Wentworth College
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This nationally recognised qualification is suitable for Recreation Activity Officers and Lifestyle staff, Health care workers, AINs in Aged Care and Community Care. The training focuses on enhancing the well-being of residents and participants who require care through programs that extend beyond clinical care plans. Workers may be in residential facilities, community care settings and day centres, carrying out specialised tasks and functions in relation to leisure and health.
On completion of the course students will have gained new skills and knowledge to design and facilitate leisure and recreation programs in a residential or community setting.
Delivery mode
Wentworth College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- Suite 207, 80 William St, Woolloomooloo
- Suite 9, 400 St, Kilda Road St, Kilda
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- LLN Robot levels – entry at ACSF Level 3 (core skills, reading, writing, listening, speaking, numeracy, digital literacy)
- Be of at least 18 years of age
- Have completed Year 12 or equivalent
- Must be an Existing Worker in Leisure and Health/Lifestyle, Aged Care, Disability Support and/or Community Care roles OR
- Be available to commence Work Placement early into the course
- Must not have a criminal conviction that will appear on the National Police Check
- An Immunisation certificate or Vaccination card may be requested
- Must have basic computing skills and access to a standard computer or laptop
- Driver Licence or Photo ID
- Green Medicare card or evidence of residency
- Unique Student Identifier
Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
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...
Gerontologist
Gerontologists are concerned with the treatment, care, and emotional wellbeing of people over 65 years of age, especially elderly persons. As the w...
About Wentworth College
Wentworth College RTO #21938 is an independent Training Provider that provides flexible learning and development opportunities, that positively impact on our students and their local communities.
