The Community Health and Wellbeing pre-traineeship offers Year 11 and 12 secondary school students an opportunity to kickstart their careers in the health and community services sectors while still studying at school. Upon successful completion, students can advance to further studies in the health and community services sector, pursue a related traineeship, or secure employment in the expanding health and community services industry. Potential work areas include allied health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait primary healthcare, Indigenous environmental health, aged care, disability support, and community care settings.
A total of nine (9) units are required to complete this qualification; six (6) core and three (3) elective units. Unit selection may vary dependent on delivery method and location.
Total of six (6) core units must be completed from the following:
Unit Code | Unit Description |
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HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
Minimum of three (3) elective units must be completed from the following:
Unit Code | Unit Description |
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CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
CHCCCS010 | Maintain a high standard of service |
CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement |
Various Allied Health and Community businesses support the pre-traineeship and have offered work placement opportunities to support growing the local workforce.
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification.
We understand that managing the costs of education can be demanding, which is why we offer two convenient payment plans to help make it easier for you to cover your education expenses. Our options include Debit Success, which allows you to set up flexible direct debit payments tailored to your schedule, and Centrepay, which offers a straightforward and cost-free method of handling payments through automatic deductions from your Centrelink benefits.
Both plans are designed to provide you with financial ease and peace of mind, so you can focus on your studies without the added worry of managing payments.
As the WA economy grows and diversifies, the demand for qualified workers also continues to grow. Jobs and Skills WA is a government initiative focused on providing guaranteed funded training for positions that are or will be in high demand in WA.
Workplace, Classroom, School Based
9 Units
110 Hours
Will vary depending on your enrolment type
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The 52890WA Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing course offers the following benefits:
• 110 hours practical on-the-job placement
• Receive VET credit transfer towards your WACE and credit towards a related traineeship
• Flexible delivery including online and face-to-face training
• Student support from a supervisor and a mentor throughout the qualification learning journey
Upon successful completion students can progress to further studies in the health and community services sector, continue into a related traineeship or secure employment in the rewarding and growing Health and Community Services industry.
The 52890WA Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing pre-traineeship is an opportunity for Year 11 and 12 secondary school students to start their career in the health and community services sectors whilst studying at school. The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
Students will be supported by a supervisor/mentor that will guide them through their qualification and learning journey.
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