9-12 Course Selection Guide - Mount Eliza Secondary College

VCE (VET)COMMUNITY SERVICES- CERTIFICATE II (CHC20108)Units 1-4 sequence. A study score is available for this programProgramIt provides access to a range of potential career paths within the Community Services industry and provides a basicentry level to the Children Services, Aged Care and Disability Work.It provides training and skill development for the achievement of competence in areas such as casework,community development and advocacy. There is an external examination at the end of the second year.This course includes the following units of competency:• Prepare for work in the Community sector;• Communicate with people accessing the services of the organisation;• Follow policies, procedures and programs of the organisation;• Work with othersTraining and Employment OutcomesCertificate 11 in Community Services (Community Work) can be the starting point to a wide variety of careeroptions such as Nursing, Social Work, Youth Work, Child Care, Disability Care and Teaching.Special RequirementsStudents will undertake Level 1 in First Aid.Students need to realise that they will be required to undertake 160 hours of SWL each year in at least two areas ofchildren, aged or disability services. The placement is usually undertaken on a one day per week arrangementduring the second term.Day / Time / VenueThe Peninsula School – Wednesday, 1pm – 4pm104