Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

CHC40608

THIS COURSE IS FOR:

Workers in this occupational group work in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres. Work may be under professional supervision within defined organisational guidelines or as sole practitioners. These workers (assist in) design, implement and evaluate health and leisure for clients in one or more sector areas. These workers may be responsible for other workers.

Workers at this level are required to have an understanding of Indigenous culture and history and to work with local communities in the provision of services.

Career Options:

Leisure Officer
Recreational Activities Officer
Disability Officer – Day Support
Diversional Therapy Assistant
Community Leisure Officer
Diversional Therapist (Depending on jurisdiction)
Activities Officer

Units of Competency

Listed below are the Core and Elective units which are included in the Certificate IV in Leisure and Health.
To gain this qualification you will need to complete a total of 16 units of competency consisting of 13 Compulsory Units and3 Elective Units.

Code	Title	Core/Elective
CHCCOM403A	Utilise targeted communication skills to build relationships	C
CHCCS400A	Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework	C
CHCCS401B	Facilitate responsible behaviour	C
CHCICS405A	Facilitate groups for individual outcomes	C
CHCOHS312A	Follow safety procedures for direct care work	C
CHCORG405C	Maintain an effective work environment	C
CHCRH401A	Work effectively in the leisure and health industry	C
CHCRH402A	Undertake leisure and health programming	C
CHCRH404A	Plan, implement and monitor leisure and health programs	C
CHCRH405A	Plan leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs	C
CHCRH406A	Apply knowledge of human behaviour in leisure activity programs	C
CHCRH407A	Apply sociological concepts to leisure and health	C
HLTAP401A	Confirm physical health status	C
HLTHIR404B	Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people	E
CHCCS422A	Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately	E
CHCGROUP403D	Plan and conduct group activities	E

WHAT DOES THE COURSE PROVIDE?

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health is a nationally recognised accredited course which provides necessary skills and training to assist with design, implementation and evaluation of health and leisure activities and programs for clients in one or more sector areas.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS QUALIFICATION?

On completion of the course, the student will be qualified to work as a Leisure Officer, Recreational Activities Officer, Community Leisure Officer, Disability officer – Day Support, Activities Officer, Support Worker, Diversional Therapy Assistant and a Diversional Therapist depending on some jurisdictions.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills

TRAINING DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT

This training is offered, either by face to face, flexible work based or distance studies.
Assessment is competency based. Your tutor will provide you with the information required for this qualification.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Our students are our main priority and as such, we endeavour to support them in their studies. A variety of student support methods is offered, from ongoing one on one tutorial support as arranged between tutor and student by making an appointment, to group support when required. A tutor is available to answer and assist with any questions the student may have.

QUALIFICATION

On completion of the course the student will receive a Certificate IV in Leisure and Health. Those who complete only part of the course will receive a Statement of Attainment for units completed.