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.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsCQUniversity 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
To complete this course, students are required to undertake vocational placement and complete a minimum of 100 hours.
Ability to obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card)
COVID 19 vaccination may be required for some services.
Access to a computer, internet, and intermediate computer skills required.
Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
A minimum of 100 hours Vocational Placement is required to be completed for this qualification and students to submit a logbook as evidence of attendance for Early Childhood 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.
- 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.
Early Childhood Specialisation
This qualification will be delivered on Moodle, for a period of 46 weeks. It is possible for students to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
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.
To complete this course, students are required to undertake vocational placement and complete a minimum of 100 hours.
- 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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| 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 | |
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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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| 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 |
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| 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 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| 3 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
| 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 46 weeks. It is possible for students to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
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.
To complete this course, students are required to undertake vocational placement and complete a minimum of 100 hours.
- 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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| 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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| 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 |
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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 | 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 | 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 46 weeks. It is possible for students to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
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.
To complete this course, students are required to undertake vocational placement and complete a minimum of 100 hours.
- Mixed Mode
- RPL/RCC/Credit
|
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 | |
|
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 | |
|
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 | |
|
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 | |
|
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 | 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 | 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.
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| Third Party Verification |
| Written/Electronic Assessment |
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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.