Course overview
Attendance options
- Full-time
Study type
- On-site
2026 Tuition fees
- Subsidised
- Concession*
- Commercial
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Start a rewarding career in the Community Services sector.
Our on-campus Certificate II in Community Services (CHC22015) is an entry-level qualification designed for people who are either just starting out in the community services sector or wanting to explore possible career options before committing to higher study. It builds a foundation of skills and knowledge that can support pathways into a range of fields, including early childhood education and care and health services.
The qualification introduces working with people and communities in supportive roles. It builds an understanding of community service values, communication, teamwork, and safe work practices. It will emphasis practical, everyday skills that prepare learners for entry-level roles or further training. It will also help learners test their interest in areas like early childhood and health support services.
We offer two focus areas: community and health.
Community and Early learning focus
You will learn how to support a diverse range of individuals by providing a first point of contact. You will also learn how to organise and complete daily work activities, participate in workplace health and safety activities, and how to communicate and work effectively. You will develop such core skills as communication and interacting with individuals as well as groups, working collaboratively and build confidence in workplace expectations. The course also delivers learning about key health and safety basics, and an introduction to the awareness of client needs, diversity, and support principals. It will encompass the area of Community services as well as some aspects of early childhood for those interested in both future qualification pathways for community services or early childhood qualifications
Health focus
The health focus will prepare you to work in a variety of health settings. You will gain the entry-level skills for further study in the health, disability and aged care sectors, and learn about a range of employment pathways, as well as how to develop a resume and portfolio.
You will gain an overview of the health care, aged care and disability sectors, and learn how to support a diverse range of individuals. You will also learn how to organise and complete daily work activities, participate in workplace health and safety activities, and how to communicate and work effectively.
This course is a pathway qualification into the community services or health care sectors, and/or further study to Certificate III in Individual Support.
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate II in Community Services.
Interested in starting this course?
Contact us today to express your interest or make an enquiry.
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Want to find out more about the Community Services Industry?
As one of the largest industries within Australia, community services encompass various sectors and services designed to support the community in multiple ways.
Career opportunities
- Community Organisation Volunteer
- Community Services Worker
- Aged Care/Disability Worker
Want to find out more about the Community Services Industry?
As one of the largest industries within Australia, community services encompass various sectors and services designed to support the community in multiple ways.
Career opportunities
- Community Organisation Volunteer
- Community Services Worker
- Aged Care/Disability Worker
