CHC53415 – Diploma of Leisure and Health

Want to take your existing passion in the leisure and health sector to the next level,  then get the Diploma in Leisure and Health. This qualification will help you make a positive impact in the lives of people in your community

What will I learn?

This is the ideal qualification for workers with the responsibility for designing, implementing and evaluating health and leisure activities, and programs for clients in one or more sector areas. This course will further equip your existing skills to gain more knowledge to work in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres. 

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 240 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

The Diploma of Leisure and Health will advance your existing career in the sector in the following fields: 

 

  • Recreational Activities Officer
  • Diversional Therapist
  • Diversional Therapy Assistant
  • Community Leisure Officer

All students are expected to comply with the eligibility requirements: 

  • A good ability to read, write and speak English
  • Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance Certificate and Work with Children Check; 
  • Ability to work and communicate respectfully with background from different national backgrounds; 

Student is provided upto 24 months to complete the course. Ongoing support is provided to all students to ensure they complete the course within a timely manner.  

  • Open and flexible enrolment options are offered to students. 
  • Students can start at any time at the point of enrollment.
  • Payment plan options; 
  • Installments plan options; 
  • Personalised tailored payment offered to assist students. 

Contact Signature Training for an appointment to understand the course and the eligibility criteria for enrollment. All prospective students are required to attend a

face-to-face consultation with our team for enrollment. This is to confirm the following:

  • if students are eligible for the course
  • if students are eligible for any recognition of prior learning (RPL)
  • when you can start
  • arrange a time to have your LLN assessed and to make arrangements to enrol
  • Existing workers are encouraged to apply for RPL.

 

Signature Training cannot accept enrolments from International Students on a Student Visa. Only CRICOS approved providers may accept International Students and only if your visa condition allows it. You can check your visa conditions using VEVO.

 

Core Units

Unite Code Title
CHCCOM003 Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLAH001 Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
CHCLAH002 Contribute to leisure and health programming
CHCLAH003 Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
CHCLAH004 Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs
CHCLAH005 Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming
CHCLAH006 Coordinate planning, implementation and monitoring of leisure and health programs
CHCLAH008 Provide leisure education
CHCLAH009 Apply concepts of human psychology to facilitate involvement in leisure programs
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
BSBMGT502 Manage people performance

Elective Units

Unite Code Title
CHCDIS008 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs

The course has a minimum 240 hours of work placement requirement.

24 Months Course Duration