Certificate II In Community Services

Start training for a rewarding career in the community services sector while completing your secondary school studies

This unscored VCE VET course is designed to introduce students to the theories and practices necessary to enhance their future studies and employment prospects in the community services sector. This is a Certificate II attained over 2 years. Any students who do not complete the fully 2 years will receive a statement of attainment for units completed successfully.
Please note: The course also covers sensitive areas and issues which may trigger learners who have experienced topics covered. On successful completion of the 2 year course, students will gain x 3 credit transfer towards a Diploma Community Services after the 2 years completion. Credit transfer will also be available for another course within the CASS department.
Proposed timetable:
8:30am - 12:30pm (Wednesday at Dandenong and Berwick)
8:30am - 12:30pm (Wednesdays at Frankston)

All students must be a minimum of 16 years of age in January of the year of course commencement. Year 10 Maths and English is recommended. All students are required to attend a compulsory information session.

Not a secondary school student? Explore our other Community Services courses on offer at Chisholm.

Course code: CHC22015
Delivery location: Frankston, Berwick
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: February

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Learning outcomes
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
Highly recommended but not mandated.

Contribution to the VCE and VCE Vocational Major
Please speak to your VET coordinator for more information about contribution to VCE or VCE VM.

Training and employment outcomes
community care worker

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment
CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact
FSKLRG09	Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCCS016	Respond to client needs
BSBWOR202	Organise and complete daily work activities
CHCCDE003	Work within a community development framework
FSKOCM07	Interact effectively with others at work

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate II In Community Services	Diploma Of Community Services	Certificate IV In Youth Work
Possible job outcome	community care worker	juvenile justice support worker community corrections officer migrant / refugee advocate youth worker	Youth Worker (local Government) Youth Welfare worker (Schools) Youth Support Worker (Out of Home Care) DHHS

Admission requirements

All students must be a minimum of 16 years of age in January of the year of course commencement., Year 10 Maths and English is recommended. All students are required to attend a compulsory information session before their applications are to be accepted.
Fees

Fees for VETDSS programs vary from school to school due to a range of factors.

Please contact your school's VET coordinator to determine what fees you will need to contribute to undertake this program.
How to apply

VETDSS enrolments are processed through secondary school VET coordinators.
If you are interested in completing this program, please contact your school VET Coordinator.

For any other queries, please email VETDSS@chisholm.edu.au.
What to bring
Pen and notebook.