ACE Community Colleges
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This is your opportunity to really improve the quality of life and wellbeing of older people or those living with a disability. Break up the daily routine and bring your enthusiasm into the mix. An exciting possibility for anyone wanting to create a fun, empowering culture for individuals in care.
This qualification covers the theory and practical skills development for employment in these roles. It will build your capabilities in identifying individual and at times complex needs. It will also assist you to use this knowledge to design, implement and evaluate the most effective recreational activities and programs for maximum benefit to clients.
Career pathways as a leisure and health professional include Leisure/Recreation Officer, Diversional Therapy Assistant, Activities Officer, Lifestyle Coordinator and more. In these valuable roles you will train, lead, supervise and or accompany care workers in residential aged-care facilities, community agencies and day centres.
Delivery mode
ACE Community Colleges offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
You must already be working in the industry to enrol in this course.
Students will be required to complete and pay for a National Police Clearance prior to enrolment in this course.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Leisure and Health will prepare you for the following roles.
Diversional Therapy Assistant
Diversional Therapy Assistants supports Diversional Therapists to run leisure and recreational programs for people living in residential care, or t...
Lifestyle Coordinator
A Lifestyle Coordinator organises activities, events and outings for people living in a care facility. You might work in an aged care facility, a g...
Occupational Therapy Assistant
An Occupational Therapy Assistant works with individual clients to deliver therapy programs. You'll follow a plan prepared by an occupational thera...
Remedial Yoga Therapist
A Remedial Yoga Therapist provides yoga instruction to treat clients with a range of health issues. You might address physical problems or chronic...
Diversional Therapist
A Diversional Therapist organises events or activities for people with specific needs. You might work with elderly people, people with a disability...
About ACE Community Colleges
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