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CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

  • CHC43415
  • Categories
    Leisure & Health
  • Domestic Students
  • Duration12 months
  • Placement120 hours
  • DeliveryFace to Face
  • Class Times9am -4pm 

Course Description

The Certificate IV in Leisure & Health is your next formal qualification to deliver health improvement, leisure & activity or Diversional Therapy programs in aged care facilities, disability/community support settings. Specialist Diversional & Recreational Therapy practitioners will deliver this client-centred educational course in just 12 months. You will be trained as a leader in the delivery of engaging and truly meaningful social activities that enhance the lives of the elderly and disabled – promoting the belief that leisure and recreational experiences are the right of all individuals.

Entry Requirements

Domestic Students
There is no qualification or educational prerequisites to gain entry into the Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

  • All potential students must attend a compulsory information session
  • Skills Training Australia will conduct a review of your current competencies, including language, literacy and numeracy skills, in order to ensure this is the most appropriate qualification to achieve your intended outcomes

Structure

  • Delivered as a face-to-face program over 12 months (4 terms).
  • Study commitment of either 1 day per week at Knox (Thursday), or 1 day per week in the CBD (Friday)
  • A mandatory 120 hours of clinical facility placement (3 weeks in total) must be completed at a facility of your undertaking.

Units

The Certificate IV in Leisure & Health (CHC43415) consists of 17 units of competency. These 17 units are split into 3 components:

Foundation

CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
HLTWHS002 Follow works safe practices for direct client care
CHCDIS003 Support community participation for social inclusion

Critical

CHCLAH001 Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
CHCLAH002 Contribute to leisure and health programming
CHCLAH003 Participate in planning, implementing and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
CHCLAH004 Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs
CHCLAH005 Incorporate life-span development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming

Complementary

CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCPRP003 Reflect upon and improve own professional practice
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCAGE001 Facilitate empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCVOL003 Recruit, induct and support volunteers
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

Fees

Domestic Students

  • Full Fee = $4,500.
  • Skills First Funded Fee = $800.
  • Skills First Funded Concession Fee = $160

*Skills Training Australia may use both State and Federal funding, eligibility criteria does apply

For more information please refer to the Fees page

Placement

There is 120 hours placement for the Certificate IV in Leisure & Health, which undertaken in block mode, Monday – Friday.

Must be completed at a facility of your undertaking, and Skills Training Australia will assist you in assessing the suitability of your chosen placement provider.

Upcoming

The Certificate IV in Leisure & Health has intakes four (4) times per year in January, April, July and October. Call us on 1300 656 669 to find out more.

*Classes are subject to enrolment numbers. Please check Skills Training Australia website for upcoming courses for each location.

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415) Melbourne

Are you ready to take your career in diversional therapy to the next level? Skills Training Australia provides Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415) training for healthcare professionals looking to take their career to the next level. This exciting and rewarding course provides trainees with the skills and experience necessary to deliver exciting, engaging and truly meaningful activities in aged care facilities and disability/community support programs. For people looking to further your career with a Certificate IV in Diversional Therapy, this course is perfect for you. Upon completion, you will understand the varying programs and systems in place to provide health and leisure activities for elderly/disabled people and promote the belief that all people are entitled to health and leisure programs. Operating across our various Melbourne training centres, this course is structured largely around face to face classes with trained practitioners. To find out more, please feel free to get in contact with our friendly and helpful team of administrators.

Set your path to success with our programs for lifestyle and leisure aged care

Skills Training Australia has long been established as Melbourne’s premier aged care training institution. Since 1999, we have been providing the highest standard of training to ensure our students earn the skills and experience required to enter the field of aged care. Our aged care trainers are all skilled practitioners in the field. They have a passion for ensuring Skills Training Australia students leave the course happy and confident to further their career in the industry. Furthermore, we proudly partner with a host of medical institutions across Victoria. This provides our trainees with the opportunity for a range of study programs and placements. Upon completion of Certificate IV in Health and Leisure (CHC 43415) at Skills Training Australia, successful graduates are often able to benefit from a range of graduate job opportunities. An exciting and rewarding career in aged care health and leisure begins right here at Skills Training Australia.

Get in touch now

Would you like to enquire further about enrolling in this valuable health care training program? Please feel free to get in contact with the friendly and helpful team of administrators at Skills Training Australia. We are dedicated to ensuring all prospective and current students receive all necessary information regarding their studies at Skills Training Australia, and will be happy to answer any questions you have or assist you with your enrolment forms. Call 1300 656 699 or send us an enquiry message on our contact page and we will get back to you with all the information you require.  

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