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. 

Outcome

The Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415) qualifies graduates to design, implement, and evaluate lifestyle programs that support the emotional and physical well-being of individuals in care. This vocational training opens diverse employment streams across residential aged care, disability support services, and community centers.

Requirement

Australian City International College has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
• Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
• Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).  English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
  • Educated for 5 years in an English speaking country; or
  • Successful completion of an English Placement Test

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted.  Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0

Assessment Method

Assessments may include short written knowledge tests, discussions and oral communication demonstrations, case study exercises, written reports, web-based research and reports, final projects, and final written exams. To perform at your best, you will probably need to work on the assessments outside of class time.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students who have completed relevant studies or have some of the competencies in the course may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Application for RPL can be made with the initial application or can be made within two weeks of the course commencement using the RPL Application Form and by providing supporting documents. Please note that RPL cannot result in an international student having less than a full-time load of study (20 hours per week) but can reduce the overall duration of the course and fees. See our Student Handbook for more information.

Credit

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees, as well as the duration of the course.

This process is outlined in Australian City International College Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.

Pathways

Education Pathway: 

Students who complete this course may wish to further their study into the Diploma of Leisure and Health/Community Services etc. 

Career Pathway: 

Potential employment options are in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres, completing specialised tasks and functions in relation to leisure and health: –  

• Aged Care Activity Workers 

• Care Service Team Leaders 

• Care Supervisors 

• Diversional Therapy 

• Recreation Facilitators 

• Lifestyle Support Workers 

• Community Activity Coordinator 

• Leisure and Therapy Assistants 

Vocational Placement

All students enrolled in this course must undertake 120 hours of work placement.