This qualification reflects the role of workers participating in the design, implementation and evaluation of leisure and 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.
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Qualification 
CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Course duration
12 months
Delivery mode
Distance
Student cohort
Existing workers
Government funding & fees
Higher Level Skills Funding
Payment methods
Direct Debit, Credit Card, Catalyst Plus Interest-Free Student Loans
Course Units
CORE UNITS
CHCLAH001 Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
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
ELECTIVE UNITS
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCDIS009 Facilitate ongoing skills development using a personcentred approach
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCDIS003 Support community participation and inclusion
CHCAGE001 Facilitate empowerment of older people
Entry requirements
- To commence this program, your Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills must meet required standards for ACSF LEVEL 3.
- You need to provide a current national Police Check or you must provide evidence that you have applied for a police check in your respective state as soon as possible.
- Students must be currently employed in a direct client care role
within the aged care industry
Training delivery
This course is delivered via distance delivery over approximately a 12 month period to existing workers in the aged care industry.
This is a paper-based method where you can study from any location throughout Queensland. The learning material will be mailed out to you and you will be able to contact your trainer through email, phone or skype. Dependant on your location, trainers will be available to visit you on site (in consultation with your facility).
Practical hours
A minimum of 120 working hours must be logged in a community care services organisation.
Career outcomes
Possible career pathways you may like to consider upon completion:
- Leisure and lifestyle coordinator
- Activities officer
- Leisure officer
- Community leisure officer
- Recreational activities officer
Related courses
CHC43115 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CHC43415 Certificate IV in Disability
Costs
| Full Fee | Student co-contribution fee (Non-Concession)* | Student co-contribution fee (Concession)* |
|---|---|---|
| $4,995 | $59* | $20* |
* This training is delivered with Queensland government Funding.
Payment Plan
A payment plan allows you to pay a regular weekly amount prior to completion of your course
Concession
Students will be entitled to pay the concession cost if:
- Students hold a Health or Pension Card
- Students are the partner or dependant of the person who holds the Health or Pension concession card
- Students are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- Students with a disability
Subsidised training
Higher Level Skills Funding
The Queensland government will pay an amount towards the cost of this course for eligible students and the student will pay a subsidised cost – the cost above.
To be eligible for a subsidised training place students must meet the following criteria:
- An Australian citizen
- permanent resident
- temporary resident with necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
- New Zealand citizen permanently residing in Queensland
- Over 15 years of age
- Have left school
- Must not hold a qualification at certificate IV level or higher in any discipline
