CERTIFICATE III in COMMUNITY SERVICES
Certificate Code:
Year 1: CHC22015 (Cert II)
Year 2: CHC32015 (Cert III Partial)
RTO:
40548: iVET Institute
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
Strongly Recommended.
VCAA strongly recommends a minimum of 120 hrs (3 weeks) of structured workplace learning over the duration of the VCE VET program with Compulsory work placement of 25 hours.
Course Description
VCE VET Community Services program offers students the opportunity to learn about the community services sector and explore specific contexts of work. They will develop skills in communication, information provision and processing, administration support, networking and group support.
Career Pathways
Certificate II in Community Services can provide pathways into work or further study in community services, in areas such as child care, aged care, home and community care, alcohol and other drugs work, disability work, social housing or mental health work. With additional training and experience, future employment opportunities may include a community health worker, counsellor, school support worker, case manager. Pathways are also available from this qualification into the Health Training Package in areas such as allied health assistance and nursing. Further study can also be undertaken in the higher education sector in areas such as social work and education.
Program Requirements
There are no program requirements for this certificate.
Contribution to VCE
ATAR
Scored assessment.
VCE Credit: Three units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence
Location
VCE UNITS
UNITS 1 & 2
DAY & TIME
Wednesday 1:00pm – 5:00pm
DELIVERY SCHOOL
WERRIBEE SECONDARY COLLEGE
Units & Assessments
MODULE CODE
MODULE NAME
HOURS
Scored Assessment
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
30
N
BSBWOR202
Organise and complete daily work activities
20
N
HLTWHS001
Participate in workplace health and safety
20
N
HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
18
N
CHCCOM001
Provide first point of contact
35
N
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
40
N
BSBWOR201
Manage personal stress in the workplace
40
N
FSKOCM07
Interact effectively with others at work
10
N
FSKLRG09
Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems
15
N
Location
VCE UNITS
UNITS 3 & 4
DAY & TIME
Wednesday 1:00pm – 5:00pm
DELIVERY SCHOOL
WERRIBEE SECONDARY COLLEGE
Units & Assessments
MODULE CODE
MODULE NAME
HOURS
Scored Assessment
CHCCCS016
Respond to client needs
60
Y
CHCCDE003
Work within a community development framework
65
Y
CHCCDE004
Implement participation and engagement strategies
85
Y