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2026-02-02
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Counseling Psychology | Community Development | Social Work and Counselling
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Social Sciences | Humanities
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English
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Program start dateApplication deadline
2026-02-02-
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Program Overview


Certificate II in Community Services

Course Overview

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.


What You'll Study

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


Core Units

  • BSBWOR202: Organise and complete daily work activities
  • CHCCOM001: Provide first point of contact
  • CHCCOM005: Communicate and work in health or community services
  • CHCDIV001: Work with diverse people
  • HLTWHS001: Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective Units

  • Early Childhood 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 (Greater Brisbane):
    • BSBTWK201: Work effectively with others
    • CHCCDE003: Work within a community development framework
    • CHCCOM002: Use communication to build relationships
    • CHCDIV002: Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  • Community Work Focus (Gold Coast):
    • CHCADV001: Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
    • CHCCCS016: Respond to client needs
    • CHCDIV002: Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
    • HLTAID010: Provide basic emergency life support
  • Community Work Focus (Sunshine Coast):
    • BSBWOR301: Organise personal work priorities and development
    • CHCCDE003: Work within a community development framework
    • CHCDIV002: Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
    • HLTWHS006: Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Ways to Study

  • TAFE at School

Study Locations

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

What You'll Pay

  • TAFE at School Subsidised Fee: $0 (A government initiative covering some or all of course fees for eligible High School students also studying at TAFE.)
  • TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,020 (This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE.)

Campus Information

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 Subsidised Fee: $0, TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,020
WesTEC Trade Training Centre On Campus 02 Feb 2026 4 terms Early childhood focus: Part time 1 day per week TAFE at School Subsidised Fee: $0, TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,020
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 Subsidised Fee: $0, TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,020
Mooloolaba On Campus 04 Feb 2026 4 terms Early childhood focus: Part time 1 day per week TAFE at School Subsidised Fee: $0, TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,020
Mooloolaba On Campus 04 Feb 2026 4 terms Community work focus: Part time 1 day per week TAFE at School Subsidised Fee: $0, TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,020
Mooloolaba Online virtual classroom 05 Feb 2026 4 terms Early childhood focus: Part time 1 day per week TAFE at School Subsidised Fee: $0, TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,020
Nambour Online virtual classroom 05 Feb 2026 4 terms Early childhood focus: Part time 1 day per week TAFE at School Subsidised Fee: $0, TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,020
Toowoomba On Campus 02 Feb 2026 4 terms Early childhood focus: Part time 1 day per week TAFE at School Subsidised Fee: $0, TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,020
Hervey Bay Online virtual classroom 05 Feb 2026 4 terms Early childhood focus: Part time 1 day per week TAFE at School Subsidised Fee: $0, TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,020
Gympie Online virtual classroom 05 Feb 2026 4 terms Early childhood focus: Part time 1 day per week TAFE at School Subsidised Fee: $0, TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,020
Gympie On Campus 05 Feb 2026 4 terms Early childhood focus: Part time 1 day per week TAFE at School Subsidised Fee: $0, TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,020
Bundaberg Online virtual classroom 05 Feb 2026 4 terms Early childhood focus: Part time 1 day per week TAFE at School Subsidised Fee: $0, TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,020
Bundaberg On Campus 05 Feb 2026 4 terms Early childhood focus: Part time 1 day per week TAFE at School Subsidised Fee: $0, TAFE at School Full Fee: $2,020

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.


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.


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.


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.


Related Courses

  • Certificate III in Community Services
  • Certificate IV in Community Services
  • Diploma of Community Services
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