Program start date | Application deadline |
2026-02-02 | - |
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 |
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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