CHC43415 Certificate IV In Leisure and Health

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Next intake Ongoing 2024

LocationsWorkplace

TraineeshipFull-time: 2 yrs | Part-time: 4 yrs (School-Based)

Course description

Would you like to coordinate health and leisure activities and programs for clients in a range of sectors? This course equips you with the skills and knowledge to participate in designing, implementing and evaluating these programs.

The course includes a combination of class theory and work placement, which builds your skills and knowledge and your practical industry experience. Throughout the course, you will learn to work effectively in the leisure and health industries and contribute to programming for clients with complex needs. You will also build your knowledge of safe work practices, lifespan development and sociological concepts, communication and relationship building and professional practices.

Work placement/industry experience

A minimum of 120 hours of work placement is required for completion of this course. A current Police Check, Fluvax, and Covid Vaccination are required, and approved Working with Children Check is desired. Uniform is suitable neat attire, including a polo shirt, black pants and flat, enclosed non-slip shoes. *Please note that you may be required to travel outside of your own area/suburb to attend placement. This may include other regional areas or suburbs of Melbourne. As per worker vaccination requirements , all applicants for this course must be triple vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 prior to undertaking placement which is a requirement for completion of this course. Students are required to provide evidence of full vaccination status, including booster dose, as part of their placement documentation which is provided to placement facilities. Students that cannot provide valid evidence will not be able to complete placement and therefore unable to complete this course.

Possible career outcomes

Lifestyle Assistant in aged care/community facility
Lifestyle Coordinator in aged care/community facility
Community Access Support Worker
Day Respite Support Worker

Wondering if this industry will suit you?

We have created a very short course quiz to help you gain a little more understanding of what is required and whether you might enjoy a role in this industry. Take the quiz here.

Applications & attendance

Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants

To become an apprentice or trainee, you will first need to find an employer willing to employ you. An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider can assist you with this and will also start your application and enrolment process. Find a local provider here

Are you ready to start an aged care traineeship or want to find out more?

2024 Ongoing
Workplace Open: 1 Aug 2023
Close: 15 Dec 2024 WorkplaceFlexible
Traineeship:Full-time: 2 yrs | Part-time: 4 yrs (School-Based)

Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessment activities outside class time. This will be different for each course and will depend on a student’s level of skill and experience.

Class days and times in the above table are indicative. Prior to course commencement, changes may be necessary. Follow the link for more information on Attendance mode definitions. When you submit your application, please make sure you answer all the questions. Only successful applicants with complete applications will receive an offer. We issue offers as soon as possible. Follow the link for more information on Offer timing.

Many courses have limited places and high demand. We may close an intake before the date above. We recommend you apply early. If student numbers are insufficient we may cancel an intake or a course. An application does not guarantee a place in this course.

Entrance requirements

Applicants must be 17 years and over at the time of course commencement.
Applicants are expected to have literacy skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 4 and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3.

You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Work placement requirements

Applicants are required to hold a current Working with Children Check for work placement.
Applicants are required to undergo a Police Check for work placement.
Applicants must provide Covid vaccination evidence as per guidelines of Department of Education and Training.
Some workplace facilities require students to have an annual Flu injection.

Apprenticeship and traineeship requirements

Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer.

Pre-training review

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills .

Personal Learning Requirements

There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.

Units & assessments

Confirm physical health status HLTAAP002 90

Contribute to leisure and health programming CHCLAH002 65

Follow safe work practices for direct client care HLTWHS002 25

Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming CHCLAH005 65

Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs CHCLAH004 50

Participate in the planning implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs CHCLAH003 80

Reflect on and improve own professional practice CHCPRP003 120

Use communication to build relationships CHCCOM002 55

Work effectively in the leisure and health industries CHCLAH001 50

Work with diverse people CHCDIV001 40

Facilitate the empowerment of older people CHCAGE001 50

Follow established person-centred behaviour supports CHCDIS002 50

Provide support to people living with dementia CHCAGE005 65

Recruit induct and support volunteers CHCVOL003 70

Respond effectively to behaviours of concern CHCCCS020 20

Support community participation and social inclusion CHCDIS003 60

Support independence and wellbeing CHCCCS023 80

Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.

Assessment is based on:

Hands-on projects
Workplace tasks
Written assignments
Industry placement
Team projects

Fees

This course is eligible for Free TAFE!

Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

Concession Tuition AUD $1.98 per hour 1035 AUD $2,049.00 AUD $7,912.00

Standard Tuition AUD $9.91 per hour 1035 AUD $10,257.00 AUD $7,912.00

Full Fee Tuition AUD $16.10 per hour 1035 AUD $16,664.00

Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee

Resources AUD $340.00

Education Levy AUD $155.25

All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.

Which fee will I pay?

Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.

Fee help and student loans

Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.

Further study options

HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.

Date published: 5/04/2024 2:00:10 PM
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