Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

CHC43415

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification 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.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

There are 120 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Boost (general)
      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

    This course has 120 mandatory work placement hours.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Confirm physical health status Core
Contribute to leisure and health programming Core
Follow safe work practices for direct client care Core
Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming Core
Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs Core
Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs Core
Reflect on and improve own professional practice Core
Use communication to build relationships Core
Work effectively in the leisure and health industries Core
Work with diverse people Core
Assist with activities not requiring equipment Elective
Deliver care services using a palliative approach Elective
Deliver recreation sessions Elective
Develop and implement community programs Elective
Develop strategies to address unmet needs Elective
Engage respectfully with young people Elective
Establish self-directed recovery relationships Elective
Facilitate inclusion for people with disability Elective
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support Elective
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports Elective
Lead team effectiveness Elective
Plan recreation programs Elective
Process and maintain workplace information Elective
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Elective
Provide First Aid Elective
Provide home and community support services Elective
Provide individualised support Elective
Provide recovery oriented mental health services Elective
Provide support to people living with dementia Elective
Recruit, induct and support volunteers Elective
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern Elective
Support community participation and social inclusion Elective
Support independence and wellbeing Elective
Support relationships with carer and family Elective
Support the rights and safety of children and young people Elective
Support youth programs Elective
Visit client residence Elective
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services Elective
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context Elective
Work with forced migrants Elective
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness Elective
Work with people with mental health issues Elective
Work within a community development framework Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate IV in Leisure and Health sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Diversional Therapist

    ANZSCO 411311

    Diversional Therapists plan, design, coordinate and implement recreation and leisure-based activity programs to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Community Worker

    ANZSCO 411711

    Develop and implement plans to improve life in the local community.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Disabilities Services Officer

    ANZSCO 411712

    Disabilities Services Officers work in a range of service units which provide education and community access to people with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Family Support Worker

    ANZSCO 411713

    Family Support Workers assist the work of Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing services and support to families.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Parole and Probation Officer

    ANZSCO 411714

    Parole or Probation Officers supervise offenders who have been placed on probation by court order or released conditionally from corrective service institutions.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Residential Care Officer

    ANZSCO 411715

    Residential Care Officers provide care and supervision for children or disabled persons in group housing or institutional care.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Youth Worker

    ANZSCO 411716

    Support young people in the social, emotional, financial, study and employment aspects of their lives.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Therapy Aide

    ANZSCO 423314

    Therapy Aides assist therapists in providing therapy programs and in the direct care of their patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

This course has a mandatory work placement. Skills Assure Suppliers help you to arrange a work placement. This service may not be available through other training providers.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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