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Diploma of Leisure and Health (VIC Only, excl. Metro) CHC53415

Study Method
Blended, In-class, Online, Virtual
Provider
Hammond Institute
Recognition
Australian Qualifications Framework, Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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  • This course is not offered to International students

Course Overview

Diploma of Leisure and Health (CHC53415) reflects the role of workers with responsibility for designing, implementing and evaluating health and leisure activities, and programs for clients in one or more sector areas. Work may be in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres. Workers work under supervision or as sole practitioners and may be required to plan, coordinate and evaluate other workers and work teams within broad but generally well-defined guidelines.

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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Diversional Therapist
  • Activities Coordinator
  • Community and Leisure Coordinator
  • Lifestyle Coordinator
  • Leisure Services Coordinator/Manager
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Recognition

Australian Qualifications Framework
This course is approved by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Nationally Recognised Training
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

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  • Victoria

Duration and Study Load

  •  15 Months
  • 240 hours of work placement

Delivery

Delivery structure is comprised of classroom training sessions, structured learning such as training support, learning activities, self-paced (to allow the learners to absorb and reflect on their learning), workshops and work placement.

Entry Requirements

There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into this course. Students may enrol directly in the diploma level course without completing lower ranked qualifications.

Admission Requirements:

  • Age: must be 18 years or over
  • Undertake Pre-Training Review
  • Undertake LLN test: Learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy (ACSF Level 3) are desirable to participate in the course
  • It is also essential for the student to possess basic computer skills
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Work Placement

To achieve Diploma of Leisure and Health qualification the candidate must have completed at least 240 hours of work placement as detailed in the assessment requirements of the units of competency.

All students must complete a minimum of 240 hours of work placement in an accredited residential care facility for either aged care, disability or home and community organisation to be deemed competent for this qualification.

If a student is unable to find appropriate work placement, Hammond Institute will assist in finding the work placements.

Assessment

Assessment method may include:

  • Knowledge Questions
  • Written Assignment & Case studies
  • Workplace Assessment
  • Log Book
  • Projects / Research Reviews

Subjects

Core Units
CHCCOM003Develop workplace communication strategies
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCLAH001Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
CHCLAH002Contribute to leisure and health programming
CHCLAH003Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
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Payment Options

This course is eligible for Victorian Skills First funding.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

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About Hammond Institute

Hammond Institute is a Registered Training Organisation which has been delivering quality training since 2001. Hammond Institute works with the community, industry and employers to develop and deliver innovative training that equips people for jobs.

Hammond Institute Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO NO: 90720)