Certificate II in Community Services Work

Age Concern Pty Ltd is pleased to offer you the following nationally accredited course as either an on-line or distance education program, allowing you to study at times to suit your lifestyle and other commitments..

Work skills voucher can be used for this accredited course in some circumstances.

This is an introductory, on-line or distance training course, that provides an overview of community services work. The course offers students general skills and knowledge and a broad foundation in community services specific skills and knowledge, with a focus on aged care. The course includes 40 hours work placement.

Course Content

The Certificate II in Community Service Work consists of 11 units of competency as follows:

Core Units (5):

CHCCS201A - Prepare for work in the community services industry
CHCCOM1B - Communicate with people accessing the services of the organisation
CHCORG1B - Follow the organisations policies, procedures and programs
CHCORG2B - Work with others
CHCOHS201A - Follow OHS procedures

Elective Units from Certificate III in Aged Care Work CHC 30102 (6):

CHCAC15A - Provide care support that is responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCINF8B - Comply with information requirements of aged care and the community care sectors
HLTCSD6A - Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
CHCAC3C - Orientation to aged care work
CHCAC2C - Provide personal care
CHCCS303A - Provide physical assistance with medication

Qualifications and Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to receive the Certificate II in Community Services Work. Discuss with us how to use this to obtain a Certificate III in Aged Care Work or Certificate III in Home and Community Care.

Pathways and further studies

Discuss with us how graduates may use this certificate as a pathway to further studies such as Certificate III in Aged Care Work or Certificate III in Home and Community Care.

Who can apply

There are no application requirements for this course

Selection Criteria

As part of the selection criteria a written application is required. All applicants must be willing to complete a police check.

Pre-requisites

None

How to Apply

Contact Age Concern Pty Ltd

Course Commencement and Duration

You may commence the course as soon as your application and voucher is approved and it would be expected that you complete the course within nine (9) months.

Course Assessment

Students will be required to complete a range of written assessment tasks and two practical tasks when on placement.

Course Fee

The fee for this course is $1835 for which you may be eligible for funding, see Work Skills Voucher. If you are not eligible for Work Skills Voucher, please call us regarding our part payment plan.