The Community Services qualification covers the skills and knowledge needed to work in the community sector in a variety of roles. Community Service Workers provide a point of contact for those individuals who require assistance in the community. This qualification may be used as a pathway into community service employment or further studies at KIT or other institutions.

Units of Study

  • Participate in workplace health and safety
  • Communicate and work in health or community services
  • Work with diverse people
  • Organise and complete daily work activities
  • Provide first point of contact
  • Support Group Activities
  • Meet Community Information Needs
  • Be an effective Volunteer
  • Use strategies to respond to Routine Workplace Problems

Course duration

The Certificate II in Community Services is delivered over four terms. During the first term, all students will undertake the Vocational Preparation Course