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​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

Duration and Delivery:

This qualification is delivered over a period of 1015 nominal hour (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. 

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.

Location:

Level 1/169 Plenty Road, Preston, VIC 3072. Practical placement locations as negotiated by ALACC with individual Providers.   

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.

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.

Who May Attend

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

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.

Pre-Requisites:

The minimum age for eligible applicants is 18 years. Applicants must have successfully completed the equivalent of Year 11 according to the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Proficiency in English is required to meet Industry standards.

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.

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.

 

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:

·         Ten (10) Core Units and Seven (7) Elective Units                 

 Core Units

Unit

Unit Name

Nominal Hours

CHCCOM002

Use communication to build relationships

55

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

40

CHCLAH001

Work effectively in the leisure and health industries

50

CHCLAH002

Contribute to leisure and health programming

65

CHCLAH003

Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs

80

CHCLAH004

Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs

50

CHCLAH005

Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming

65

CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

120

HLTAAP002

Confirm physical health status

90

HLTWHS002

Follow safe work practices for direct client care

25

Elective Units

Unit

Unit Name

Nominal Hours

CHCAGE001

Facilitate the empowerment of older people

50

CHCAGE005

Provide support to people living with dementia

65

CHCCCS015

Provide individualised support

30

CHCCCS023

Support independence and well being

80

CHCCCS025

Support relationships with carers and families

70

CHCDIS003

Support community participation and social inclusion

60

CHCCCS020

Respond effectively to behaviours of concern

20

Course Fees

 

Description

Fees (AUD)

Uniform

Material Fee

Registration Fee

Total (AUD)

Full Fee

$1,500

$35

N/A

$50

$1,585

Government Funding Subsidised Fee(Non-Concession) 

$500 ($0.47 per scheduled hour)

$35

N/A

$50

$585

Government Funding Subsidised Fee(Concession) 

$100 ($0.09 per scheduled hour)

$35

N/A

$50

$185

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

 

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