Course Summary
Early Childhood Specialisation
Studying a Certificate II in Community Services will provide a pathway to future study for workforce entry as an Educator in the Early Childhood Sector and Teacher Aide in Education. At this level, work takes place under direct, regular supervision within clearly defined guidelines. Certificate II in Community Services is embedded into our Certificate III and Diploma qualifications for Early Childhood Education and Care as well as other pathways to qualifications within other CQUniversity Schools. Completion of 9 units within the Certificate II of which 6 will be directly credited towards the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Community Services specialisation
Studying a Certificate II in Community Services will provide a pathway to future study for workforce entry as a Community Service Worker. At this level, work takes place under direct, regular supervision within clearly defined guidelines. Certificate II in Community Services is embedded into our Certificate III, IV and Diploma qualifications for Community Services as well as other pathways to qualifications within other CQUniversity Schools. With the addition of two (2) aged care units, students will also have the opportunity for future study into Certificate III Individual Support.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry Requirements
CQUniversity requires:
- completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.
Early Childhood Specialisation
Ability to complete Vocational Placement component for the duration of the qualification within 100 hours, but not limited to.
Ability to obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card)
COVID 19 vaccination may be required for some services
Recommended access to a computer, internet, and intermediate computer skills.
Community Services specialisation
There are no other entry requirements for this course, however, all students are required to collect and complete mandatory checks as per CQUniversity policy in preparation for the compulsory vocational placement. These mandatory vocational placement requirements ensure patient and student safety.
Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
Vocational Placement is required to be completed for this qualification and students to submit a logbook as evidence of attendance for Early Childhood Specialisation.
Vocational Placement is required to be completed for this qualification and students to submit a logbook as evidence of attendance for Community Services (MSHS) Specialisation.
No Vocational Placement is required to be completed for the Community Services Specialisation.
Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 2: Certificate II |
Admission Codes
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Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Early Childhood specialisation
Graduate students will have the opportunity to seek further study pathways to gain essential skills and knowledge to secure their desired career. Certificate II in Community Services is embedded into our Certificate qualification for Early Childhood Education and School Based Education Support as well as other pathways to qualifications within other CQUniversity Schools.
Community Services specialisation
Graduate students will have the opportunity to seek further study pathways to gain essential skills and knowledge to secure their desired career. Certificate II in Community Services is embedded into our Certificate and Diploma qualifications for Community Services, Individual Support as well as other pathways to qualifications within other CQUniversity Schools.
- Complete 5 core units
- Complete 4 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
33 Weeks
- Online
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| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWOR202 | Organise and complete daily work activities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services |
| 1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 1 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
| 2 | CHCCOM001 - Provide first point of contact |
| 2 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| 2 | CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically |
| 3 | BSBWOR202 - Organise and complete daily work activities |
| 3 | CHCCDE003 - Work within a community development framework |
| 3 | HLTWHS006 - Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
33 Weeks
- Online
| Core | ||||
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| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWOR202 | Organise and complete daily work activities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Electives | ||||
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCDE003 | Work within a community development framework | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
| 1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 1 | CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services |
| 2 | CHCCOM001 - Provide first point of contact |
| 2 | CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically |
| 2 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| 3 | BSBWOR202 - Organise and complete daily work activities |
| 3 | HLTWHS006 - Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
| 3 | CHCCDE003 - Work within a community development framework |
Early Childhood Specialisation
This qualification will be delivered on Moodle, for a period of 27 weeks.
Time efficiency will be achieved through using a clustered unit delivery model; 9 units of competency will be delivered in 5 clusters. This has led to a reduced course duration through clustering units of competency together according to their common work function, skills and knowledge to improve delivery and assessment practices and eliminate repetition.
It is possible for students to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
The volume of learning within the program includes access to a teacher, zoom sessions, library and research time, and vocational placement within industry. Students are advised to attend vocational placement weekly.
The course is organised to reflect the learning and work activities that take place within a range of education settings, including public and independent schools and community education services.
The application of knowledge is assessed in other components of the course that focus on specific work activities. These comprise of assessment tasks, projects, case studies and third-party verification which includes a period of vocational placement during which time students are able to practice and transfer their skills in live-work situations.
In this case, participants must successfully complete all components of the course to be deemed competent.
This is done so that candidates are provided with background information and the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge in work similar environments.
This is supported through a combination of individual appointments, workplace visits for theory and practical sessions involving small group and individual activities and/or telephone, email and zoom sessions discussions.
Zoom sessions are provided weekly, excluding Queensland School Holiday periods. Students are able to access a teacher during these times to assist and guide them with their studies.
- Mixed Mode
- RPL/RCC/Credit
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Cluster 1 - Health and Safety In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Cluster 2 - Legal and Ethical In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Cluster 3 - Culture and Community In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Cluster 4- Work Activities In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| BSBWOR202 | Organise and complete daily work activities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children's education and care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Cluster 5 - Effective Communication In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
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| 1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 2 | CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| 2 | CHCECE055 - Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care |
| 3 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| 3 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
| 4 | BSBWOR202 - Organise and complete daily work activities |
| 4 | CHCECE056 - Work effectively in children's education and care |
| 4 | CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services |
| 4 | CHCCOM001 - Provide first point of contact |
Early Childhood Specialisation
This qualification will be delivered on Moodle, for a period of 27 weeks.
