Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

National Code:  CHC40608

 What does this course involve?

This course involves developing the skills required to work in residential facilities and/or community agencies and day centres under professional supervision within defined organisation guidelines or as sole practitioners.  These workers:

• Assist with the design, implementation and evaluation of health and leisure activities and programs for clients in one or more sector areas
• May be responsible for other workers

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health contains 16 units of competency.  Eleven units are core, five units are elective.  To obtain this qualification you must successfully complete all 16 units.

What are the entry requirements for this course?

This course has no pre-requisites, however to undertake this course at Brite you will need to successfully complete a pre-training review, be currently working in the industry in an appropriate job role or be prepared to undertake a minimum 150 hours practical placement.  Police record checks will be required for students undertaking practical placements.

If undertaking this course as a trainee you will need to be working a minimum of 13 hours per week.

What employment opportunities will I have once I have my certificate?

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health may provide you with employment opportunities as a:

• Diversional therapy assistant
• Disability officer – day support
• Leisure officer
• Recreation activities officer
• Activities officer
• Community leisure officer

Is this course nationally recognised?

Yes, this course is Nationally Recognised

How is the training funded?

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (eligibility criteria apply) or through Fee-for-Service arrangements.

What further study options will I have?

Once you have finished your course you may wish to consider enrolling in other community services qualifications such as Certificate IV in Aged Care or Certificate IV in Disability.  You may also wish to consider further studies in diversional therapy.

How long is the course?

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health usually takes up to 12 months to complete and is delivered via a fortnightly off-the-job training timetable.

How will I be assessed?

• Oral and written questioning
• Case studies
• Practical demonstrations
• Activities
• Projects
• Third Party Reports from your workplace supervisor

Will my previous experience or study count?

Yes, Brite Institute mutually recognises qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other RTOs.  This means you will be granted Credit Transfer (CT) for units from this certificate that have been successfully achieved through another RTO.  You will also have the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).  This takes into account the knowledge and skills you have already gained through previous education, formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work.

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health - Sample Training Plan

What will the course cost?

The following table is based on a sample training plan of 805 scheduled hours.  Fees are indicative only.
Fee total includes a capped amenities fee of $70.00. Non concession tuition fee is capped at $400.00.

In addition, a materials fee may apply.  The average materials fee for this course (including postage and handling) is $560.00.  You will be provided with details at enrolment.

Access and Inclusion

Brite Institute is committed to delivering services in a non-discriminatory manner with respect to age, gender, culture, religion and disability and encourages fair access to services for people of underrepresented groups.  A full copy of the Brite Institute Access and Equity Policy is available upon request and is displayed at the Northcote site.  Full disability access is available at both training sites and people with a disability are encouraged to participate in both accredited and pre-accredited training programs.

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