Certificate II in Community Services - VDSS

In our community, there is a significant need for support to enhance the well-being of various groups including: the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and children in their formative years of learning. These sectors are expanding, offering promising career prospects and the chance to positively impact lives. Students will have the opportunity to cultivate skills and expertise in roles spanning aged care, individual support, and early childhood, allowing them to explore a range of industries. This course will give credits into Community Services, Individual Support and Early Childhood.

Entry Requirements

NA

Proposed Units

• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health & safety
• BSBWOR201 Manage personal stress in the workplace
• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework
• CHCCCS002 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
• CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact
• BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities

Clothing and Equipment

Branded uniform shirt will be supplied

Pathways

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Certificate III in Community Services
• Certificate III in Individual Support

Potential Job Outcomes

• Kindergarten Assistant
• Early Childhood Educator
• Community Care Worker
• Support Worker (Community Services)
• Personal Care Assistant
• Disability Support Worker