Course Description
Start your career in community services with this entry-level qualification. This course will give you the foundation skills required to enter the community services industry or complete further studies in this field.
According to the Australian Government, the number of people working in community and welfare support is expected to grow strongly in the coming years. This large occupation has strong job prospects with around 30,000 job openings anticipated over the next five years.
This qualification will give you core skills to work within a community framework, be a first port of call for clients, and work with people from diverse backgrounds. Our team of highly sought-after industry professionals will equip you with the tools you need to succeed in the field and connect you with potential future employers.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to seek employment as an assistant community services worker in a diverse range of settings.
Cornzal offers Certificate II in Community Services with either a community work focus or an early childhood education and care focus.
Traineeship
Cornzal understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop-in days, mobile training, or a mix of all these options.
You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with Cornzal Pty Ltd.
Online
Our online learning refers to instruction that is delivered through various multimedia and Internet platforms and applications. Also referred to as web-based learning, e-learning, computer-assisted instruction, and Internet-based learning.
Campus
The benefit of face-to-face education is a great way to enjoy your studies on campus. With adult learning and an adult environment, you are respected, supported and nurtured.
Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one space, such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory, or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools.
Our courses delivered on campus have a combination of online and classroom-based learning. You will also be expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
Mixed Mode (blended)
Gain the flexibility you need when studying mixed mode with Cornzal. The Certificate II in Community Services consists of online study with on-campus study and mandatory vocational placement. Vocational placement consists of 50 hours if pursuing the early childhood focus; 0 hours if pursuing community work focus, completed in a work environment arranged by our team. With our online study, you can conveniently access your trainers via Teams, email, and all learning resources are easily accessed in one online location.
This course will be offered at:
Brisbane Campus – Level 1, 433 Boundary Street, Brisbane.
Blackstone Campus – 14 Hill Street, Blackstone.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete the 5 core and 4 elective units listed below.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY & PROGRAM STRUCTURE CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services | ||
Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective |
CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact | CORE |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | CORE |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | CORE |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | CORE |
BSBWOR202 | Organise and complete daily work activities | CORE |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | ELECTIVE |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | ELECTIVE |
HLTAID010 | Provide basic emergency life support | ELECTIVE |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | ELECTIVE |
School-based participants must be enrolled in Year 10, 11 or 12 at a participating high school. The duration of your school-based course cannot be longer than your remaining high school studies. Speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor for more information.
In Community Services, you will typically require a police check and possibly a Working with Children or Blue Card to work.
The following course fees apply to this course:
- Cornzal Concession n/a
- Subsidised n/a
- Full Fee $1,955.00
- Co-contribution Fees n/a
- Cornzal at School Subsidised Fee n/a
- Cornzal at School Full Fee n/a
This is the cost of the training and assessment services provided by the training provider. The fee is paid to the training provider Fee for Services (FFS). Your employer may choose to pay the course fees on your behalf.
For information regarding traineeships, you can contact us or go to Traineeships Info (QLD).
Textbook and other fees may apply to this course.
For further information relating to fees, including payment methods, student loans, financial assistance, and scholarships, please refer to our Fees and Refunds page.
Completing Vocational Placement is compulsory with the early childhood electives focus, you are required to undertake a minimum of 50 hours of Vocational Placement to complete this course. You will need to manage your commitments in order to complete a rewarding and successful placement.
Your Vocational Placement may be based around suitable times determined by placement providers and can be undertaken in a range of approved early childhood education and care settings. Your teacher must approve the vocational placements for this course.
Blue Card
To successfully satisfy all course requirements you will be required to apply for a Blue Card (Working with Children check). If you cannot obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), you will be ineligible to undertake placement and any related assessment, which will affect your course outcome. If you think this might impact you, please speak to the relevant Vocational Placement Coordinator or a Course Teacher for further information.
Vaccination requirements
Vaccinations may be required by the owner or operator of the facility providing your placement.
These requirements will be provided to the student, prior to arrangements being made for the completion of vocational placement.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in roles such as:
Aged and Home Care Worker
Customer Services Coordinator
Outside School Hours Care Coordinator
Disability Support Worker
Receptionist Disability Support
Cleaner and Laundry Attendant
Community Support Worker
Aged and Disability Support