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CHC22015 CertifIcate II in Community Services
(with a focus on School Age Education and Care)
Centrelink/DHS Approved:
No
NQF Approved Qualificationt:
Yes
Recognised Australia wide: Yes
Qualification Description
The CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services is an entry level qualification designed for people who are looking for skills
for working with school aged children in the community. It also provides a pathway for students who wish to complete a CHC40113
Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care at a later date.
Learning Areas
Through the Certificate II qualification, students will study the basics of working efficiently with children. There are 9 units of study in this qualification covering topics such as:
- Communicating and working with a range of people
- Organising and completing daily work responsibilities
- Child interaction and care
Units in this Qualification
Core units
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCOM001
Provide first point of contact
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
HLTWHS001
Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Elective units
CHCSAC003 Work collaboratively and respectfully with children in school age care
CHCSAC001 Support children to participate in school age care
To learn more about what is included in the units above, click here and type in the unit code.
Employment Opportunities
The Certificate II qualification provides for employment in the following roles:
- Babysitting, nannying, au pair and other private arrangements for childcare
- Activity, leisure and/or care programs, including play centres, resorts, gyms, sporting, shopping centres
- Coaching and tuition
- Other non-regulated childcare and community programs for school age children
- Some additional support roles in ACECQA Approved Services (Please note: To be employed to work with children in regulated care environments, ACECQA requires a minimum of a Certificate III qualification)
Entry Requirements
- A sound ability to read and write English
- A current Working with Children Check
Study Options
ACCCO offers a variety of delivery options that allows students to complete the qualification in a mode/s that suit individual learning
requirements:
- Classroom - Full time (12 weeks) or part time (up to 24 weeks) at various locations across Australia. Please contact ACCCO to enquire about timetables and availability.
- External - full time or part time, but this must be in school age care.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - self paced
Vocational Placement
All students need to be employed or volunteering in an ACECQA approved school age service to complete the practical components of their qualification. This will be for no less than 120 hours spread over the duration of the qualification. Actual hours completed is dependent on student capability. The ACCCO Trainer Assessor may be able to support you to arrange this placement if you don't already have one.
Help and Support
No matter what your study mode, all students in this qualification are allocated an ACCCO Trainer Assessor who will guide them through the
qualification. Trainer Assessors are all qualified in early childhood education and have at least 5 years' experience completing the job you
are wanting to hold. Trainer Assessors provide regular phone, email and face to face support in the workplace so you always have help when
you need it!
Pathways to Further Study
On completion of this qualification with ACCCO, you can gain 6 credits into the CHC40113 Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care to continue your education career.
Fees
This qualification attracts funding assistance for eligible persons!!! Funding varies between State / Territories so please check your eligibility requirements for what is available to you in your area.
How to Apply
1. Choose Your Course
Once you have made the decision to apply for a qualification you will need to complete an enrolment form and a Literacy, Language and Numeracy indicator (LLN).
Check you meet:
- Minimum Age Requirement
- English Language & Academic Requirements
- Appropriate Visa Requirements
2. Prepare Your Application
Complete the Enrolment Form, LLN indicator and prepare details of:
- Colour copy of Passport or Driver’s Licence. (Proof of ID+ residency) - If passport provided please provide a copy of a bank statement or utility bill issued within the last 6 months showing your current residential address.
- Colour copy of either: current green Medicare card; Birth Certificate; current Australian passport; current New Zealand passport; or Australian citizenship certificate. (Proof of citizenship)
- Colour copy of Certificates and Statement Results for any previously attained or partially completed qualifications completed in or recognised in Australia.
3. Submit Your Application
Submit your Enrolment Form and Supporting Documents to enrolments@accco.com.au. Alternatively you can post or visit us.
4. Process of Your Application
Your enrolment will be assessed on the information you have provided. Upon receiving all paperwork and supporting evidence a formal assessment of your eligibility for government funding and suitability for the qualification is conducted. You will be notified by an enrolments officer on the status of this application once your eligibility has been assessed.
*Please note that we are unable to finalise your enrolment until all required information and supporting evidence has been provided.
5. Letter of Offer
ACCCO assesses the enrolment application. When deemed a successful enrolment application, the student will be issued a Letter of Offer to study with ACCCO. Student reads and accepts the conditions outlined in the Letter of Offer. Student fees are finalised – payment established.
6. Confirm Your Enrolment
If your enrolment application is accepted, you will receive a welcome email with a Confirmation of Enrolment attached, confirming acceptance into the qualification. It is important to check your junk or spam folder as this email can end up here sometimes. If not received, please contact our enrolments team on 1300 139 406 during business hours. Your Trainer Assessor will contact you to undertake an induction and commence the learning program.
Before you submit your application it is important that you provide all the above required documents. Without these we are unable to process your application.
Any Questions?
For assistance with your enrolment, our Enrolments Team are more than happy to help you with any questions you may have. Contact us now and
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