National Code: CHC41602
Hours of Delivery: 850 Hours
Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure) has been
designed for people with experience in aged care or disability work or
who are seeking a career pathways in designing, conducting and
evaluating day activity programs to promote health and well
being. Workers at this level are required to have an
understanding of indigenous culture and history and to work with local
communities in the provision of services.Career Opportunities
This course may lead to employment as a Diversional Therapist, Diversional Therapist Assistant, Activities Officer, Leisure Officer, Aged Care, Personal Care Asssistant or Care Provider within a residential setting and within the community.
Entry Requirement
- Aged over 18 years of age
- Applicants successfully complete a numeracy and literacy test
- Recognised prior learning will be considered on the merits of application as underpinned by organisational policy an procedures (provided on request)
- Credit transfer is provided for academic achievements from other Registered Training Organisations
- Access and equity applies for acceptance into training
- Equal opportunities is applied to all applications
- Current Police Check
- Employment in relevant field of study (traineeships)
- People with disabilities are encourage to apply
Structure of Course
16 Units must be selected for this qualification including:
- 9 Compulsory Units
- 7 Elective Units
Compulsory
| CHCCOM3C | Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships |
| CHCCS301A | Work within a legal and ethical framework |
| CHCCS405A | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
| CHCRH1B | Orientation to work in the leisure and health industry |
| CHCRH2A | Leisure and health programming |
| CHCRH3B | Develop leisure and health programs for clients with special needs |
| CHCRH4B | Co-ordinate, implement and monitor leisure and health programs |
| CHCCS401A | Facilitate co-operative behaviour |
And one of the following units:
| CHCOHS301A | Participate in workplace safety procedures OR |
| CHCOHS302A | Participate in safety procedures for direct care work |
7 Electives
| CHCGROUP3C | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCORG25B | Recruit and co-ordinate volunteers |
| CHCORG5B | Maintain an effective work environment |
| CHCINF8B | Comply with information requirements of the aged care and community care sectors |
| CHCAC3C | Orientation to aged care work |
| CHCAC6C | Support the older person to meet their emotional and psychosocial needs |
| CHCAC15A | Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia |
| SRCCRO009A | Conduct a recreation program for older persons |
Duration
Fee For Service
Part Time Course over 12 months, consisting of
1 Day a week classroom attendance
160 hours Activities work experience
Course Presented on Thursdays at Haley College, Oakleigh
Commencing: Thursday 19th June 2008
Practical Placement
The activities placement is 160 hours in a venue relevant to area of study.
Assessment
Certificate IV level requires that students are assessed as being able to demonstrate knowledge, skills, judgement required both for self and others in planning, organising and achieving course outcomes. This is undertaken with case studies, assignments, classroom participation and work experience.
Qualification
The Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure) is a Nationally Recognised Qualification. Successful participants when qualified can be admitted at Level 2 to "The Diversional Therapy Association of Australia National Council."
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be applied for (see policy)
RPL is an assessment process that involves re-assessment of previously gained experience relevant to the qualification. (See policy and Procedure)
Credit Transfer
Haley College will recognise relevant AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other Registered Training Organisation. Haley college Encourages any potential student to apply for credit transfer if they believe they qualify. Call us on (03) 9530 9998
