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.

Entry Requirements

• A sound ability to read and write English
• A current Working with Children Check

Duration

The guideline for duration is 3 months – 2 years however, training is self-paced, and duration depends on the individual learner, their employment situation and enrolment type. Credit transfer and RPL options may also reduce the overall time taken to complete the course.

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 with holidays) at various locations across Australia. 
• External - Self paced (up to 24 months to complete). External students must complete their qualification in school age care.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - self paced

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

This qualification is made up of 9 units of competency (5 core, 4 elective) which reflect the needs of industry.

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)

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. This will shorten the duration of your Cert IV course and also reduce the fees.

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.  

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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 online enrolment form, and upload 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. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 we'll get you started...