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Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

DurationUp to 12 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National CodeCHC40608
TAFE SA CodeMWX
Course TypeTraining Package Qualification
Course UnitsView Units
Example Career ProfileCounsellor and Community WorkerCounsellor and Community Worker
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 Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time
Scheduled
Adelaide City Closed Check StatusOn CampusPTDay Only
Gilles Plains Closed Check StatusOn CampusFT & PTDay & Evening
Mount Barker Closed Check StatusExternalFT & PT 

Course Admission Requirements

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    Selection criteria is only used when there are more applicants for the course than places available. Applicants will be ranked in the following order:

    1. Higher Education qualifications (701336)
    2. Previous VET qualifications (701336)
    3. SACE results (701336)
    4. TABS results (701336)

    Competitive ApplicationsCompetitive ApplicationsHelp…

     Campus SATAC
    Code
    Application Study Mode Study Load
    Full / Part Time
    Scheduled
    Adelaide City Closed Check StatusOn CampusFTDay Only

    Course Admission Requirements (for Competitive Applications)

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      Selection criteria is only used when there are more applicants for the course than places available. Applicants will be ranked in the following order:

      1. Previous VET or Higher Education qualification
      2. SACE results
      3. TABS results

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       Campus SATAC
      Code
      Application Study Mode Study Load
      Full / Part Time
      Scheduled
       Adelaide City Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
      • TAFE SA can recognise the skills (RPL) you already have. If you are not able to take time off work to study, TAFE SA will provide any additional training to you while you are on the job, and at your workplace/worksite.
      • The duration of a workplace course is determined by the study plan.
      • Read more about training in the workplace for existing workers.

      Course Admission Requirements

        Course Notes

        • A satisfactory police check will be required at the expense of the student prior to commencing a vocational work placement or gaining employment. All students are required to complete vocational placements (unless currently employed in an appropriate setting) and be assessed in the workplace. Most organisations also require Child Safe Environments and Senior First Aid Certificates.

        How to Apply

        Award Courses

        Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

        Employment Outcomes

        These courses cover areas of health and community care. Qualifications are available in allied health, nutrition and dietetics, community food services, and leisure and health.

        Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

        Qualifications & Skills Covered

        Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
        11 core units: Use targeted communication skills to build relationships; Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework; Facilitate responsible behaviour; Facilitate groups for individual outcomes; Maintain an effective work environment; Work effectively in the leisure and health industry; Undertake leisure and health programming; Plan, implement and monitor leisure and health programs; Plan leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs; Apply knowledge of human behaviour in leisure activity programs; Apply sociological concepts to leisure and health; plus 5 elective units.

        Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

        Credit Transfer

        Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses.

        Find other TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

        Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

        Credit Gained
        UniversityUniversity CoursePointsTime Equiv.Details
        University of AdelaideBachelor of Health Sciences6 points  Details

        Fees

        This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please answer the following questions: