Course Location - Distance Education

Career Opportunities.
The Certificate II in Community Services will provide you with an outstanding qualification. Graduates of this course can look forward to working in many industries or furthering your studies. This certificate could open many doors for you across a wide range of health outlets.

Why FACTS?
(FACTS) provides up to date information about courses and course content. FACTS allows the students to learn at a pace that is conducive to them. The trainer or facilitator has many years experience in the industry along with teaching and learning. FACTS provides Competency Based Training (CBT) which means that each unit is assessed independently of the others. There are 12 units all together to form the Certificate II in Community Services.

Forms of Assessment.
Each unit is separate but very closely related to each other, and together they form the Certificate II in Community Services. All units are assessed through workbooks.

Pathways
Once you have completed the Certificate II in Community Services you can then consider whether you want to go on to the Certificate III in Aged Care Work, or you can enroll into university and gain a degree in social work.

Why me?
If you have had an interest in welfare or administration then this may be the course for you. Do you have good communication skills and you are able to organise and present well, then what are you waiting for. Ring F.A.C.T.S. on (03) 52486055 for a brochure.

What does the course involve?
This course provides the learner with the basic knowledge and skills required to perform as a support worker in industries such as aged care and disability.

Length of course.
The course is to be completed in 12 months. There is a workbook for each unit of competency which will assist your understanding.

Payment Plan.
At FACTS we are able to offer the participant a flexible payment plan. The course only can be paid off over 10 monthly payments. You pay $250.00 per month and this is due on the 18th of each month.

Access and equity.
At F.A.C.T.S. we are committed to access and equity. This means that we are ready to help you reach your goal. We provide equal opportunity in all programs and activities, precluding discrimination on the basis of religion, race, age, gender, political affiliation or physical/intellectual disability.

Course Structure.
The course structure is as follows:


UNITS OF COMPETENCY

CHCCS211A – Prepare for work in the community sector.

CHCCOM201C – Communicate with people accessing the services of the organisation.

CHCORG201A – Follow policies, procedures and programs of the organisation.

CHCORG202C – Work with others.

CHCOHS312A – Follow safety procedures for direct care work.

CHCAC318A – Work effectively with older people.

CHCCS411A – Work effectively in the community sector.

CHCHLTCSD306B – Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour.

HLTIN301A – Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work.

CHCDIS301A – Work effectively with people with a disability.

CHCADMIN201C – Undertake basic administrative duties.

Completion of the course.
On successful completion of this course each participant will receive a
Certificate II in Community Services.

How do I enroll.
All applicants who wish to enroll in the Certificate II in Community Services must contact Sharon or Carol at F.A.C.T.S. on (03) 52 486055 and ask for a brochure to be sent out. You can also come out to FACTS which is located at 61 Leather Street Breakwater Geelong 3219 and pick up a brochure and fill it out there and then. If you received a brochure in the mail, then, once you have filled out the ‘sign me up now form’ and attached a cheque to it, send it back to F.A.C.T.S. at the above address.

What Happens Next?
Once F.A.C.T.S. receives your ‘sign me up now form’ and we will then send you out a letter as to your enrolment.

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