TAFE Queensland
4 terms
This entry-level Certificate II in Community Services prepares you for a rewarding career supporting diverse communities. Ideal for high school students seeking practical skills and work experience while earning a nationally-recognised qualification.
You must be a Year 11 or 12 student enrolled at a participating high school (Year 10 students may be considered in some instances). The course duration cannot exceed your remaining high school studies. You'll complete a Skills Check assessment in English, Maths, and Digital Technology (recommended benchmark level 2 in each). For the early childhood focus, you must obtain a Blue Card (Working with Children check) and may need to meet vaccination requirements set by placement providers.
Core units include: Organise and complete daily work activities, Provide first point of contact, Communicate and work in health or community services, Work with diverse people, and Participate in workplace health and safety. Early childhood focus electives cover: Ensure the health and safety of children, Promote and provide healthy food and drinks, Work effectively in children's education and care, and Follow basic food safety practices. Community work focus electives vary by location and include units on working with others, community development frameworks, promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, facilitating client interests, responding to client needs, organising personal work priorities, and managing workplace stress.
TAFE Queensland is a leading vocational education provider with extensive industry connections and highly sought-after professionals as instructors. The institution offers flexible study options across multiple Queensland locations, government-subsidised fees for eligible high school students, and direct pathways to diploma courses and university studies. TAFE's commitment to practical, work-ready training combined with recognised qualifications makes it an ideal choice for launching your community services career.
Successful completion qualifies you for employment as an Assistant Community Services Worker in diverse settings including community organisations, early childhood education and care facilities, neighbourhood centres, and social support agencies. Career pathways include roles as Community Support Workers, Individual Support Workers, Community Health Workers, Residential Care Workers, and Community Development Workers. You can progress to Certificate III or IV in Community Services, or pursue a Diploma of Community Services for advanced career opportunities in case management, family support, and welfare coordination.
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