Promoting Holistic Training
Course outline for Smart and Skilled
“This Training is subsidised by the NSW Government”
This qualification focuses on the role of workers participating in the design, implementation and evaluation of leisure, healthactivities 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.
Course Overview
Entry requirements
There are no academic prerequisites for the CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health. But you need to have reasonable English language, literacy and numeracy to successfully complete the course (LLN). In addition a Police Clearance Certificate and working with children’s check is mandatory prior to your work placement. Therefore you must undertake a Federal Police Check
(AFP) or NSW Police check (it must be no less than 3 years old).
Eligibility Requirements: Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or humanitarian visa and must be 15 Years or Older, and must live or work in NSW. Entry Requirements in detail can be found on Smart and Skilled Student Handbook and Fee Administration Policy 2024-2025 on website www.nta.edu.au under funded course section.
Visit https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/apprentices-and-trainees/low-cost-and-free-training-options/smart-and-skilled for more information.
*Note: As part of work placement, the students must be physically be able to do moderate amount of lifting using the appropriate
equipment. The students should not have any mobility, hearing, and vision problems to carry out duties efficiently in aged care, acute
care and community care settings whilst at placement.
Who should do this course?
People pursuing a career in a facility such as a Nursing Home, Hostel, Residential Care Facility, Disability Facility, and Community Health Care Centre.
Graduates may seek employment in the following jobs:
- Activities officer
- Diversional therapy assistant
- Community leisure officer
- Leisure officer
- Disability officer – day support
- Recreation activities officer
Pathways
Students who have completed the Certificate III in Individual Support will have some units that they will receive credit for. In addition those students who have completed the Certificate IV of Ageing Support and or Disability, will have credits to units that make up this Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (these are indicated with an asterisk in the table of units that make up this qualification – see below).
- Diploma of Leisure and Health
Course Duration
Course duration
This course is 26 weeks. The structure is as follows:
- Two days of workshops a week (8 hours each) over 22 weeks
- Work placement of 120 hours in total (15 days) to be spread over 2-4 weeks
Commencement dates. See the website for our intake dates or ring the office for details.
Course Location
Course location
All training is held at our office at Burwood which is right next to the railway station. Work placements will be selected where possible to meet your travel needs.
Assessments
Assessments
As this is a nationally recognise qualification, you will be required to successfully complete all units to a standard to ensure that you are job ready. Each unit contains assessments which are:
- Practical demonstrations where you will be observed by one of our assessors in a simulated environment and in your work Placement
- Knowledge based tests which contain written short answer questions
- Small projects which contain written tasks for you to investigate and complete in your own time.
Note: You must be deemed competent with each unit in order to receive your qualification.
Course Delivery
Course Delivery
Delivery is a combination of methods to cover the theory and practice requirements:
- Workshops for developing your theory (maximum of 20 students)
- Demonstrations, instructions in a simulated environment to give you that valuable practice (maximum of 10 students) Self- paced study and support to embed your learning
- Work placements to apply your skills
- You will be trained in use of different Mobility Aids. Such as:
- Different Mobility Aids, Transferring using Walk Belt, Setting up of Dining Tables Etc,
- Conducting activities-Assessment and Planning,
- Managing Medications and other Medical conditions for Outing.
Work Placement at a Community Service facility is arranged with you and you will receive the support of one of our mentors to ensure this opportunity is a rewarding experience. For work placement, students have to wear trousers and black closed shoes, we will provide you with a T-shirt.
Topics
Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health.
It contains 17 Units; 10 Core units and 7 Elective units:
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 monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
CHCLAH004 Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs
CHCLAH005 Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care*
ELECTIVES WE OFFER:
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia*
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support*
CHCCCS023 Support independence and well being
HLTAID011 Provide first aid*
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
* These units were in other Certificate IV qualifications (such as Ageing Support and Disability) so students of those completed courses will be eligible for credit transfer
Recognition of RPL and Credit Transfer
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
You may have developed a number of skills in community service or care, through previous employment opportunities, life experience or formal studies. If this is the case then you should ask about recognition of prior learning. This may shorten your
course. If you hold a current First Aid Certificate from a recognised RTO you will be given credit for the first aid unit.
Work Placements
Work Placement at a Community Service facility is arranged with you and you will receive the support of one of our mentors to ensure this opportunity is a rewarding experience. For work placement, students have to wear trousers and black closed shoes, we will provide you with a T-shirt.
Course Fees
Cost of the course
Please look at the Notification/Reporting of enrolment policy, Smart and Skilled Student Handbook and Fee Administration Policy 2024 under Smart and Skilled on the website www.nta.edu.au under funded course section. For the entry requirements in detail and the amount of fees you might be paying is based on the circumstances (If you are eligible for Concessions). Visit https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/apprentices-and-trainees/low-cost-and-free-training-options/smart-and-skilled for more information.
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