Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

This qualification holds significant value as it recognises the pivotal role of individuals involved in the comprehensive process of planning, executing, and evaluating leisure and health activities and programs catering to clients in diverse sector areas. These dedicated individuals are entrusted with a range of responsibilities that directly impact the well-being and satisfaction of their clients.
The program covers a wide array of essential skills that equip these workers to excel in their roles. First and foremost, effective communication skills are emphasized, enabling them to engage with clients, understand their needs, and build a strong rapport. These skills foster an environment of trust and understanding, essential for successful client interactions.
Additionally, workplace health and safety knowledge is an integral part of the qualification. Ensuring the well-being and safety of both clients and workers is paramount in any leisure and health setting. Being well-versed in safety protocols and preventive measures ensures a secure and hazard-free environment, fostering a positive and conducive space for all.
One of the primary goals of these individuals is to improve the quality of life for their clients. By designing and implementing tailored leisure and health programs, they aim to enhance the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of those they serve. These programs are thoughtfully crafted to provide a sense of fulfilment, purpose, and happiness, contributing significantly to the overall life satisfaction of their clients.
Moreover, the program delves into handling clients with complex needs, acknowledging that each individual may have unique challenges and requirements. Through specialised training, workers are equipped to develop programs that cater to clients with diverse abilities, ensuring inclusivity and equal opportunities for all.
Lastly, the qualification places a strong emphasis on supporting clients' independence and well-being. Empowering clients to lead self-sufficient lives and fostering their sense of autonomy is at the core of this qualification. Workers are trained to provide the necessary support, encouragement, and assistance, helping clients navigate through life's challenges and maintain their independence to the fullest extent possible.

Expand your career horizons in the health and community services sector with this practical course.
Learn how to effectively impact the wellbeing and satisfaction of your clients with a wide array of essential skills that will help you excel in your role as a community leisure officer, diversional therapy assistant or recreation activities officer, to name a few.
With a strong emphasis on supporting client independence, this qualification will give you the skills to provide the necessary support, encouragement and assistance to navigate through life’s challenges.
Including both theory and practical elements, you’ll also need to undertake 120 hours of workplace placement as part of this course.

Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2023. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.

Workers may be in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres, completing specialised tasks and functions in relation to leisure and health including:
Activities officer
Community leisure officer
Disability officer - day support
Diversional therapy assistant
Leisure officer
Recreation activities officer

Diploma of Nursing

Skills and knowledge gained in this course includes:
Communication skills
Workplace Health and Safety
Ability to enhance quality of life
Contribute to planning leisure and health programs including clients with complex needs
Support Independence and well being

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No

Mandatory entry requirements:

Applicants under the age of 18 are encouraged to apply for upcoming intakes, however you must be 18 years of age at course commencement or have turned 18 years of age by 30 April, 2024.
Completed LLN assessment level required for a Certificate IV level
Provide Police Check in each year of placement (without disclosures)
Provide Working with Children’s Check (without disclosures)
Flu vaccination in current year of placement
NDIS screening
COVID vaccination - triple dose (From 17 September 2021, COVID-19 vaccination will be mandatory for all residential aged care workers. Exemptions will not apply)
Must be able to attend class 2 days per week as per the timetable (Face to Face x1 and online x1) unless under a traineeship model
Complete 120 hours placement as arranged by TAFE Gippsland (Traineeship completed in the workplace)
Prospective student to complete online application form

Recommended entry Requirements:

To be fit and able to move around on feet all day while physically supporting patients and clients while performing job duties.
Moderate computer skills required

Limitations to course Entry:

Must be physically fit as the job role requires manual handling using industry equipment.

• Working with children check
• Police check

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No

Offered as a traineeship for those employed in the leisure and health sector, this qualification enables you to design, implement and evaluate leisure and health activities and programs for clients in residential facilities, community agencies and day programs.
Learn both theory and the practical elements of providing person-centred care that is tailored to meet the needs and wishes of the client to enhance quality of life.

Expand your career horizons in the health and community services sector with this practical course.
Learn how to effectively impact the wellbeing and satisfaction of your clients with a wide array of essential skills that will help you excel in your role as a community leisure officer, diversional therapy assistant or recreation activities officer, to name a few.
With a strong emphasis on supporting client independence, this qualification will give you the skills to provide the necessary support, encouragement and assistance to navigate through life’s challenges.
Including both theory and practical elements, you’ll also need to undertake 120 hours of workplace placement as part of this course.

Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2023. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.

Workers may be in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres, completing specialised tasks and functions in relation to leisure and health including:
Activities officer
Community leisure officer
Disability officer - day support
Diversional therapy assistant
Leisure officer
Recreation activities officer

Diploma of Nursing

Skills and knowledge gained in this course includes:
Communication skills
Workplace Health and Safety
Ability to enhance quality of life
Contribute to planning leisure and health programs including clients with complex needs
Support Independence and well being

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No

Mandatory entry requirements:

Applicants under the age of 18 are encouraged to apply for upcoming intakes, however you must be 18 years of age at course commencement or have turned 18 years of age by 30 April, 2024.
Completed LLN assessment level required for a Certificate IV level
Provide Police Check in each year of placement (without disclosures)
Provide Working with Children’s Check (without disclosures)
Flu vaccination in current year of placement
NDIS screening
COVID vaccination - triple dose (From 17 September 2021, COVID-19 vaccination will be mandatory for all residential aged care workers. Exemptions will not apply)
Must be able to attend class 2 days per week as per the timetable (Face to Face x1 and online x1) unless under a traineeship model
Complete 120 hours placement as arranged by TAFE Gippsland (Traineeship completed in the workplace)
Prospective student to complete online application form

Recommended entry Requirements:

To be fit and able to move around on feet all day while physically supporting patients and clients while performing job duties.
Moderate computer skills required

Limitations to course Entry:

Must be physically fit as the job role requires manual handling using industry equipment.

• Working with children check
• Police check

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No