CHC41602 Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure)
Qualification: Certificate IV (AQF)
Training Package: CHC02 Community Services
National Code: CHC41602
TAFE Course No: 44
** Note: Not all modules required to complete this course are currently being offered.**
This course is for people who work or want to work in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres as a leisure officer, recreational activities officer, diversional therapy assistant or support worker.
You will develop the skills and knowledge to assist in the design, implementation and evaluation of health and leisure for clients. This includes knowledge of leisure and health programming, legal and ethical considerations, and workplace safety as well as specialist communication skills.
In some circumstances students may be required to undertake a criminal records check or a Working with Children Check.
Career Opportunities: Leisure officer, recreation activities officer, diversional therapy assistant, disability officer - day support, support worker - elders club.
Articulation: When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in a range of community services areas including aged care work, disability work, community welfare, youth work, and alcohol and other drug work. You may also be eligible for more advanced study in related courses outside TAFE NSW.
Entry Requirements: NSW School Certificate (or equivalent statement from another educational authority). Relevant life and work experience may also be considered. Completion of a Certificate III qualification from the Community Services Training Package prior to enrolment in this course, or significant industry experience is recommended.
| Modules/Units | |
| Core: | |
| 0044A | Orientn to work in leisure & health ind |
| 0044B | Leisure and health programming |
| 0044C | Leisure & health programs - special needs |
| 0044D | Co-ordinate leisure and health programs |
| 3223A | Senior first aid |
| 3232FC | Specialist communication skills 1 |
| 3232FF | Specialist communication skills 2 |
| 3232GR | Work within a legal & ethical framework |
| 3232GU | Facilitate co-operative behaviour |
| 3232GY | Work effectively with cultural diversity |
| 3232MB | Participate in workplace safety |
| 3232MC | Direct care work safety proced. particip |
| 4481H | Workplace learning-lifestyle & leisure |
| Elective: | |
| 0044E | Recognition 1 - lifestyle & leisure unit |
| 0044F | Recognition 2 - lifestyle & leisure unit |
| 0044G | Recognition 3 - lifestyle & leisure unit |
| 0044H | Recognition 4 - lifestyle & leisure unit |
| 0044J | Recognition 5 - lifestyle & leisure unit |
| 0044K | Recognition 6 - lifestyle & leisure unit |
| 0044X | Imported unit 1 - lifestyle & leisure |
| 0044Y | Imported unit 2 - lifestyle & leisure |
| 1832W | Conduct recreation progs - older persons |
| 1847C | Community inclusion, people with disabil |
| 1847D | Recreation program, people with disabil |
| 1848D | Develop recreation programs |
| 1851G | Industry orientation |
| 1880G | Work effectively with Aboriginal people |
| 3017A | Work effectively with young people |
| 3020A | Support youth programs |
| 3232EC | Undertake administrative work |
| 3232GD | Coordinate services and programs |
| 3232GK | Provide support services to clients |
| 3232GV | Respond holistically to client issues |
| 3232JC | Plan and conduct group activities |
| 3232KH | Comply with aged & comm.care information |
| 3232LD | Work with other services |
| 3232ND | Maintain an effective work environment |
| 3232NX | Recruit and co-ordinate volunteers |
| 3256B | Orientation to AOD work |
| 3256C | Alcohol & other drugs client support |
| 3294G | Identify & respond to risk of harm |
| 3294Q | Assist with games not requiring equipmnt |
| 4330T | Introductory concepts in adult education |
| 4473C | Develop and implement community programs |
| 4473J | Apply a community development framework |
| 4474A | Orientation to disability work |
| 4474H | Provide behaviour support |
| 4475A | Plan & implement community integration |
| 4475B | Adapt surroundings for groups |
| 4475E | Provide advanced behaviour support |
| 4480C | Orientation to aged care work |
| 4481A | Support older person - emot/pschsocial |
| 4481D | Provide support to clients with dementia |
| 4481T | Apply advanced first aid |
| 4960A | Focus on skills |
| 4974Z | Learning awareness |
| 8967ZR | Learning how to learn |
| 8999A | Tutorial support |
| 9535A | Orientation to work in mental health |
| 9764E | Process workplace information |
Applying and Enrolling:
This course will be offered commercially on a fee-for-service basis. Course commencement is subject to sufficient demand and usually runs at most locations continuously throughout the year.
To enrol you need to click on the 'next' link below and enter the course number 44, then click on the location offering the module you want to complete.
Please note:
- Enrolments can also be made by phoning 131601
- Places can also be reserved and payment made at Campus office.
- Courses may only commence subject to sufficient numbers.
- Refunds are available within 7 working days notice of course commencement
- No fee exemptions apply for this course
- GST is included in all prices
- Ring 131601 for more information
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