Certificate IV in Leisure and Health – CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health – CHC43415

This Cert 4 level course CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health qualification is delivered in Parramatta. It reflects the role of workers participating in the design, implementation and evaluation of leisure, health activities and programs for clients in one or more sector areas.

Workers may be in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres, completing specialised tasks and functions in relation to leisure and health. While workers are responsible for their own outputs, work is carried out under direct or indirect supervision within defined organisation guidelines.

Career Outcomes

• Leisure and Therapy Assistant
• Leisure & Activities worker
• Lifestyle officer
• Lifestyle assistant
• Lifestyle coordinator

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to Certificate IV in Leisure and Health qualification at the time of publication. However, all students will be required to have a working with vulnerable people and police check before commencing work experience.

Entry Requirements

• Good understanding of English
• School certificate or equivalent (Grade 10)
• 18 years of age
• Must have a valid USI
• Reading and Writing Skills (L)
• Oral Communication skills (L)
• Numeracy and Mathematics skills (N)

Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 17

10 core units plus
7 elective units, of which:

At least 4 must come from the prescribed list.
if not listed below, 3 units may be from any currently endorsed Training Package at Certificate III level or above OR any accredited course at Certificate III level.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core Units

CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLAH001 Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
CHCLAH002 Contribute to leisure and health programming
CHCLAH003 Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
CHCLAH004 Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs
CHCLAH005 Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCCCS044 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
HLTAID011 Provide first aid

Work Placement

All students must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work experience in a regulated aged care facility to be deemed competent for Certificate IV in Leisure and Health qualification.

How long will it take?

Duration is dependent on training delivery mode, individual experience and skills. Students are required to complete a volume of learning of 1150 hours comprising of guided learning, individual study, assessments and work placement. Generally the course will take anywhere between 6 months and a year to complete.

Delivery Options

Face to face (Sydney only)
Distance education (Australia wide)
Combination of face to face and distance education (Sydney only)

We deliver this Cert 4 in leisure and health course in Parramatta

Course Cost

$1750

Subsidised government funding may be available for eligible students under the following initiatives

• ACT Skilled Capital
• ACT User Choice Traineeships
• NSW Smart and Skilled

Please see our funding page or contact us for more details

Please see administration fee table under policies and procedures for any additional administration fees that may be applicable to your study.

What we provide you

• Well written and easy to follow resources via an online e-learning platform
• Air conditioned class rooms
• Practical sessions conducted in a simulated working environment using equipment associated with an Aged Care facility.
• Trainers who care very much about your studies and about you!

Opportunities for Further Study

Successful completion of this program will allow participant to articulate into a number of qualifications including:

• CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
• CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services
• Other Certificate IV level programs from CHC Training Package
• Diploma level programs from the CHC Training Package

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows a person to receive recognition and credit for the knowledge and skills they have, no matter how and where they were attained, including overseas. This can include skills from previous study, work experience and life experience.

Credit Transfer

Capital Careers has an obligation to recognise Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other registered training organisations

Assessment

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health will be presented in competency-based mode and the student’s competency will be assessed at all levels according to competencies and performance criteria. The training package for each competency specifies the conditions and method of assessment. Assessment methods range from completing set tasks and activities, class attendance and participation and completion of assignments / projects