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CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services

Course Details

Course Summary

Early Childhood Specialisation

Studying the Certificate II in Community Services with an Early Childhood Specialisation will provide a pathway to future study for workforce entry as an Educator in the Early Childhood Sector and Education Support (Teacher Aide) in Education. At this level, work takes place under direct, regular supervision within clearly defined guidelines. Completion of the CQUniversity Certificate II in Community Services provides graduates with a direct pathway into the CQUniversity Certificate III for Early Childhood Education and Care. With students receiving credit directly towards 6 units in our Certificate III for Early Childhood Education and Care. High school students intending to undertake this course are advised to commence in Year 11.  

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

Completion of the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessment prior to enrolment, unless you have completed an equal or higher level course.

Start TAFE Now students must be in Year 11.

During your study:

To complete this course, students are required to undertake vocational placement and complete a minimum of 100 hours. 

Students are required to obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card).

Access to a computer, internet, and intermediate computer skills will be required. 

Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning

Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.

Additional information

To complete this course, students are required to undertake vocational placement and complete a minimum of 100 hours in an approved Early Childhood service.

To participate in vocational placement students are required to obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card).

 

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee no data found
Fee for service per unit $230.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $173.00 (2026)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Education and Humanities
Skill Area
  • Child Care
  • Community Services
AQF Level Level 2: Certificate II

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Upon completion, graduates can continue their early childhood education journey by progressing into the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and receive credit towards 6 units. 

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 5 core units
  2. Complete 4 elective units
This course has been structured into Clusters with a goal of streamlining the enrolment process.

These Clusters have been designed as a recommended study plan to ensure all course requirements are met.Training.gov.au

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
ONLINE STN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALISATION
COURSE STRUCTURE

Early Childhood Specialisation

This qualification structure is tailored specifically towards high school students wanting to complete the course in year 11.

Training is delivered via the CQUniversity online learning platform Moodle, over a period of 54 weeks. It is possible for students to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

Zoom sessions are provided weekly, excluding Queensland School Holiday periods. Students are able to access a teacher during these times to assist and guide them with their studies.

To complete this course, students are required to undertake vocational placement and complete a minimum of 100 hours in an approved Early Childhood service.

  • Online
  • Domestic

CLUSTERED GROUP 1

Cluster 1: Health and Safety
Cluster 2: Legal and Ethical
Cluster 3: Culture and Community
Cluster 4: Effective Work Practices
Cluster 5: Effective Communication

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Other
Project
Third Party Verification
Written/Electronic Assessment
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
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Domestic 2020 Availabilities

Online STN Early Childhood Specialisation

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Online STN Early Childhood Specialisation

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Online STN Early Childhood Specialisation

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Online STN Early Childhood Specialisation

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2026 Availabilities

Online STN Early Childhood Specialisation

Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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Enrolment Sequence

Please refer to the VET Course Planners for further details relating to the cluster enrolment sequence of this course.  Students must enrol into all units of the cluster unless they are eligible for credit transfer of any unit/s completed within another qualification.

 

Compulsory Attendance Requirements

Students who are not currently working in an educational workplace must organise a voluntary work placement.  All students will need to complete third party reports, practical assessment and a vocational placement logbook.  These observations and reports will need to be signed off by a qualified supervisor within at a minimum, the same level qualification. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of placement throughout the duration of the course.

All students will need to hold a Blue Card prior to starting their practical work placement.  For more information on the Blue Card visit – https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au or telephone 1800 113 611. 

 

Resource Requirements

All resources for this qualification are available online through Moodle.

 

Optional Attendance

Weekly Zoom session options with a teacher to assist students with their study, all details on Moodle.