CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

The latest release of the qualification can be found at https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC43415

There are no entry requirements for this qualification in the training package.

CCMT has set its own entry requirements as follows:

International students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have completed at least Australian Year 12 or equivalent school studies.
• Have an overall IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent score in other English skills tests (Test results must be no more than 2 years old).
• Participate in a Course Entry Interview to demonstrate their suitability for this course (their career goals, reasons for studying this course, etc).
• Pass LLN Test conducted by CCMT.

International Students may not be required to provide evidence of scores in English Language Test where documented evidence can be provided to demonstrate any of the following:

• Students who have completed at least five years’ study in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
• Citizens and passport holders of one of the following English‑speaking countries: UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland

Students who have successfully completed in Australia in the English language either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or 50% of the units of a Certificate IV or higher-level course, in the two years before applying for the student visa.

Seventeen (17) units including Ten (10) core units and Seven (07) elective units are required to pass for the award of the CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health. Units have been selected in accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and qualification level.

Accordion Content

Community Recreation Activity Assistant

Day Support Disability Officer

Weekend Recreational Activities Officer

Diversional Therapy Assistant

Recreational Activities Officer

Community Leisure Officer, etc.

Core units:

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
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective units

CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of  Diploma qualifications, such as the CHC53415- Diploma of Leisure and Health.

Potential employment options are in businesses and companies in the roles such as Community Recreation Activity Assistant, Day Support Disability Officer, Weekend Recreational Activities Officer, Recreational Activities Officer, Diversional Therapy Assistant, Community Leisure Officer, etc.