Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
CHC40608
D283
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 07/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification addresses work in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres and work under professional supervision within defined organisation guidelines or as sole practitioners.
These workers:
Assist with design, implementation and evaluation of health and leisure activities and programs for clients in one or more sector areas
May be responsible for other workers.
Occupational titles may include:
Activities officer
Diversional therapy assistant
Community leisure officer
Leisure officer
Disability officer - day support
Recreation activities officer
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Sixteen (16) units are required for award of this qualification including:- eleven (11) core units
- five (5) elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A WHS electives of which one (1) must be selected for this qualification
- Group B electives of which one (1) must be selected for this qualification
- Groups C and D electives from which at least one (1) unit must be selected
- Group E electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
- Other relevant electives listed in the qualification outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to three (3) units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed
2. Group A WHS Elective Units
One (1) unit must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD312 | HLTWHS300A | Contribute to WHS processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WD010 | CHCWHS312A | Follow WHS safety procedures for direct care work | 25 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
One (1) unit must be completed from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD059 | HLTAP501C | Analyse health information | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D5762 | HLTAP401B | Confirm physical health status | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C First Aid Elective Units
At least one (1) unit is to be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD148 | HLTFA412A | Apply advanced first aid | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WD146 | HLTFA311A | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WD145 | HLTFA302C | Provide first aid in remote situation | 20 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D General Elective Units
At least one (1) unit is to be chosen from Groups D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
6. Group E Culturally Aware and Repectful Practice
One (1) or both units are recommended to be completed from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8283 | HLTHIR404D | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8281 | HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
7. Other Relevant Elective Units
One (1) unit may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S321 | CHC41602 | Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWL2 | CHC43415 | Certificate IV in Leisure and Health | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships