Online Course · Leisure and Health

Ready to Get Into Leisure and Health Work?

Maybe you already brighten someone's day at work. This course covers activity programs in aged care and community settings. Placement hours put you in the room.

From $57.56per week, zero interest plan
120 hoursof work placement
No examsportfolios and practical tasks
Anytimestart date, no semesters
Fully onlinestudy from home
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaLeisure and Health
RecognitionCHC43415, nationally recognised
DeliveryFully online, start anytime
ScheduleNo set start or finish dates
PlacementMinimum 120 hours
AssessmentNo exams
PaymentsFrom $57.56 per week
Comes with
  • Nationally recognised training
  • Group and one to one programs covered
  • Mental health recovery units included
  • Placement arranged for you
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Work That Fills Someone's Day

Activity officers run the outings, the music, the craft, the visits.

Already In Care Work?

Add program planning to the personal care you already give.

Fit Study Around Shifts

No semesters and no set dates. Study between shifts.

The Course

What You'll Learn

01
Working With People
The base every care role needs.
Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
Use communication to build relationships
Work with diverse people
Support independence and wellbeing
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
02
Planning Programs
The activity side of the job.
Contribute to leisure and health programming
Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs
Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming
Support community participation and social inclusion
03
Health And Recovery
Where the work gets more serious.
Confirm physical health status
Provide recovery oriented mental health services
Establish self-directed recovery relationships
Provide home and community support services
Support relationships with carers and families
04
On Placement
Structured hours in a workplace.
Work Placement Structured Workplace Learning
Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Programs, group and individual planning
  • Wellbeing, independence and social inclusion
  • Health, physical status and safe practice
  • Recovery, mental health support work

As a Student

  • No semesters, start and finish when you like
  • No exams, portfolios and practical tasks
  • Placement, minimum 120 hours
  • Support, trainer and study advice
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things this one gives you.

01
A Trainer From The Wards

Melissa Cockburn brings over seventeen years in healthcare.

02
Placement Is Organised

Arranged with SkilTrak, at a site close to home.

03
Recovery Work Is Covered

Units on recovery oriented mental health services sit in the course.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

Nationally Recognised

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

CHC43415 · Nationally recognised training

A Recognised Certificate

You finish with CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, nationally recognised training.

Recognised In Every State

The certificate reads the same in aged care and community settings anywhere in Australia.

Placement On The Record

Supervised placement hours in a care or community setting sit behind the certificate.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Tell Us Your Aim

Aged care, disability or community work.

Step two

Ask The Questions

An advisor covers placement and pace.

Step three

Sort Payments

Upfront, weekly plan, or pay in four.

Step four

Start Learning

Enrol and begin the first units.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From $57.56 / week
Pay upfront, or spread it weekly on a zero interest plan.
Zero interest weekly plan
Set-up fee applies on the plan
Credit check for the plan
One course transfer with upfront payment
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need care experience?

None needed. The early units start with the basics.

What does it cost each week?

From $57.56 a week on a zero interest plan. A credit check and set-up fee apply.

How long does it take?

There are no set dates. You pick a pace and work to it.

Do I have to do work placement?

Yes. A minimum of 120 hours, on top of your weekly study.

Who arranges the placement?

It is organised with SkilTrak, at a site close to home.

Are there practical tasks?

Yes. Some role plays may need support from family or friends.

Is this course accredited?

Yes. It leads to CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, nationally recognised training. Open Colleges Pty Ltd is RTO 90796, current on the national register until 2033.

What if I need to swap courses?

One course transfer is included when you pay upfront.

Delivered By

About the College

Open Colleges is an Australian training provider that teaches online. Its trainers come from the sectors they teach.

Work placement is arranged with its partner SkilTrak.

Australian providerPlacement partner SkilTrakTrainer from healthcareFully online study
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