Community Services

The Certificate I in Active Volunteering introduces students to the values and skills needed to participate in community service roles with empathy and confidence.

Through a combination of workplace health and safety awareness, effective communication, and an understanding of diversity and inclusion, students gain practical experience that prepares them to contribute meaningfully to volunteer settings.

This entry-level qualification supports students in building confidence, developing early professional skills, and exploring pathways into further study or future roles in the community services sector.

The Certificate II in Active Volunteering supports students to engage in purposeful community work while developing essential skills in communication, teamwork, and workplace safety.

This course provides hands-on experience in volunteer settings, helping students grow their confidence, civic awareness, and readiness for further study or employment in the community services sector.

Whether students are looking to give back, gain practical experience, or explore future pathways in care and support roles, this course empowers them to make a meaningful contribution while building key personal and professional capabilities.

The Certificate II in Community Services introduces students to the skills and values required to work in one of Australia’s fastest growing sectors.

Through practical learning in communication, teamwork, and client support, students gain confidence and capability to engage with diverse client groups – including children, older people, and individuals with disability. This course helps students explore meaningful career options while preparing them for further study or entry-level roles in the community services sector.

Schools can offer this as a scored VCE VET program in the second year (Vic only), providing students with a recognised pathway that supports both employment and continued learning.

Note: VCAA Program 2 (Vic Only).

The Certificate III in Community Services prepares students for meaningful roles in the care and support sector – developing practical skills in communication, teamwork, and client support that can be applied directly in workplace settings.

With a focus on supporting a wide range of individuals – including children, older adults, and people with disability – this program helps students build a broad foundation of knowledge and interpersonal skills valued by employers.

Whether students are seeking direct employment or planning to pursue further study in health, aged care, disability, or youth work, this qualification opens doors to a variety of career pathways.

Schools can offer this as a scored VCE VET program in the second year (VIC only), supporting students to achieve strong vocational and academic outcomes.

Note: Year 2 UOCs are VCAA scored Program for VIC only.