units
<p><strong>Core units</strong></p> <p>CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services</p> <p>CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact</p> <p>CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people</p> <p>HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety</p> <p>BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities</p> <p><strong>Elective units</strong></p> <p>CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk</p> <p>CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety</p> <p>CHCVOL001 Be an effective volunteer</p> <p>HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting</p>
Assessment Methods

Questioning:
written questionnaires

Product based methods:
reports, projects, displays, work samples, role plays, presentations

Direct observation:
real time assessment in the workplace/off-the-job simulation

Third party evidence:
reports from workplace supervisors

Payment Methods

Check if there is funding available for this course on our Fees and Funding page.

ACCCO has several payment methods available to you to pay your student fees, including:

  • Credit Card
  • Direct Debit
  • Payment Plans
Funding Available

State government funding is available for this course if you meet the eligibility requirements.

Check if you are eligible on our fees and funding page.

Employment Opportunities

This qualification can provide employment opportunities in the following roles:

  • Nannying, au pair and other private arrangements for childcare
  • Activity and/or care programs, including playgroups, play centres, resorts, gyms, shopping centres
  • Coaching and tuition
  • Other non-regulated childcare
  • Some additional support roles in ACECQA Approved Services (Please note: To be employed to work with children in regulated care environments, ACECQA requires a minimum of a Certificate III qualification)
Pathways to Further Study

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Funding varies between State / Territories so please check your eligibility requirements and find out what is available in your area.

Early Childhood Education and Care

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School Age Education and Care
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