Time efficiency will be achieved through using a clustered unit delivery model; 9 units of competency will be delivered in 5 clusters. This has led to a reduced course duration through clustering units of competency together according to their common work function, skills and knowledge to improve delivery and assessment practices and eliminate repetition.
It is possible for students to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
The volume of learning within the program includes access to a teacher, zoom sessions, library and research time, and vocational placement within industry. Students are advised to attend vocational placement weekly.
The course is organised to reflect the learning and work activities that take place within a range of education settings, including public and independent schools and community education services.
The application of knowledge is assessed in other components of the course that focus on specific work activities. These comprise of assessment tasks, projects, case studies and third-party verification which includes a period of vocational placement during which time students are able to practice and transfer their skills in live-work situations.
In this case, participants must successfully complete all components of the course to be deemed competent.
This is done so that candidates are provided with background information and the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge in work similar environments.
This is supported through a combination of individual appointments, workplace visits for theory and practical sessions involving small group and individual activities and/or telephone, email and zoom sessions discussions.
Zoom sessions are provided weekly, excluding Queensland School Holiday periods. Students are able to access a teacher during these times to assist and guide them with their studies.
- Mixed Mode
- RPL/RCC/Credit
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Cluster 1 - Health and Safety In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Cluster 2 - Legal and Ethical In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Cluster 3 - Culture and Community In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Cluster 4- Work Activities In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children's education and care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWOR202 | Organise and complete daily work activities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Cluster 5 - Effective Communication In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 2 | CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| 2 | CHCECE055 - Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care |
| 3 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
| 3 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| 4 | CHCECE056 - Work effectively in children's education and care |
| 4 | BSBWOR202 - Organise and complete daily work activities |
| 4 | CHCCOM001 - Provide first point of contact |
| 4 | CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services |
Early Childhood Specialisation
This qualification will be delivered on Moodle, for a period of 27 weeks.
Time efficiency will be achieved through using a clustered unit delivery model; 9 units of competency will be delivered in 5 clusters. This has led to a reduced course duration through clustering units of competency together according to their common work function, skills and knowledge to improve delivery and assessment practices and eliminate repetition.
It is possible for students to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
The volume of learning within the program includes access to a teacher, zoom sessions, library and research time, and vocational placement within industry. Students are advised to attend vocational placement weekly.
The course is organised to reflect the learning and work activities that take place within a range of education settings, including public and independent schools and community education services.
The application of knowledge is assessed in other components of the course that focus on specific work activities. These comprise of assessment tasks, projects, case studies and third-party verification which includes a period of vocational placement during which time students are able to practice and transfer their skills in live-work situations.
In this case, participants must successfully complete all components of the course to be deemed competent.
This is done so that candidates are provided with background information and the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge in work similar environments.
This is supported through a combination of individual appointments, workplace visits for theory and practical sessions involving small group and individual activities and/or telephone, email and zoom sessions discussions.
Zoom sessions are provided weekly, excluding Queensland School Holiday periods. Students are able to access a teacher during these times to assist and guide them with their studies.
- Mixed Mode
- RPL/RCC/Credit
|
Cluster 1 - Health and Safety In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
|
Cluster 2 - Legal and Ethical In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
|
||||
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
|
Cluster 3 - Culture and Community In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
|
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| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Cluster 4- Work Activities In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| BSBWOR202 | Organise and complete daily work activities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children's education and care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Cluster 5 - Effective Communication In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:
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| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CHCCOM001 | Provide first point of contact | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 2 | CHCECE055 - Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care |
| 2 | CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| 3 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
| 3 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| 4 | BSBWOR202 - Organise and complete daily work activities |
| 4 | CHCECE056 - Work effectively in children's education and care |
| 4 | CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services |
| 4 | CHCCOM001 - Provide first point of contact |
Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
| Assessment Types |
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| Other |
| Project |
| Third Party Verification |
| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| RPL |
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Enrolment Sequence
Please refer to the VET Course Planners for further details relating to the cluster enrolment sequence of this course. Students must enrol into all units of the cluster unless they are eligible for credit transfer of any unit/s completed within another qualification.
Compulsory Attendance Requirements
Students who are not currently working in an educational workplace must organise a voluntary work placement. All students will need to complete third party reports, practical assessment and a vocational placement logbook. These observations and reports will need to be signed off by a qualified supervisor within at a minimum, the same level qualification. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of placement throughout the duration of the course.
All students will need to hold a Blue Card prior to starting their practical work placement. For more information on the Blue Card visit – https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au or telephone 1800 113 611.
Resource Requirements
All resources for this qualification are available online through Moodle.
Optional Attendance
Weekly Zoom session options with a teacher to assist students with their study, all details on Moodle.