Certificate II in Community Services

Course Code: CHC20108
Study Area: Community Services

If you are thinking about a career in community services, this course will provide you with the first step to obtaining a qualification. Through practical training you will gain an understanding of a variety of community services qualifications such as aged care, disability work, youth work, mental health and children’s services.

Where

Bendigo (City Campus)

Duration

This course is delivered online with students attending interactive classes 1 day per week from 9.00am to 4pm over 19 weeks. The course will commence in Mid March 2011. The course consists of on line learning, workplace visits, industry visitors presenting up to date useful and interesting information.

Accreditation

This qualification is nationally recognised.

Study options

Flexi-mode

Possible careers

To apply for most community services employment positions you will need a minimum of Certificate III or IV in a chosen community services stream.

Course pre-requisites

Organisational, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to at least year 10 standard, plus appropriate attitudes and potential for working in the community services sector.

Other course requirements

Applicants are required to complete an online application form and will be sent out an application pack. They are required to complete the pack and return to Bendigo TAFE for staff to read over and make suitable student selection.

Find out more

If you are thinking about a career in community services, this course aims to provide you with the first step to obtaining a qualification. Through theoretical and practical training this course will provide a pathway to a variety of community services qualifications including aged care, disability work, youth work, and children's services.

What is the application process?

Online application direct to Bendigo TAFE

What is the selection process?

Skills Test

Will my previous experience and study be recognised?

Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: Bendigo TAFE has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.

What are the standard assessment methods?

Online assessment; Oral presentations; Project work; Role plays and simulated experiences; Written assessment

How can this course be studied?

Flexi-mode

How is this course delivered?

Classroom based training; Electronic; Multi-mode

What are the main topics studied in this course?

Prepare for work in the community services industry, Disability work, Aged care work, Youth work, Child Care, Mental Health, Occupational Health & Safety

What further study could this course lead to?

After completion of this course you are encouraged to complete at least Certificate III or Certificate IV in a chosen stream. It is important to note that successful completion of this Certificate does not guarantee a place in any of the pathway courses. Pathway courses are in areas such as:

Childrens Services
Aged Care
Disability
HACC (Home & Community Care)
Allied Health
Welfare
Case Management
Nursing or Fitness.

Can this course be delivered as an Apprenticeship or Traineeship?

When is this course scheduled to start?

Associated Sessions

Campus	Start Date	End Date	Attendance Mode	Additional Information
Bendigo - City Campus	02/02/2012	30/06/2015	Full Time	Additional Info
Bendigo - City Campus	02/02/2012	30/06/2015	Full Time	Additional Info

Please contact Bendigo TAFE for more information.

What are the fees for this course?

What are the requirements for successful completion of this course?

Total Units 11 = 5 Core 6 Elective

What is the typical content for this course?

Associated Units

Unit Code	Unit Name	Duration
CHCAC317A	Support Older People To Maintain Their Independence	20
CHCADMIN201C	Undertake Basic Administration Duties	15
CHCAOD201D	Prepare For Alcohol And Other Drugs Work	70
CHCCN301A	Ensure Children's Health And Safety	60
CHCCN302A	Provide Care For Children	70
CHCCOM201C	Communicate With People Accessing The Services Of The Organisation	15
CHCCOM302C	Communicate Appropriately With Clients And Colleagues	20
CHCCS200D	Deliver Service To Clients	15
CHCCS211A	Prepare For Work In The Community Sector	55
CHCCS305B	Assist Clients With Medication	40
CHCCS400B	Work Within A Relevant Legal And Ethical Framework	50
CHCCS405C	Identify And Address Specific Client Needs	15
CHCCS411B	Work Effectively In The Community Sector	40
CHCDIS220B	Prepare For Disability Work	30
CHCDIS301A	Work Effectively With People With A Disabiltiy	50
CHCDIS301B	Work Effectively With People With A Disability	50
CHCFC301A	Support The Development Of Children	45
CHCGROUP302D	Support Group Activities	20
CHCIC201B	Communicate With Children	30
CHCMH301A	Work Effectively In Mental Health	50
CHCOHS312A	Follow Safety Procedures For Direct Care Work	30
CHCOHS312B	Follow Safety Procedures For Direct Care Work	30
CHCORG201A	Follow Policies, Procedures And Programs Of The Organisation	15
CHCORG202C	Work With Others	15
CHCPR301A	Provide Experiences To Support Children's Play And Learning	40
CHCYTH301D	Work Effectively With Young People	40
HLTCSD208B	Transport clients	20
HLTCSD306B	Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour	20
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid	18
HLTFS207B	Follow basic food safety practices	20
HLTFS207C	Follow Basic Food Safety Practices	20
HLTIN301A	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work	20
HLTIN301B	Comply with infection control policies and procedures	20
HLTOHS200A	Participate in OHS processes	20
HLTOHS200B	Participate In OHS Processes	20