CHC40608 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
18 days Classroom Theory
2 Days per week; 9am – 4pm x 9 weeks
or Saturday only delivery x 14 weeks
9am – 4pm
15 days On-the-job Placement
5 days per week
7am – 3pm or 3pm – 10pm
3 week period
The above reflects one example of the training delivery and assessment models that InterCare can provide for you to get the most out of your training.
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Is this course for you?
This industry requires energetic, compassionate and caring people to assist with the support of those who are the oldest members of our community. You would be required to provide psychological, practical and emotional support using the skills you learn from this qualification to compliment your knowledge and ability.
The Certificate IV in Leisure and Health allows you to assess the human behaviour of those requiring support and implement leisure activities or programs to support their everyday lives. These programs focus on initiatives that are beyond clinical care and aim to be interactive, recreational and health related activities.
On-the-job Training | Work Placement
This course includes 15 days of work placement in a real facility. This is an opportunity for you to gain day to day experience within the industry as well as being able to work with a mentor on site. We aim to find you placement in a facility near you and hope to make this process a simple one for you to have the most rewarding experience with us.
Key features in this course
• Core unit theory and essential knowledge is delivered in the classroom
• The practical skills will be developed on the job during the work placement component in an appropriate facility under supervision over a specified period of time
• Assessment of practical skills will be assessed during the work placement component
Employment Opportunities
Possible job opportunities include an Activities Officer, Community Leisure Officer, Disability Officer, Diversional Therapy Assistant, Leisure Office and Recreational Activities Officer.
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CHC40608 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Courses in VIC and QLD
Are you interested to improve the lives of those who require care and assistance? If so, this is the course for you. This qualification provides a foundation for those wanting to design, implement and evaluate leisure and health activities for a range of clients within the community services industry. The Certificate IV in Leisure and Health has been designed to give you the skills to improve the environment of those in need while providing you with work experience in a location near you.
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Great pathway into a Certificate IV or Diploma qualification
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3 weeks of experience in a real facility
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Career advice and support
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Various locations across Victoria and Queensland
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Interactive environment with outstanding trainers
Sandra
Certificate III Aged Care student (Regis Camberwell placement)
Testimonials
“With government funding, completing the Aged Care course has been easy and trouble free. It would have been difficult to start, or to even consider the course if it were not for the government funding and assistance. The Aged Care course has been very professionally conducted, they have shown an interest in my experiences with them and have been more than helpful with my learning.”
Durwin
Certificate III Aged Care student (Regis Camberwell placement)
“I enjoyed the course… I have a wonderful Trainer/Assessor who has always supported me and taught each and every bit required to complete the course. I want to thank my trainer for everything. I completed my placement at Regis and l really enjoyed it there. The staff are nice and supportive. It’s a wonderful place to work in and learn too…”
Retika
Certificate III Aged Care student (Regis Camberwell placement)
“I’m enjoying my placement experiences in Aged Care and my teacher is really supportive too. The staff in the Aged Care Facility are very friendly and are helping me learn in the best way possible. I look forward to coming to my placement activities every day!”
Kerri-Lee
Certificate III Aged Care student (BUPA Croydon placement)