Wentworth College

CHC43415

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.


Locations
  • 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
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $2,320 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
NSW
  • NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with Wentworth College to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

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Study mode Blended
Duration 18 Months
Estimated fee* $2,320 $0 Support may be available

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...

Avg yearly income $52,936
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

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.

Founded in 2006, Wentworth College brings many years of experience in the VET sector and has realised a shared vision to build a training college that provides both valuable skills and a positive learning journey.

Wentworth College focuses on providing training specifically for Community Services and Healthcare and take great pride in the knowledge that we have been able to further the careers of our students and help them improve the lives of those they work with in the community.