Fulfil your dream and secure your future in the leisure and health industry.

This course prepares you to assist with the design and implementation of health and leisure programs in residential facilities and community organisations.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson and Industry
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Health and Community Services
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, Industry and Working in the Workplace
• Course code:
  CHC40608
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• community leisure officer
• activities officer
• diversional therapy assistant
• recreation activities officer

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification prepares students for employment in residential facilities and community organisations in a range of sectors to assist with design and implementation of health and leisure programs.

Core Units

• Use Targeted Communication Skills to Build Relationships

  Unit code

  CHCCOM403A

• Work Within a Relevant Legal and Ethical Framework

  Unit code

  CHCCS400B

• Facilitate Responsible Behaviour

  Unit code

  CHCCS401B

• Facilitate Groups for Individual Outcomes

  Unit code

  CHCICS405A

• Maintain an Effective Work Environment

  Unit code

  CHCORG405D

• Work Effectively in the Leisure and Health Industry

  Unit code

  CHCRH401B

• Undertake Leisure and Health Programming

  Unit code

  CHCRH402A

• Plan, Implement and Monitor Leisure and Health Programs

  Unit code

  CHCRH404A

• Plan Leisure and Health Programs for Clients With Complex Needs

  Unit code

  CHCRH405A

• Apply Knowledge of Human Behaviour in Leisure Activity Programs

  Unit code

  CHCRH406A

• Apply Sociological Concepts to Leisure and Health

  Unit code

  CHCRH407A

Elective Units

• Apply First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTFA301C

• Plan and Conduct Group Activities

  Unit code

  CHCGROUP403D

• Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers

  Unit code

  HLTHIR403C

• Conduct a Recreation Program for Older Persons

  Unit code

  SRCCRO009B

• Work Effectively With People With a Disability

  Unit code

  CHCDIS301B

• Follow Safety Procedures for Direct Care Work

  Unit code

  CHCOHS312B

• Confirm Physical Health Status

  Unit code

  HLTAP401B

To achieve this qualification total of 16 units must be successfully completed including 11 core units and 5 elective units A wide range of elective units are available to address workplace requirements at this level or higher in the Community Services / Health Training Packages and other relevant national endorsed Training Packages approved by the School of Community Services.

• TAFE: NA
• Year 12: Sucessful completion of year 12 or equivalent
• International: NA
• Mature: Relevant industry experience as assessed by the University
• Other: Applicants undertake an interview and written test.