Open Colleges
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- This is a fee-for-service course, government funding is not available. Payment plans are available
- Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. We are not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders
- Guaranteed work placement included
Hear from Open Colleges on what its like to study
Course Information
Get started in a career in the aged care, health, and community services sectors with the CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health. Learn how to design and deliver health and leisure programs for individuals and groups. Begin a meaningful career and care for others in need today.
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Self-paced – maximum of 18 months
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Recommended hours per week: 12h
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Online with Work Placement
- How to plan, implement and monitor individual and group activities for a range of clients
- The communication skills to build relationships and work with a diverse range of people
- How to support independence and wellbeing, relationships with carers and families, as well as community participation and social inclusion
- The skills to incorporate sociological concepts into leisure and health programming
- How to effectively provide recovery-orientated mental health services, and home and community support services
This course is ideal for those already working in the aged care, health or community services sector who are looking to broaden their skill set. It is also a great choice for those looking to start a career where they can make a difference in the lives of others by joining the welfare, recreation and community services sector.
Subjects
Payment Option
Career Pathway
- Activities Officer
- Aged Care Activities Officer
- Drop In Support Worker
- Lifestyle Assistant
- Lifestyle Coordinator
- Lifestyle Officer
- Recreation Activities Coordinator
- Recreation Activities Officer
- Recreation Group Leader
- Resident Activities Officer
- Support Worker
Professional Recognition
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia
Eligibility
Entry requirements may vary depending on the course. In general, you must be at least 18 years old to enrol. If you’re under 18, you’ll need permission from a parent or guardian.
Please note: This course is not available to student visa holders.
To find out more about the specific entry requirements for this course, download the course guide. If you have any questions or would like guidance on whether this course is the right fit for you, feel free to get in touch.
We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Our Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, available in the Key Student Information section of our website, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options.
Work Placement
Duration
This course contains a minimum of 120 hours of work placement.
What are the benefits?
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By undertaking a work placement you’ll get a chance to put the knowledge you’ve learned on your course into practice
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You’ll also develop practical, on-the-job skills and could make contacts that could help you find a job once you graduate
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Work placement is often the most rewarding part of a student’s course. Working face-to-face with clients and colleagues in your chosen field makes a huge difference to your career confidence
If you’d like to learn more about the work placement component of this course, get the course guide for further details.
How do I find a work placement?
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Spend your time studying and let Open Colleges organise your work placement for you. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, we have introduced Guaranteed Work Placement to provide you with real-world experience in your dream career that’s close to home. Enquire now to learn more.
Curriculum
Your learning materials are accessed through OpenSpace.
These include:
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Learning content
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Weblinks, readings and resources
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Videos and other digital resources
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News, discussion forums and live chats.
- Case studies
- Logbook
- Matching answers
- Multiple choice questions
- Short-answer questions
- True/False questions
- Video
- Workplace Portfolios
- Written reports
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