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Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
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The Certificate IV in Leisure and Health is a nationally recognised qualification for those that are either seeking employment or wish to become qualified for their current role within the leisure and health industry.
Graduates participate in the design, implementation and evaluation of leisure, health activities and programs for clients in one or more sector areas. They can be employed within residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres, completing specialised tasks and functions in relation to leisure and health.
By the completion of this qualification, graduates will be responsible for their own outputs under direct or indirect supervision within organisational guidelines.
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health Information Booklet
This course is targeted towards those who are unqualified with industry experience, however can be tailored for those with minimal to no experience within the leisure and health field.
This qualification is delivered as a part time classroom based evening course over a 12-month period and students are required to attend classes 2 evenings per week (5:30pm – 9:00pm) with a practical placement component.
Those that are employed within the home and community care industry and would like to log their work hours as their placement hours must:
Those that meet these criteria must supply FYI Training with a completed Employment Confirmation Letter upon enrolment.
For students that are not employed in the industry, become unemployed during the duration of the course, or their employment does not meet these criteria, FYI Training will allocate them to a host employer to complete their hours. For full details regarding practical placement, please refer to the practical placement section within this booklet or speak with an FYI student advisor.
This qualification may also be delivered and assessed as a workplace based traineeship model. For further information regarding this model, please contact FYI Training and speak to a student advisor.
This qualification does not have any entry requirements
For full details of the Eligibility Criteria for Government Funding (Skills First Funding), please go to our website www.fyitraining.com.au. This information is located on the Pre-Course Info page under the Student Information tab.
All candidates will be required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy assessment upon enrolment to ensure that they can meet the assessment outcomes of the qualification. Therefore it is recommended that all applicants be competent in written and spoken English.
Any language, literacy and numeracy concerns identified at this time will either be referred internally to arrange appropriate support strategies or externally for additional support services. Internal support strategies vary depending on the student’s needs. Please speak to a student advisor for more information or to find out what would be right for you.
As part of the practical placement program, it is required for all students to have a clear Police Check (PC) prior to commencing placement. Students are responsible to apply for this and are responsible for any costs associated with the PC if they don’t apply for it through FYI.
Any candidates that have gained employment in the leisure and health industry do not need to apply for their PC for FYI Training, but alternatively need to supply FYI Training with a completed Employment Confirmation Letter prior to enrolment. To receive a copy of this form, please speak to a student advisor.
This course is physically demanding and FYI actively encourages all candidates to discuss any concerns with a student advisor prior to enrolling.
FYI has a mandatory attendance requirement of at least 90% of all scheduled classes and practicum. This is to assist students with their learning journey and to assist students to gain the required skills and knowledge prior to graduation.
To be deemed competent in each individual unit of competency, students are required to successfully complete all forms of assessment relating to that unit. This involves written assessment tasks, practical placement work tasks, and observation assessments.
Practical placement, as explained by the Victorian Department of Education and Training, is structured workplace learning that provides students with first hand experience and on the job training relating to their course.
It is a fantastic opportunity for students to implement the skills they are learning about, gain confidence with their future role within their chosen industry, develop their job-related skills, and to gain an insight into how the industry works before they graduate.
FYI Training arranges student’s placements with trusted networks that are reliable and understand what it takes to support students and provide them with the best possible experience. This is to ensure that all FYI Training graduates understand the expectations of the industry and have the confidence and necessary knowledge to provide high quality care in the aged care industry.
Students are required to complete a total of 120 hours of practical placement.
Practical placement hours in the nominated aged care facility are 9:30am – 4:30pm. Epping students attend an aged care facility in Moonee Valley, while Romsey students attend placement at an aged care facility in Kyneton.
Practical placement is only able to be completed during the daytime and not able to be completed as night shifts or on the weekends (Monday – Friday only).
As stated previously, candidates are required to successfully pass a National Police Check (and supply FYI Training with a copy of this if it was not completed through FYI Training) prior to the commencement of practical placement.
Please note students undertaking placement may be required to produce a record of immunisation prior to commencing work placement. Immunisation Certificates can be obtained from your local General Practitioner. Please be aware that any cost incurred for any required immunisations will be payable by the student.
Placement is structured to allow students to complete their full placement hours during the course dates and is factored into the course duration.
Placement is structured in a way to allow students to implement different strategies and techniques that they learn over a period of time. This allows students to build on their knowledge and skills, improving their abilities and confidence.
For the placement dates for a specific course, please see the course schedule.
Credit Transfer (CT) is the transfer of units from one qualification over to another. To be applicable, the units for both qualifications must have the same unit code.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) involves a formal recognition of the skills and knowledge students have already achieved through previous studies, work and life experiences.
Potential students should contact FYI Training, read through the student handbook or look on the FYI Training website for more information prior to enrolling.
A wide variety of support services are available to students to assist them with completing their chosen qualification. If amendments to course resources are required, this is arranged upon enrolment, otherwise a meeting with the nominated trainer is arranged on the first class to allow the trainer to work with the student to put in place any additional supports. This can also be done at any time during the course if students find they require it.
To find more information regarding what supports are available, it is recommended that candidates read through the FYI Training student handbook prior to enrolling.
It is recommended that all students type their assessment tasks. However, if this is not possible it can be arranged for students to hand write their assessments, but this must be discussed with the nominated trainer prior to the submission of the assessment.
Due to this, it is recommended that students have basic computer skills including typing skills and the ability to open and save word documents.
| Unit | |
| Code | Description |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| 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 |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and well being |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
| HLTAID003 | Provide First aid |
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment
12 months
Full fee: $4,739.00
Full fee concession: $3,791.00
Deposit: $1000.00 (Materials fee and $880 of tuition fee)
Materials fee: $120.00
Funded: $375.00
Funded concession: $75.00
Materials fee: $120.00
Upon completion of this qualification, candidates may seek to enrol into a higher qualification within a similar discipline. Some institutions may recognise this qualification and it may provide credits.
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