CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
The Certificate IV in Leisure and Health addresses work in residential facilities and/or other community agencies and day centres. In addition, it addresses work under professional supervision within defined organisation guidelines or as sole practitioners
These workers may;
- Assist with design, implementation, and evaluation of health and leisure activities and programs for clients in one or more sector areas.
- Be responsible for a limited number of other workers.
This course includes industry-based training and therefore participants of this course will either:
- be working in the Community Services and/or Health and Allied Sector;
- aiming to learn new skills &/or upskill;
- be in an employer-hosted traineeship;
- Be willing to complete placement hours within the relevant industry as part of this course.
| Course code | CHC43415 |
| Start date | View Intake Dates |
| Delivery mode | Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom ( Zoom) and Practical Placement.
***Please note that the assessment methods for this course includes Theory component and mandatory practical placement component of 120 hours. You must complete placement hours to be able to achieve the competency in the units and successfully complete the course. |
| Duration | Domestic: 52 weeks International: 52 weeks (All the courses for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
** Please note: Duration in weeks may vary depending upon the amount of contact days per week. Duration may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements |
RTO Requirements
International Students
The entry requirements for International Students are:
Must be 18 years old or over
Must have completed year 12 or equivalent
Must have a minimum IELTS score of 6 or
Must have a minimum TOEFL score of 64 or
Must have a minimum PTE Academic score of 50 or
Must have a minimum Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 169 or
Must have a minimum OET score of B for each component
Domestic Students
Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and oral English skills. You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.
All assessment tasks are completed using a computer and internet, and it is recommended that students have these available before or at enrolment. Student must possess digital literacy skills to be successful.
A current Police Check and Working with Children Check are required before the commencement of practical placements for those specific courses which include practical placement component.
For inquiries regarding additional requirements, international and domestic students are encouraged to reach out to us either by phone at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500, or by visiting contact page.
Training Package
There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course.
Visit our funding and fees page for more information.
Pathways from the qualification
While ETEA may not offer all the qualifications indicated within the pathway, the organisation advises relevant progression that may be attained such as:
- CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- CHC43121 – Certificate IV in Disability Support
- CHC43315 – Certificate IV in Mental Health
or upskill by attaining:
- CHC53315 – Diploma of Mental Health
- CHC52021 – Diploma of Community Services
- CHC53415 – Diploma of Leisure and Health
Employment or occupational pathway
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Common positions that may be suited with this qualification are:
- Activities officer
- Diversional therapy assistant
- Community leisure officer
- Leisure officer
- Disability officer – day support
- Recreation activities officer
- Behavioural support officer
- Marketing coordinator
- Development officer
- Disability support officer / worker
- Senior personal care assistant
- Employment coordinator (disability)
- Local area coordinator
- Supervisor
- Lifestyle support officer
- Social trainer
- Social educator
ETEA utilises a range of assessment methods to assess student skills and competencies. These are as outlined below:
- Question and answer/written assessment tasks
- Role play/practical demonstration and observation of skills (as applicable)
- Practical demonstration and observation of skills in a simulated environment (as applicable)
- Practical demonstration and observation of skills in a workplace environment (as applicable)
Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway. For a Training and Assessment pathway, participants are advised of the assessment requirements at the start of each training session.
Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of ETEA’s reassessment policy.
You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.
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Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.
If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, or through our contact page, as we will accommodate dates to suit student’s needs.
| Intake Dates For 2025 | ||||||||||||
| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
| International Students | 6th | 21st | 14th | 6th | ||||||||
| Domestic Students | Please call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates | |||||||||||
| Intake Dates For 2026 | ||||||||||||
| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
| International Students | 5th | 20th | 13th | 5th | ||||||||
| Domestic Students | Please call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates | |||||||||||
| Intake Dates For 2027 | ||||||||||||
| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
| International Students | 11th | 19th | 12th | 4th | ||||||||
| Domestic Students | Please call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates | |||||||||||
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, competency must be demonstrated in 17 units,
consisting of 10 core and 7 elective units
(NB: Elective units will be selected for delivery by ETEA and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirement).
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| Core | |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| 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 |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| Electives | |
| CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
| CHCAGE005 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| CHCCCS025 | Support relationships with carers and families |
| CHCDIS003 | Support community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviours |
** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.