Certificate II in Active Volunteering

Course Code CHC24015

VET Delivered to Secondary School Students

Duration
  • Part Time
  • 1 year
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Campus
  • Moorabbin

This course is not available for International Students

Overview

The Certificate II in Active Volunteering (VETDSS) provides a gateway to a fulfilling career in community service. Tailored for those keen on volunteering, the CHC24015 program enhances knowledge and career prospects within the volunteer workforce. Combining theory, hands-on activities, and work experience, this unique program ensures readiness for a dynamic and rewarding career in the field.

Career Opportunities

  • Community Volunteer

Pathway to further studies

  • CHC24015 Certificate II in Active
  • CHC34015 Certificate III in Active Volunteering
  • CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services

Studying the Certificate II in Active Volunteering at Holmesglen

During your studies, you will gain a detailed understanding of Work, Health and Safety in Volunteer organisations, learn how to communicate and work in a health or wellness organisation, work with diverse groups and individuals and how to recognise individual needs when providing assistance or customer service.<p>Practical Placement is a key component for this qualification. It is a structured program designed to give all learners in the CHCVOL001 Be an effective volunteer unit a true ‘hands on’ experience prior to entering the industry. Practical placement is designed to bridge the gap between study and employment.

Entry Requirements

VETDSS students will need to be enrolled in a school and provide appropriate school reference and paper work to enter. You must be at least 16 years of age at the completion of your studies to enable practical placement and will be required to provide a Police check.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training review at an interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

Timetable

VETdss learners engage with Holmesglen one day per week, for three hours per day with the classes being both practical and theoretical in nature. The classes are combined face to face on campus and virtual off campus classes. <p>To receive this qualification, you must complete 7 units in total, comprising of 4 core units and 3 elective units. Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Unit code Unit name
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCVOL001 Be an effective volunteer
Unit code Unit name
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

Please contact your secondary school for information on how to apply.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completion, you will attain the CHC24015 Certificate II in Active Volunteering.

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Fees

For VET Delivered to Secondary Students Contact your school to discuss fees

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