This qualification reflects the role of workers participating in the design, implementation and evaluation of leisure, health activities and programs for clients in one or more sector areas.

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.
While workers are responsible for their own outputs, work is carried out under direct or indirect supervision within defined organisation guidelines.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

It is generally considered as an entry level qualification and is ideal for those interested in a formal qualification to start a career in diversional therapy or community leisure and recreational activities.

Students undertaking this course can apply it to many potential job outcomes, including:
• Leisure and Activities Worker
• Leisure and Health Assistant
• Diversional Therapy Assistant
• Recreational Activities Officer
• Community Leisure Officer

Every applicant must complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test before we enrol you on the course.
This LLN evaluation will assist NWCT in identifying each learner’s needs and appropriate support to be offered if and when required.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 17 units of competency:  
10 core units;
7 elective units.

Core units:
• 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
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Elective units:
• CHCADV001  Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
• BSBLDR402  Lead effective workplace relationships
• CHCAGE001  Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• HLTINF001 Comply with Infection Prevention and Control Policies and Procedures
• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
• HLTAID011 Provide first aid
• CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing

Work Placement is the part of your course where you learn and are assessed in a place of work, related to your course which has been approved by NWCT.

At your work placement, you’ll get practical, hands-on experience under the guidance of your supervisor. Your supervisor will be someone with involvement in the industry, who can mentor you during your placement.

This course includes an approximate minimum of 120 hours in a suitable workplace to complete practical tasks.

We already have Memorandum of Understanding with several Care facilities and we will guarantee your Work placements with one of our partners.
However, if you are already in the industry and choose your employer as your work placement, we will also support your option.

Education  
Year 12 (HSC); or equivalent qualification/s  

Minimum age  
You will need to be at least 18 years old or over for enrollment.

Successful completion of NWCT Work Placement Requirements, including National Police check and Relevant immunisation check.

Pay in full  
If you pay your course fees up-front in full, you’ll benefit from a discount.  

Payment Plan  
Payment options available