CHC22015

Certificate II in Community Services

Start your career in community services with this entry-level qualification. This course will give you the foundation skills required to enter the community services industry or complete further studies in this field.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett

WAYS TO STUDY TAFE at School

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 02 Feb 2026 Duration: 4 terms View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

TAFE at School Full Fee

$2,070

Course overview

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working in community and welfare support is expected to grow strongly in the coming years. This large occupation has strong job prospects with around 30,000 job openings anticipated over the next five years.

This qualification will give you core skills to work within a community framework, be a first port of call for clients, and work with people from diverse backgrounds. Our team of highly sought-after industry professionals will equip you with the tools you need to succeed in the field and connect you with potential future employers.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to seek employment as an assistant community services educator in a diverse range of settings.

TAFE Queensland offers Certificate II in Community Services with either a community work focus or an early childhood education and care focus.

What can I do?

Assistant Community Services Worker

Course outcome:

CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 4 elective units from the list below.

Early childhood focus:
You are required to undertake a minimum of 50 hours of Vocational Placement to complete this Certificate II in Community Services course

Mandatory early childhood focus electives (in all regions offering ECEC focus):

CHCECE002 - Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE004 - Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
HLTFSE001 - Follow basic food safety practices
CHCECE056 - Work effectively in children's education and care

Community work focus:
No Vocational Placement is required for community work focus.

Please see elective units for each delivery location below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBWOR202

Organise and complete daily work activities

UNIT CODE :
BSBWOR202

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to seek feedback for performance improvement and use current technology appropriate to the task.
UNIT NAME
Organise and complete daily work activities

UNIT CODE
CHCCOM001

Provide first point of contact

UNIT CODE :
CHCCOM001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to greet clients and exchange routine information, to prioritise the individual's needs, and to respond to immediate needs.
UNIT NAME
Provide first point of contact

UNIT CODE
CHCCOM005

Communicate and work in health or community services

UNIT CODE :
CHCCOM005

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, management and other industry providers.
UNIT NAME
Communicate and work in health or community services

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
UNIT NAME
Work with diverse people

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others. The unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, either under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility.
UNIT NAME
Participate in workplace health and safety

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

Mandatory Early childhood focus electives: Greater Brisbane / Sunshine Coast / Darling Downs and South West (including Springfield)

Mandatory Early childhood focus electives: Greater Brisbane / Sunshine Coast / Darling Downs and South West (including Springfield)

UNIT CODE
CHCECE002

Ensure the health and safety of children

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to ensure the health and safety of children.
UNIT NAME
Ensure the health and safety of children

UNIT CODE
CHCECE004

Promote and provide healthy food and drinks

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE004

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote healthy eating and ensure that food and drinks provided are nutritious, appropriate for each child and prepared in a safe and hygienic manner.
UNIT NAME
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks

UNIT CODE
CHCECE056

Work effectively in children's education and care

UNIT CODE :
CHCECE056

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in a children's education and care context using effective communication and knowledge of job roles, responsibilities and service procedures to complete daily work activities.
UNIT NAME
Work effectively in children's education and care

UNIT CODE
HLTFSE001

Follow basic food safety practices

UNIT CODE :
HLTFSE001

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with personal hygiene, maintain food safety, contribute to cleanliness of food handling areas and dispose of food.
UNIT NAME
Follow basic food safety practices

Greater Brisbane - Community Work focus electives:

Greater Brisbane - Community Work focus electives:

UNIT CODE
BSBTWK201

Work effectively with others

UNIT CODE :
BSBTWK201

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work cooperatively with others and deal effectively with issues, problems and conflict.
UNIT NAME
Work effectively with others

UNIT CODE
CHCCDE003

Work within a community development framework

UNIT CODE :
CHCCDE003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within a community development framework. A community development framework, may include a range of methods designed to strengthen and develop communities by enhancing individual and group capacity to confidently engage with community structures and to address problems and issues.
UNIT NAME
Work within a community development framework

UNIT CODE
CHCCOM002

Use communication to build relationships

UNIT CODE :
CHCCOM002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to apply specific communication techniques to establish, build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders based on respect and trust.
UNIT NAME
Use communication to build relationships

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV002

Unit description :

The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety.
UNIT NAME
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

Gold Coast - Community Work focus electives:

Gold Coast - Community Work focus electives:

UNIT CODE
CHCADV001

Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

UNIT CODE :
CHCADV001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist clients to identify their rights, voice their needs and concerns and realise their interests, rights and needs.
UNIT NAME
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS016

Respond to client needs

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS016

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond holistically to client needs. Clients may have a range of issues outside and in addition to the area of immediate focus or expertise of the worker and their organisation.
UNIT NAME
Respond to client needs

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV002

Unit description :

The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety.
UNIT NAME
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE
HLTAID010

Provide basic emergency life support

UNIT CODE :
HLTAID010

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
UNIT NAME
Provide basic emergency life support

Sunshine Coast - Community Work focus electives:

Sunshine Coast - Community Work focus electives:

UNIT CODE
BSBWOR301

Organise personal work priorities and development

UNIT CODE :
BSBWOR301

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise own work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence.
UNIT NAME
Organise personal work priorities and development

UNIT CODE
CHCCDE003

Work within a community development framework

UNIT CODE :
CHCCDE003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within a community development framework. A community development framework, may include a range of methods designed to strengthen and develop communities by enhancing individual and group capacity to confidently engage with community structures and to address problems and issues.
UNIT NAME
Work within a community development framework

UNIT CODE
CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE :
CHCDIV002

Unit description :

The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety.
UNIT NAME
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS006

Manage personal stressors in the work environment

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS006

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress.
UNIT NAME
Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

Choose your study location

On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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Online with on campus practical training

