CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure & Health

Course Overview

Career outcomes

Training / Career Pathways

Course Infomation

Delivery Method

The course is delivered using a blended delivery model.  This means that training is delivered both in the classroom setting and also via Zoom where students and trainers meet online using their laptop or personal computer. The course is delivered two days per week 9.30am to 3.30m over an approximate period of 6 months, excluding school holidays.

We specialise in training people who have been out of the workforce or education for a period of time. Our goal is to make your training relevant, inclusive and most importantly, enjoyable and fun.

Core Units of Study

• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
  CHCLAH001 – Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
  CHCLAH002 – Contribute to leisure and health programming
  CHCLAH003 – Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
  CHCLAH004 – Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs
  CHCLAH005 – Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming
  CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  HLTAAP002 – Confirm physical health status
  HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units of Study

• CHCGRP002 – Plan and conduct group activities
  CHCCCS023 – Support independence and wellbeing
  CHCCCS015 – Provide individualised support
  CHCCCS020 – Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
  CHCAGE005 – Provide support to people with dementia
  CHCVOL003 – Recruit, induct and support volunteers
  CHCCCS025 – Support relationships with carers and families

Additional Information

Assessment

Assessment is conducted using a range of methods including written questioning, case studies, scenarios,

research tasks and practical demonstrations within the classroom setting and in the workplace.

Written assessments are completed online via our LMS “Canvas”

In class assessments include various demonstrations and role plays

There is a 120-hour compulsory work placement component to this course, which is arranged for you by EmployEase.   Placement is undertaken at the end of your timetabled training sessions over a 3-week block, 15 days x 8 hr days.  Shifts will vary between 9am to 5pm or 10am to 6pm depending on the facilities needs and program.   We aim to arrange placement within 30 minutes of your home or study location, however this may not always be possible.   Students must be prepared to undertake some reasonable travel for placement.  Unfortunately, placement cannot be undertaken in locations which fall outside of our standard delivery areas.

Finally, students will complete a range of workplace tasks during their placement period, these are an additional and separate method of assessment.

Entry Requirements

An entry requirement of this course is that you must provide a current Police check with no disclosures.  These checks are required to meet industry standards and are a pre-requisite to being eligible to undertake placement.   You cannot successfully complete this course without a clear police check.  Should there be any doubt about your ability to meet these criteria, please raise your concerns with a Course Advisor prior to enrolment.  EmployEase is unable to take responsibility for training undertaken, inability to complete placement or for any loss of fees due to a student being unable to provide a clear police check.

Pre-Training Review

The purpose of the review is to help us to understand your interests, background, your existing knowledge and skills and your career goals, and is designed to make sure the program is right for you, before you enroll.  The PTR involves an informal interview, a language literacy numeracy and information technology assessment.  To successfully complete this program students must have language, literacy and numeracy skills between Level 3 and Level 4 ACSF.  Mobile Phones or any translation devices are not permitted to be used during a pre-training review.   Students must also be competent in using email, creating word documents and uploading documents online.

Attendance

Students are required to attend minimum 80% of all training sessions. In some circumstances a student may be prevented from undertaking assessment should their attendance not meet minimum requirements. Please refer to our Student Handbook for more information (see Further Information below).

Materials and Equipment

Students undertaking this course are required to complete assessments online using the EmployEase Learning Management System.  In some instances, you may need to upload a document or download a document from the LMS, therefore applicants must have:

• Available access to a computer with reliable internet and MS word
• Available access to a document scanner or digital uploading resource
• Basic computer skills (able to create and upload a file; attach a file to email)
• Basic MS Word skills (able to create a word document)

Fees & Refunds

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding. Subject to Eligibility.

Strict conditions are attached to the refunding of fees.  For further information you are encouraged to read our Student Handbook available on our website.

People with disabilities are encouraged to access training subsidised through the Skills First Program.

For further details refer to our Statement of Fees

Additional Learning and Support Services

All students undertaking training with EmployEase have access to our two (2) part Return to Study program and our timetabled Study Support Sessions.  Some additional support is available after training by meeting with one of our qualified trainers.  Student Liaison is available to provide support in relation to goal setting, time management, study skills and welfare issues by contacting EmployEase reception on 1300 86 81 81.

Further Information

You are encouraged to access a copy of our Student Handbook from our website which will provide you with more detailed information see https://employease.com.au/policies-about-us/.

If you would like further information or have a question about any aspect of this Course Outline or our Student Handbook, please call EmployEase on (03) 9761 2156

Complaints and Appeals

For information about our Complaints and Appeals process, please refer to our Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedure available on our website or contact EmployEase directly for a copy.