CHC40608 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

This qualification addresses work in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres and work under professional supervision within defined organisation guidelines or as sole practitioners.

These workers;

• Assist with design, implementation and evaluation of health and leisure activities and programs for clients in one or more sector areas
• May be responsible for other workers.

Occupational titles may include:

• Activities officer
• Diversional therapy assistant 
• Community leisure officer
• Leisure officer
• Disability officer – day support  
• Recreational activities officer

In order to gain the certificate, 16 units must be completed for this qualification, 13 compulsory units and 3 elective units.

The Compulsory Units Include:  

• CHCCOM403A -Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
• CHCCS400A  - Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
• 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 client 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