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 a period of 1015 nominal hours (which is 1
year 1 month full time) comprising of classroom sessions, skills training,
self-directed study assessments, practical placement 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 ·
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. |
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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. |
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Work
placements: |
Students
will be required to undertake work placements to apply knowledge and develop
their skills as part of the course requirements. Placements may occur in aged
care, disability, or other aged care and community settings in Melbourne or
Regional areas as organised by ALACC and according to the course
requirements. While
ALACC takes responsibility to provides work placements for students. However,
to allow for flexibility, if a student finds a work placement close to their
place of residence, then ALACC will negotiate and have an Agreement with the
Placement Provider before the student attends work placement. Placements
dates are on the timetable but can be subject to change depending on the
appropriate Placement Provider’s ability to take students at a specific given
period. Students need to be flexible with these dates and to ensure they can
attend the placements as soon as it is available. ALACC is committed and ensuring all
students have Placements for the respective course. Pre-and
post- placement skills are assessed at ALACC for the student to be deemed
competent. |
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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. 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
