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Senior Secondary

Certificate II in Community Services - VDSS

Certificate II in Community Services VDSS

Code: CHC22015

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Overview

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference, this course is for you. You'll develop foundational skills to help you pathway into further study or enter the workforce as a community services worker.

Career Pathways

Where will the Certificate II in Community Services CHC22015 (VDSS) take me?

With this qualification you can go onto further study in community services, which leads to roles such as community worker or support worker.

Study Pathways

After completing this program, 18-year-old graduates can begin the Certificate IV in Community Services CHC42021.

“Unlike school where everyone is learning fundamentals but on a different path, [in VDSS] we all had a common goal and interest.”

Jenna Mustafa

VDSS Early Childhood Education Student

Course Details

Campus

Preston

Delivery methods

This course is delivered in-person at our Preston campus.

Class Schedule

Wednesday 1 pm - 4 pm

ATAR Contribution

This course provides recognition of two units at Units 1 and 2 level only and does not provide an ATAR contribution.

Credit in VCE or VCE VM

This course provides recognition of two units at Units 1 and 2 level only.

Units of Study

The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.

Code	Subject	Type	Hours
BSBWOR202	Organise and complete daily work activities	Core	20
CHCCDE003	Work within a community development framework	Elective	65
CHCCDE023	Develop and deliver community projects	Elective	70
CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact	Core	35
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	Core	30
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	Core	40
CHCGRP002	Plan and conduct group activities	Elective	70
FSKDIG03	Use digital technology for routine workplace tasks	Elective	15
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	Core	20

Fees & Costs

Fees

2026 fee schedules will be provided to schools separately. Please contact us for more information: 03 9269 1292.

Requirements

You must be at least 15 years old and in Year 10 or Year 11 in secondary school.

This course provides recognition of two units at Units 1 and 2 level only and does not provide an ATAR contribution.

Next Steps

Students:

Talk to your school's VET Coordinator about enrolling into VDSS at Melbourne Polytechnic. You may be invited to attend an information session.

Schools:

Apply through our dedicated VDSS Portal.

Recognising Organisations

Nationally Recognised Training This course is government accredited and has national recognition.