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  • CHC43415
  • Certificate IV
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

This qualification covers helping to design, run and review leisure and health activities and programs for clients. It includes planning individual programs, supporting clients with complex needs, applying lifespan development ideas, confirming physical health status and working safely in direct client care. Workers with experience in recreation or diversional therapy roles may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CHC Community Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CHC40608 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who run leisure and health programs in residential facilities, community agencies or day centres, under direct or indirect supervision.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Diversional therapy assistant
  • Recreational activities officer
  • Community leisure officer
  • Day support disability officer
  • Community recreation activity assistant

Qualification structure

17 units in total. at least 4 units from the electives listed below; up to 3 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

10 units
  1. CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
  2. CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  3. CHCLAH001Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
  4. CHCLAH002Contribute to leisure and health programming
  5. CHCLAH003Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
  6. CHCLAH004Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs
  7. CHCLAH005Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming
  8. CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  9. HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
  10. HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective units

33 units
  1. CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementia
  2. CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
  3. CHCCCS008Develop strategies to address unmet needs
  4. CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
  5. CHCCCS031Provide individualised support
  6. CHCCCS036Support relationships with carer and family
  7. CHCCCS037Visit client residence
  8. CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  9. CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeing
  10. CHCCCS044Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
  11. CHCCDE018Develop and implement community programs
  12. CHCCDE019Work within a community development framework
  13. CHCDIS012Support community participation and social inclusion
  14. CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  15. CHCHCS001Provide home and community support services
  16. CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
  17. CHCMHS002Establish self-directed recovery relationships
  18. CHCMHS003Provide recovery oriented mental health services
  19. CHCMHS004Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
  20. CHCPAL003Deliver care services using a palliative approach
  21. CHCPRT026Support the rights and safety of children and young people
  22. CHCSET003Work with forced migrants
  23. CHCSOH013Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
  24. CHCVOL003Recruit, induct and support volunteers
  25. CHCYTH013Engage respectfully with young people
  26. CHCYTH021Support youth programs
  27. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  28. BSBINS201Process and maintain workplace information
  29. BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
  30. SISXPLD002Deliver recreation sessions
  31. SISXCAI007Assist with activities not requiring equipment
  32. SISXPLD005Facilitate inclusion for people with disability
  33. SISXPLD003Plan recreation programs

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

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

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