Certificate
Early Childhood Specialisation
Studying a Certificate II in Community Services will provide a pathway to future study for workforce entry as an Educator in the Early Childhood Sector and Teacher Aide in Education. At this level, work takes place under direct, regular supervision within clearly defined guidelines. Certificate II in Community Services is embedded into our Certificate III and Diploma qualifications for Early Childhood Education and Care as well as other pathways to qualifications within other CQUniversity Schools. Completion of 9 units within the Certificate II of which 6 will be directly credited towards the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Community Services specialisation
Studying a Certificate II in Community Services will provide a pathway to future study for workforce entry as a Community Service Worker. At this level, work takes place under direct, regular supervision within clearly defined guidelines. Certificate II in Community Services is embedded into our Certificate III, IV and Diploma qualifications for Community Services as well as other pathways to qualifications within other CQUniversity Schools. With the addition of two (2) aged care units, students will also have the opportunity for future study into Certificate III Individual Support.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.
CQUniversity requires:
Early Childhood Specialisation
Ability to complete Vocational Placement component for the duration of the qualification within 100 hours, but not limited to.
Ability to obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card)
COVID 19 vaccination may be required for some services
Recommended access to a computer, internet, and intermediate computer skills.
Community Services specialisation
There are no other entry requirements for this course, however, all students are required to collect and complete mandatory checks as per CQUniversity policy in preparation for the compulsory vocational placement. These mandatory vocational placement requirements ensure patient and student safety.
Community Services specialisation