Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure)
Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure)
CHC41602
S321
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 09/09/2007 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
16 Units must be selected for this qualification including:
- 9 Compulsory units
- 7 Elective units
COMPULSORY
Complete 9 of the compulsory units listed below
Select either
CHCOHS301A
OR
CHCOHS302A
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3903 | CHCRH4B | Co-ordinate, implement and monitor leisure and recreation programs | 55 | Unit of competency |
| S3902 | CHCRH3B | Develop leisure and recreation programs for clients with special needs | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S3062 | CHCCS401A | Facilitate co-operative behaviour | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S3267 | CHCRH2A | Leisure and health programming | 55 | Unit of competency |
| S3901 | CHCRH1B | Orientation to work in the leisure and health industry | 45 | Unit of competency |
| S3197 | CHCOHS302A | Participate in safety procedures for direct care work | 25 | Unit of competency |
| S3196 | CHCOHS301A | Participate in workplace safety procedures | 25 | Unit of competency |
| S3048 | CHCCOM3C | Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S3066 | CHCCS405A | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3058 | CHCCS301A | Work within a legal and ethical framework. | 40 | Unit of competency |
2.
ELECTIVES
Select 7 electives from the list below
OR
other Community Services units,
OR
units relevant to work undertaken in Community Services,
OR
a combination of the above.
See the Community Services Training Package (CHC02), for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.
Select 1 each from the following groups:
SRCCRD007A
CHCCD4C
OR
BSBCMN206A
CHCINF8B
3.
Suggested Electives for
Aged Care
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4397 | SRCCRO009A | Conduct a recreation program for older persons | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2954 | CHCAC3C | Orientation to aged care work | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S2949 | CHCAC15A | Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S2956 | CHCAC6C | Support the older person to meet their emotional and psychosocial needs | 60 | Unit of competency |
4.
Suggested Electives for
Disability
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4398 | SRCCRO010A | Conduct a recreation program for people with a disability | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3125 | CHCDIS7B | Design and adapt surroundings to group requirements | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4386 | SRCCRD006A | Implement community inclusion processes for people with a disability | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S3890 | CHCDIS1C | Orientation to disability work | 55 | Unit of competency |
| S3124 | CHCDIS6C | Plan and implement community integration | 55 | Unit of competency |
5.
Suggested Electives for
Mental Health
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3187 | CHCMH1B | Orientation to mental health work | 45 | Unit of competency |
| S3081 | CHCCS9A | Provide support services to clients | 50 | Unit of competency |
6.
Suggested Electives for
Alcohol and Other Drugs
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3876 | CHCAOD2C | Orientation to the alcohol and other drugs work | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S3877 | CHCAOD4C | Support people with alcohol and/or other drug issues | 30 | Unit of competency |
7.
Suggested Electives for
Youth
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3289 | CHCYTH5C | Support youth programs | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S3285 | CHCYTH1C | Work effectively with young people | 55 | Unit of competency |
8.
Suggested Electives for
Working with Specific Groups
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3063 | CHCCS402A | Respond holistically to client issues | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C9289 | HLTHIR404B | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C5041 | HLTHIR3A | Work effectively with culturally diverse patients, clients, customers and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C013 | CHC40199 | Certificate IV in Community Services (Aged Care Work) | Qualification |
| C041 | CHC40799 | Certificate IV in Community Services (Disability Work) | Qualification |
| C045 | CHC40899 | Certificate IV in Community Services (Mental Health Work - non clinical) | Qualification |
| C049 | CHC40999 | Certificate IV in Community Services (Youth Work) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D283 | CHC40608 | Certificate IV in Leisure and Health | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. For further information on this qualification please contact Tim Delaney, Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE on (08) 9239 8384.
3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by the Challenger TAFE on 10 September 2003.
4. This qualification was last edited by Challenger TAFE on 7 December 2003.
5. Update to course outline included HLTHIR404B unit and the First Aid units, 14/11/2008.