Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle & Leisure)
Course Code: CHC41602

This nationally accredited course is aimed at those intending to work in the aged care sector or disability fields, with particular emphasis on providing recreation and leisure programs.

Whislt the bulk of this course is face to face training, it is expected that you will also do research and study at home for assignments and essays.

This certificate develops knowledge, skills and attitudes required of workers in the community services and health industry, with a specialist focus on leisure and lifestyle programs in aged care and disability services.

On completion of this course you will be able to seek work as the following:

• Leisure Officer
• Recreational Activities Officer
• Support Worker -Elders Club
• Diversional Therapist
  
  

11 Compulsory Units

CHCAC3C	Orientation to aged care work
CHCCOM3C	Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships
CHCCS301A	Work within a legal and ethical framework
CHCCS401A	Facilitate co-operative behaviour
CHCCS405A	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCDIS1C	Orientation to disability work
CHCGROUP3C	Plan and conduct group activities
CHCRH1B	Orientation to work in the leisure and health industry
CHCRH2A	Leisure and health programming
CHCRH3B	Develop leisure and recreation programs for clients with special needs
CHCRH4B	Co-ordinate, implement and monitor leisure and health programs
5 Electives
CHCAC15A	Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCOHS302A	Participate in safety procedures for direct care work
CHCORG5B	Maintain an effective work environment
SRCCRO001A	Assist with recreation games not requiring equipment
SRCCRO009A	Conduct a recreation program for older persons

Enrolment:
The Information Session forms the initial stage of the enrolment process, providing an opportunity for prospective students to come along and meet some of the tutors as well as finding out more about the course, prior to enrolment. A student induction kit will be circulated to those who choose to enrol at this stage.

Fees:
Total fees in 2009 for the Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle & Leisure) are:
• TBA (Tuition fee) plus $120.00 (Amenities fee)

Tutors:
ECEC has a bank of highly qualified industry tutors with a high standard of training education and recent or current industry experience in the lifestyle and leisure sector.

Delivery:
Training is delivered in the class environment, on a part time basis. However, students must allow for a substantial amount of time outside class hours to complete assignments and work-based projects.
 
ECEC prides itself on delivering quality training and uses qualified trainers with current or very recent industry experience.