This qualification addresses work in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres, under supervision within defined organisation guidelines.
These workers:
- Design, implement and evaluate health and leisure activities and programs for clients in one or more sector areas,
- May be responsible for other workers
May work under professional supervision within defined organisation guidelines or as sole practitioners
Successful completion the NSW Higher School Certificate or equivalent and recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following compulsory units of competency from CHC40608 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health:
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour CHCICS405A Facilitate groups for individual outcomes CHCOHS312A Follow safety procedures for direct care work CHCORG405C Maintain an effective work environment CHCRH401A Work effectively in the leisure and health industry CHCRH402A Undertake leisure and health programming CHCRH404A Plan, implement and monitor leisure and health programs CHCRH405A Plan leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs CHCRH406A Apply knowledge of human behaviour in leisure activity programs CHCRH407A Apply sociological concepts to leisure and health HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status.
Castle Hill Campus located near the corner of Showground and Green Roads in Castle Hill. The Castle Hill Campus focuses on community services, accounting and finance, and nursing. Also located at the Castle Hill Campus is the Building Industry Skills Centre which is a specialist facility providing assessment and training for the building and construction industry.