Your course is primarily online and you may interact with your teachers and other students using Zoom. You will also need to come in to campus to complete some practical learning and assessment. Learn more
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On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
Online virtual classroom

You will study online however your classes will be delivered in real time via a scheduled timetable. You will interact with your teachers and other students using programs like Zoom. Learn more
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On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
Online virtual classroom

You will study online however your classes will be delivered in real time via a scheduled timetable. You will interact with your teachers and other students using programs like Zoom. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Ipswich	On Campus	02 Feb 2026	4 terms	Early childhood focus: Part time 1 day per week	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. More Apply
Ipswich On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 02 Feb 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Early childhood focus: Part time 1 day per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
WesTEC Trade Training Centre	On Campus	02 Feb 2026	4 terms	Early childhood focus: Part time 1 day per week	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. More Apply
WesTEC Trade Training Centre On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 02 Feb 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Early childhood focus: Part time 1 day per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Southport	Online with on campus practical training	02 Feb 2026	4 terms	Community work focus: Part time Online plus on campus workshops 1 day per week	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. More Apply
Southport Online with on campus practical training Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 02 Feb 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Community work focus: Part time Online plus on campus workshops 1 day per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Mooloolaba	On Campus	04 Feb 2026	4 terms	Early childhood focus: Part time - 1 day per week Wednesday	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. More Apply
Mooloolaba On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 04 Feb 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Early childhood focus: Part time - 1 day per week Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Mooloolaba	On Campus	04 Feb 2026	4 terms	Community work focus: Part time - 1 day per week Wednesday	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. More Apply
Mooloolaba On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 04 Feb 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Community work focus: Part time - 1 day per week Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Mooloolaba	Online virtual classroom	05 Feb 2026	4 terms	Early childhood focus: Part time - 1 day per week Thursday	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. More Apply
Mooloolaba Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 05 Feb 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Early childhood focus: Part time - 1 day per week Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Toowoomba	On Campus	02 Feb 2026	4 terms	Early childhood focus: Part time 1 day per week	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. More Apply
Toowoomba On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 02 Feb 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Early childhood focus: Part time 1 day per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Hervey Bay	On Campus	02 Feb 2026	4 terms	Early childhood focus: Part time - 1 day per week Monday	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. More Apply
Hervey Bay On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 02 Feb 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Early childhood focus: Part time - 1 day per week Monday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Bundaberg	Online virtual classroom	05 Feb 2026	4 terms	Early childhood focus: Part time - 1 day per week Thursday	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. More Apply
Bundaberg Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 05 Feb 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Early childhood focus: Part time - 1 day per week Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Bundaberg	On Campus	05 Feb 2026	4 terms	Early childhood focus: Part time, 1 day per week Thursday	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. More Apply
Bundaberg On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 05 Feb 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Early childhood focus: Part time, 1 day per week Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Gympie	On Campus	05 Feb 2026	4 terms	Early childhood focus: Part time - 1 day per week Thursday	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. More Apply
Gympie On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 05 Feb 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Early childhood focus: Part time - 1 day per week Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Gympie	Online virtual classroom	05 Feb 2026	4 terms	Early childhood focus: Part time - 1 day per week Thursday	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. More Apply
Gympie Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 05 Feb 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Early childhood focus: Part time - 1 day per week Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Hervey Bay	Online virtual classroom	05 Feb 2026	4 terms	Early childhood focus: Part time - 1 day per week Thursday	TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. More Apply
Hervey Bay Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 05 Feb 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Early childhood focus: Part time - 1 day per week Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,070 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Choosing to study a TAFE at School course is a great way to get a vocational qualification while you’re still in high school. You also gain valuable credits towards your QCE, an apprenticeship, a diploma or university.
TAFE at School gives you a taste of what higher education is all about, makes you work-ready, and helps you build practical skills in an adult-learning environment. Successful completion of a TAFE at School qualification gives you direct entry into any of our diploma courses. Learn more

You must be a Year 11 or 12 student enrolled at a participating high school, in some instances Year 10 students may be considered. In addition, the duration of your TAFE at School course cannot be longer than your remaining high school studies. Speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor for more information.

Course placements are subject to availability.

QCE points: up to 4

Information is current at time of publishing, to confirm the QCE points for your course please speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor, or visit the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) website.

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Certificate II in Community Services (CHC22015)

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Certificate II in Community Services

COURSE CODE: CHC22015

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

Skills check

You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology.

The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 2 in English, 2 in Maths and 2 in Digital Technology.

Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.

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Placement

Completing Vocational Placement is compulsory with the early childhood electives focus, you are required to undertake a minimum of 50 hours of Vocational Placement to complete this course. You will need to manage your commitments in order to complete a rewarding and successful placement.
Your Vocational Placement may be based around suitable times determined by placement providers and can be undertaken in a range of approved early childhood education and care settings. Your teacher must approve the vocational placements for this course.

Blue Card
To successfully satisfy all course requirements you will be required to apply for a Blue Card (Working with Children check).

Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application. For further information regarding 'disqualified' persons, please contact Blue Card Services.

If you cannot obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), you will be ineligible to undertake placement and any related assessment, which will affect your course outcome. If you think this might impact you, please speak to the relevant Vocational Placement Coordinator or a Course Teacher for further information.

Vaccination requirements
Vaccinations may be required by the owner or operator of the facility providing your placement.
These requirements will be provided to the student, prior to arrangements being made for the completion of vocational placement.

Important information

Those students who have a medical contraindication may be unable to complete the vocational placement component of their course. This means you may not be able to meet all of the requirements of your course and may not be able to graduate or receive your qualification.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Certificate II in Community Services

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Skills check

Placement

Important information

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

Certificate III in Community Services

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Certificate IV in Community Services

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Diploma of Community Services

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