CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services
Make a difference to people's lives.
A career in community services is exceptionally rewarding. The Certificate II in Community Services provides an introduction to the general field of community services.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
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Make a difference to people's lives.
You will gain the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills by completing this qualification. You will learn how to work with local government and community organisations to identify community and individual support needs, and then plan and develop appropriate services and facilities in order to meet those needs. Areas of work may include aged care; disability support; alcohol and other drugs; financial aid; front of house/reception work; social work or counselling; and mental health support.
You will cover language, literacy and numeracy; further study and job options; study skills as well as communication and computing.
You will gain skills in:
- Communication
- Information provision and processing
- Administration support
- Networking
- Group support.
Start on your path to a career in Community Services, Aged Care, Children's Services or Disability Services.
Before you start this course, it’s important to think about the key skills and personal qualities that will help you succeed in your studies and future work in community services. These include:
- Enjoy working with people from different cultures and backgrounds
- Communicate clearly and listen carefully to others
- Stay calm and understanding when dealing with sensitive or challenging situations
- Be willing to help others and show kindness and empathy
- Follow instructions and work safely at all times
- Be able to manage some physical tasks, such as helping others or giving first aid
- Use basic technology to complete online learning and communicate with teachers and classmates
- Be organised and manage your time to complete study and work placement tasks
- Respect people’s privacy and keep information confidential
- Be reliable, responsible, and able to work well in a team
- Be open to learning new things and taking feedback from others
- Have a positive attitude and be willing to adapt to different people and situations
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