Government funded program* VIC (Skills First Program): This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding to eligible applicants.
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Course Outline - CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
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Duration
and Delivery: |
This
qualification is delivered over some period of 1015 nominal hours (which is 1
year 1-month full time for international students and 8 months for local students)
comprising of classroom sessions, skills training, self-directed study
assessments, practical placement (200 hours) and assessment assistance. |
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Format: |
Classroom
based training and supervised practical experience in a community and/or
residential setting. Students have the choice of organising their Placement
at an Approved facility, alternately ALACC will provide assistance. |
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Location: |
Level 1/169 Plenty Road, Preston, VIC 3072. Practical placement
locations as negotiated by ALACC with individual Providers. |
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Purpose: |
This
qualification reflects the role of workers participating in the design,
implementation and evaluation of leisure, health activities and programs for
clients in one or more sector areas. Workers may be in residential facilities
and/or in community agencies and day centres, completing specialised tasks
and functions in relation to leisure and health. While workers are
responsible for their own outputs, work is carried out under direct or
indirect supervision within defined organisation guidelines. |
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Who May Attend This qualification is beneficial for any person who may ·
This qualification is beneficial
for any person who may ·
Be actively seeking employment
in community and/or residential setting ·
Have no formal qualifications in
leisure and health ·
Wish to review/update knowledge
and practical experience ·
Be seeking a new career |
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Recognition: |
Students
may be able to shorten the length of their studies through the recognition of
past experience and/ or qualifications gained
elsewhere. Applications can be made
for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer. These will
be assessed according to the college’s policy & procedures to determine
if/how much advanced standing will be granted. This
qualification holds National Recognition. |
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Pre-Requisites: |
The minimum
age for eligible applicants is 18 years. Applicants must have successfully
completed Year 11 or equivalent. A
proficiency in English equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (Overall) is required for all
International applicants. Although
LLN test is not an entry requirement, students are asked to undertake the
same so appropriate academic support can be ensured throughout the course of
study. |
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Clinical
placements: |
Practical
placements will take place on the completion of the Theory component of
Training. The placement hours are two hundred which will be arranged by the
college and the students are not required to pay any extra fees for the
placement as it is accommodated in the total fee. However, if a student does
not attend the placement arranged, then the student will have to pay for the
costs set by the clinical placement providers. A
current Police check is mandatory before undertaking placement. Students will
be required to self-facilitate this. Practical
placement is a mandatory requirement for satisfactory completion of this
qualification. Students have an option of organising their placement with a
service provider of their choice subject to ALACC approval, alternatively,
ALACC will provide assistance to organise placement.
The
college will issue a practical placement letter and agreement only after
sighting original Police Check. Students can provide a Statutory Declaration
in situations where the police check is delayed. Student
Learning and Assessment Resource Book 2 outlines the practical placement
requirements. Refer
to the ALACC Work Placement policy for details. Classroom
based training and supervised practical experience in a community and/or
residential setting. Students have the choice of organising their Placement
at an Approved facility, alternately ALACC will provide
assistance. |
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Pathway: |
Successful
completion of this qualification will enable you to progress to CHC53415
Diploma of Leisure and Health or to gain employment within community and/or
residential setting. |
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Assessment: |
Assessments
will be conducted to determine the achievement of competency-based learning
outcomes. Assessments may include student questions, case study/ scenarios,
practical skills observation and assessment
(simulated environment/ practical placement). |
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Occupational Titles: |
Occupational
titles may include Activities officer, Community leisure officer, Disability
officer – day support, Diversional therapy assistant, Leisure officer,
Recreation activities officer. |
Qualification Structure for Local Students
Students need to complete Seventeen (17)
Units of competency, consisting of:
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Ten (10) Core Units and Seven (7) Elective Units
Core Units
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Unit |
Unit Name |
Nominal Hours |
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CHCCOM002 |
Use communication to build relationships |
55 |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
40 |
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CHCLAH001 |
Work effectively in the leisure and health industries |
50 |
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CHCLAH002 |
Contribute to leisure and health programming |
65 |
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CHCLAH003 |
Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring
of individual leisure and health programs |
80 |
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CHCLAH004 |
Participate in planning leisure and health programs for
clients with complex needs |
50 |
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CHCLAH005 |
Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts
into leisure and health programming |
65 |
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CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
120 |
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HLTAAP002 |
Confirm physical health status |
90 |
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HLTWHS002 |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
25 |
Elective Units
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Unit |
Unit Name |
Nominal Hours |
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CHCAGE001 |
Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
50 |
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CHCAGE005 |
Provide support to people living with dementia |
65 |
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CHCCCS015 |
Provide individualised support |
30 |
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CHCCCS023 |
Support independence and well being |
80 |
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CHCCCS025 |
Support relationships with carers and families |
70 |
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CHCDIS003 |
Support community participation and social inclusion |
60 |
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CHCCCS020 |
Respond
effectively to behaviours of concern |
20 |
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Description |
Fees
(AUD) |
Uniform |
Material
Fee |
Registration
Fee |
Total
(AUD) |
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Full Fee |
$1,500 |
$35 |
N/A |
$50 |
$1,585 |
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Government Funding Subsidised
Fee(Non-Concession) |
$500 ($0.47
per scheduled hour) |
$35 |
N/A |
$50 |
$585 |
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Government Funding Subsidised
Fee(Concession) |
$100 ($0.09
per scheduled hour) |
$35 |
N/A |
$50 |
$185 |
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International Fee |
$12,000 |
N/A |
N/A |
$500 |
$12,500 |
Government Funding Eligibility Criteria
To assess your eligibility for
government funding please speak to one of our friendly staff or use below link:
Click Here to check your eligibility
*Eligible
students must: -
1.
Present a Green Medicare card
2.
Be a Permanent resident in Australia
3.
Not have a qualification higher or equal to qualification being applied
For further information please contact our
friendly staff.
Email: reception@alacchealth.edu.au
Phone: (03) 9480 4445 / 03 9484 5081
