Get Accredited with a Certificate IV in Leisure and Health: Advance Your Community Care Career
CHC43415
Overview
The Certificate IV in Leisure and Health is a nationally recognized qualification tailored for individuals working as Recreation Activity Officers, Lifestyle staff, Health Care Workers, and AINs in Aged Care and Community Care. This course focuses on enhancing the well-being of residents and participants through engaging programs that extend beyond traditional clinical care plans. Graduates will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to design and facilitate leisure and recreation programs in residential, community care, and day center settings.
Employment Opportunities and Job Roles with this qualification include:
Completing this qualification opens doors to a variety of rewarding job roles, including:
- Recreational Activities Officer
- Lifestyle Officer
- Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant
- Disability Support Worker
- Group Home Coordinator
Why Choose Wentworth College?
Social Learning
At Wentworth College, we emphasize social learning as an excellent opportunity to network, share knowledge, and gain experience with classmates working in similar roles. This collaborative environment enhances your learning experience and helps you build valuable connections within the industry.
Flexible Course Delivery
Our flexible course delivery is designed to accommodate the busy schedules of working professionals. The mixed-mode training and assessment allow you to balance your studies, work, and home life effectively. With convenient part-time scheduling, you can minimize the impact on your work rosters and travel time. Training includes timetabled class attendance, self-directed learning, workplace hours, and completion of assessment tasks. Depending on your work circumstances, you may even use work hours as an alternative to a 120-hour work placement, subject to suitability conditions.
Key Information
- Designed for Working Professionals: This course is ideal for students who are employed and need flexibility. Class attendance and participation are mandatory, and all training requirements must be completed before beginning assessment tasks.
- Tailored Assessment Tools: Our in-house developed assessment tools are easy to follow and contextualized to the Lifestyle job role, ensuring relevance and clarity.
- Credit Transfer: If you hold a Certificate III in Individual Support or any other relevant qualification, you may qualify for credit transfers, reducing your attendance requirements, study load, and enrollment fees.
- Duration: The maximum course duration is 18 months, providing ample time to complete your studies while managing your other commitments.
For Students
Our students typically work in Residential Aged Care, Disability Support Services, and Community Care service providers. Many are already employed as:
- Lifestyle and Recreational Activity Officers
- Disability Support Workers: In Group Homes and Community Care settings
- AINs: Looking to transition into the Lifestyle/RAO job role
Student Support
Wentworth College is committed to your success, offering one-on-one support when needed. Our trainers are industry professionals with extensive teaching experience, and our support staff is readily available to respond to any queries you may have. If you miss a class, catch-up sessions may be offered to ensure you stay on track.
Training and Assessment Includes:
- Interactive Zoom Classes: Engage in live, high-engagement sessions with your peers and trainers.
- Face-to-Face Sessions: Conducted at your workplace or in a fully equipped simulated training environment.
- Self-Directed Learning: Study at your own pace, from the comfort of your home.
- Workplace Training Hours/Work Placement: Apply what you learn in real-world settings.
- Written Assessment Tasks: Complete question-and-answer sessions and small projects.
- Practical/Simulated Assessment Tasks: Hands-on assessments to demonstrate your skills.
- Workplace Visits: Trainers will visit your workplace to conduct assessments, observations, and provide face-to-face support, either one-on-one or in small groups.
About Work Placement:
- A minimum of 120 hours to fulfil the requirements of the qualification
- Students may utilise work hours as an alternative to undertaking a 120 hour work placement (suitability conditions apply)
- We can assist students to find a host for placement if required via our established network of Residential Aged Care and Community Care industry partners
- We visit you at work, to conduct assessments and workplace observations, to finalise workplace evidence requirements
Join Wentworth College today and take the next step in your career with the Certificate IV in Leisure and Health. Gain the skills, knowledge, and qualifications needed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while advancing your professional journey.
Core Units (10)
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
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTAAP002
Confirm physical health status
Elective Units (7)
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
HLTINF001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCDIS002
Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCAGE001
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS023
Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS015
Provide individualised support
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Course Entry Requirements:
Prior to the commencement of training a Pre-Training Review will be conducted.
This starts with a telephone or personal meeting with our Training Manager who will provide comprehensive course information and answer your questions to ensure this is the right course for you before you enrol.
Learners must be assessed as meeting the following criteria:
Course Fees:
Wentworth College is an approved Training Provider for NSW Smart and Skilled funding, this training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
The NSW Department of Education and Communities sets out Enrolment fees for Smart and Skilled funded training.
The fee/ student contribution is calculated based on your individual circumstances and ranges from $0 – $2,320
For example if you are in recipient of an eligible Commonwealth benefit or allowance, the fee is waived or the concession rate may be applicable.
For more information about your eligibility for funding and the enrolment fee please contact us on 1300 138 792 or email info@wentworth-college.com.
Alternately please express your interest by completing an online Candidate Eligibility Form, below:
Eligibility Questionnaire
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Study at Wentworth College
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