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Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (Adelaide)

CHC43415

Location

Online, SA

Study Mode

Blended

Outcomes

Activity Officer, Leisure Planner

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Qualification

Certificate IV

Awarded By

InterCare Training

Duration

6 months minimum

Start Date

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Payment Option

Payment plan, Skills SA Funding

This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

How Much Will It Cost?

Government funding is available for eligible students under the Skills SA Funding scheme.

Payment plans are available for full-fee paying students.

Course Rundown

The CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health from InterCare Training is ideal for individuals seeking to start or advance their career in the industry, and for those with prior experience in disability, aged care, home or community care sectors looking to enhance their skills. Through a combination of online and in-person delivery, this course prepares you to participate in the design, implementation and evaluation of health and leisure activities, and programs for clients in one or more sectors. Day or night classes are available. The course includes 17 units of theoretical and practical education along with 120 hours hands-on work placement in the field, to ensure you graduate with the expertise to assess human behaviour and implement leisure activities or programs for those requiring support in their everyday lives. At completion, you will have the foundational knowledge and understanding required to work confidently and effectively in the leisure and health industry, enhance the well-being of people with a variety of needs, among other skills and hands-on experience in the leisure and health field. Please note: This course is not available to individuals on a 500 or 600 visa.

Eligibility

There are no pre-requisite qualifications for entry into this course. However, there will be a Pre Training Review process to ensure this course is aligned to your needs and to protect prospective students from being disadvantaged by the inability to meet the AQF level required.

You must also be a minimum of 18 years old to enrol.

Before undertaking work placement, students are required to undertake:

A National Police Check
A National Working with Children Check
An NDIS Worker Check

As well as providing evidence of certain vaccinations, including but not limited to influenza (flu) vaccination and COVID vaccination.

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What You’ll Learn

While completing this CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health qualification from InterCare Training, you may study a total of 17 subjects, consisting of 10 Core and 7 Elective Units:

CHCAGE001 – Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005 – Provide support to people living with Dementia
CHCCCS015 – Provide individualised support
CHCCOM002 – Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIS002 – Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCDIS004 – Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCDIS007 – Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
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
HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care

120 hours of work placement is also required.

Why study with InterCare Training

For 20 years InterCare Training has been providing top-quality workplace training and assessment solutions for the community service sector.

A Registered Training Organisation, InterCare’s vision is to empower and inspire individuals to create opportunities that positively impact their lives and the lives of those they care for.

Students enjoy flexible study options, including online or on-campus learning, hands-on work placements, access to government funding for eligible SA residents, and InterCare’s network of over 100 industry partners. Courses are taught by experienced professionals committed to delivering a supportive and engaging learning experience.

Student Support

Students benefit from flexible study options, whether online or on campus, along with practical work placements, government funding opportunities for eligible students in SA, and InterCare's connections with over 100 industry partners. Courses are led by experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching learning environment.

Where Will It Lead Me?

On completion of this course, you will gain a nationally recognised CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health qualification from InterCare Training.

Students will graduate with the skills and knowledge to work in roles such as Activities Officer, Disability Officer – Day Support, or Leisure Officer.

CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health is also a pathway to Diploma-level study and can be complemented with other courses in the community service sector.

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