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Community Services: CHC20108 Certificate II in Community Services - 2012

» Course Description:

Certificate II in Community Services is the introductory qualification for workers wanting to enter the Community Services Industry.  The course will provide students with an introduction to the carer’s role – both practical and theory and offers a approach to caring for the aged, children and disabled.  This course will give students a taste of going onto further specific community services qualifications, such as; Certificate III in Aged Care, Certificate III in Children’s Services.

» Duration: Refer to Course Guide

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» Course Guide: Certificate II in Community Services

» Essentials, Prerequisites: Students will need a minimum Year 8 or equivalent qualification and be 15 years and over. Police Checks & Working with Children’s check are both required for working in Children’s Services. People aged 18yrs and over must obtain a current check prior to commencing work experience. For more information on obtaining Police Checks go to: www.police.vic.gov.au or phone 1300881596. For more information on obtaining Working with Children’s Checks go to: http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/workingwithchildren. It is recommended that you contact your local doctor to be advised about immunizations appropriate for working in Children’s Services.

» Pathways:

Employment opportunities after completing the course may include; Child Care Assistant Level II, Parent Educator, Support Worker.  Students interested in further study after the completion of this course may go onto the Certificate III in Children’s Services, Cert III Aged Care or Home and Community Care.

» Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit Transfers:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Students wishing to apply for RPL need to indicate this on the Enrolment Form.  RPL Application Forms are available from the Course Co-ordinator. 

Credit Transfer:  Credit Transfer is the recognition and acknowledgment of modules or units of competency acquired through prior formal credentialed training (identical academic experience). Community College Gippsland grants Credit Transfer under our Mutual Recognition obligations.