The nationally recognised Certificate IV in Leisure and Health is the perfect course for someone who wants career that goes to the heart of providing older people with the time oftheir lives.
This course develops your skills and knowledge to be able to assess the individual needs of residents and clients requiring support and develop and implement leisure activities or programs to support everyday living.
Duration of course
12 months
Delivery method
Hybrid delivery: virtual, face to face, online and self-paced program
Entry requirements
None
Work placement
120 hours required
Nationally recognised
Funding may be available
This qualification covers the design, implementation and evaluation of health and leisure activities in the Aged Care Sector. The Certificate IV in Leisure and Health is part of an exciting and diverse career pathway in the community services and health care sectors.
Throughout the qualification you will learn to:
On the completion of this course, you will gain:
Completing this course will provide you with a nationally recognised qualification and the chance to start or further your career in roles such as an:
Subsidised Prices
First qualification
$1,990.00
Second Qualification
$2,320.00
Concession
$240.00
Traineeship
$0
Non-subsidised prices
Full-fee
$8,250.00
Funding may be available
We offer various state and territory subsidised training programs to assist you with course fees.
You will be assessed a number of ways. These methods may include:
All students have the opportunity to apply for recognition of prior learning. Please see the IRT Academy Student Handbook located on our resources page for more information on how to apply.
Want to know more?
Have more questions about IRT Academy or need help to know whether a CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health is right for you?
We’ve compiled a few of our most frequently asked questions to help you understand everything you need to know.
For those studying in a classroom environment you will be expected to devote approximately 6-8 hours of home study per week in addition to your classroom hours. A textbook will be provided and pre-reading is essential before attending classes.
Like choosing any area of study the choice is a personal one for you to make. Aged Care is a rapidly expanding industry where demand for workers will increase as the Australian population increases. The knowledge and skills required by a Leisure and Health (Lifestyle) worker are increasingly being respected by the population as a whole.
One day per fortnight over an 11 month period with a mixture of virtual and face to face classes held at the IRT Academy in Wollongong.
Yes, 120 hours of work placement is required in an aged care centre. IRT Academy will assist in organising work placement but can’t guarantee work placement in areas where IRT does not have an aged care centre.
You will be assessed in a number of ways. These methods may include:
Find out everything you need to know, including information about course fees and refunds.
Making a difference in someone’s day is just the beginning
“I’ve always wanted to make a difference in someone’s day, and I now achieve this daily. The satisfaction you get knowing you help the most vulnerable – that’s priceless”
Debrah
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
“I love being able to do something for them, have a conversation, bring a smile to their face and a little bit of joy to their day – they have such good stories to
tell”
Ian
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
“I like spending time with the residents, getting a smile on their faces and knowing they’re happy with what i’ve done for them. That’s the most rewarding for me”
Vanessa
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Whether it’s starting a new career, upskilling your current job or educating your team, IRT Academy can help.
We have been a registered training organisation delivering accredited and non-accredited aged care courses for over 25 years.
We offer guaranteed and arranged work placement in of our IRT Aged Care Centres in order for you to complete your required hours of placement.
Our expert educators have extensive experience working in the industry and training aged and home care staff.
Streamline your learning to employment opportunities by learning with a provider who is also an employer.
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