Course details

CRICOS course code: 092053C

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Summary

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.

Qualification rules

To achieve a CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health 17 units, consisting of 10 core units 7 elective units, must be completed.

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

CHCLAH004 Participate in planning leisure and health programs for

CHCLAH005 Incorporate lifespan development and sociological

CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

ELECTIVE UNITS

CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviors of concern

SISCCRO001 Plan and conduct recreation programs for older persons

CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability

CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people

CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk

BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness

HLTAID003 Provide first aid

Pathways from the qualification

• CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• HLT43407 Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
• CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health
• HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing

Career Opportunities in the Industry

This qualification addresses work in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centers and work under professional supervision within defined organization guidelines or as sole practitioners Hays offers a range of activities in conjunction with St Theresa’s Aged Retirement Services (STARS) who come to all functions and planned activities held by the Leisure and Health students. This regular event can range from all day Multicultural Events, to short lifestyle activities, to exercise class and lunch. This group of 30 Aged Clients with 10 volunteers also hosts functions which students from Hays attend - including Leisure and Health week activities eg. Aquarium visit, where students support Leisure and Health peoples living in the community in a safe and equable manner.

Assessment Methods

The following assessment methods (but not limited to these) will be used: Direct Observation, Assignments, Project, Student Presentations, Case Study Practical Demonstrations, Written Assessments and Log Book.

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