Certificate II in Community Services

The Certificate II in Community Services is the first step in a two-year VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VET DSS) Community Services program designed for students interested in a career helping others and supporting their community. In this first year, students will gain valuable insight into the community services sector, including areas such as youth work, aged care, disability services, and support work. The course builds confidence, communication, and teamwork skills while introducing the core responsibilities involved in community service roles.

• Strategies to respond to routine workplace problems
• Working with diverse people
• How to communicate and work in health or community services
• How to provide first point of contact
• Organise and complete daily work activities

• Entry level assistant community services worker

After completing this program, you can continue with the second year of the VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VET DSS) Community Services program, the Certificate III in Community Services. This builds on the foundation knowledge and provides more advanced skills and workplace experience, preparing you for entry-level roles or further study in community services.

SWTAFE Warrnambool campus

Thursday afternoons (1pm - 5pm) during school terms.
Two days during the school holidays (in the term 2 holidays, dates to be confirmed), 8.30am - 5pm each day.

This course is partial completion only. Upon completion of the program, you will receive a Statement of Attainment listing the successful units completed. You may be able to use the Statement of Attainment to receive credit towards a full qualification, reducing the time and cost of further study.

Credit to ATAR score

Students undertaking this VET DSS program are eligible for credit of up to four VCE VET units on their VCE Statement of Results: two units at Unit 1-2 level and a Unit 3-4 sequence. Students may be entitled to 10% increment towards their VCE.

VCE Vocational Major

Students undertaking this VET DSS program through the VCE Vocational Major stream will need to complete a minimum of 180 nominal hours of a VET DSS program over a 2-year period.

Any costs and fees associated with completing this course will managed directly with your school. Please contact your school for further information.

Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study e.g. tools of the trade, uniform, etc. Please check with your school's VET DSS coordinator to determine resource costs applicable to you.

There are 5 steps to applying for a VET DSS program with SWTAFE:

1. Look at your options - chat with your school's VET DSS Coordinator and your parents/guardians about a program that will suit you.
2. Apply - complete a short online application form
3. Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment online
4. Chat to our team - your SWTAFE teacher or course specialist will contact you to discuss the course in more detail and ensure the right units of study are selected for you.
5. Enrol - once your school approves your VET DSS application, you will be enrolled in the qualification at SWTAFE.