| Course Code | CHC43415 |
| Locations |
Workplace training
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| Study Mode | Part-time, Online |
| Length | 24 months |
| Commencement | May 2026 |
| Timetable | Virtual classroom one day a week. Monday or Wednesday 9:00am – 3:30pm |
This course is designed for those currently working in the aged care and community sectors who are, or want to be involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of leisure and health activity programs for clients.
During this course students will cover designing, implementing and evaluating leisure and health activities and programs for clients in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres.
You will learn skills including how to support independence and wellbeing, facilitate the empowerment of older people, communication skills, how to work with diverse people and how to work effectively in the leisure and health industries.
Students will need to complete 120 hours of placement in their workplace.
This course is delivered via a virtual classroom one day a week over 24 months. The course will be held Wednesdays from 9:00am to 3:30pm, plus some on-campus workshops.
Students will also be expected to complete one day per week of self-directed study.
There is a 120-hour minimum mandatory practical placement component attached to this course, which learners will complete concurrently with their existing employment.
*Virtual classroom - a live online teaching and learning environment where teachers and students can present course materials, engage, interact, and work in groups together.
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Students must be at least 18 years of age and employed in a relevant industry.
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | 120 | $0.00 |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status | 90 | $0.00 |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 | $0.00 |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships | 55 | $0.00 |
| CHCLAH001 | Work effectively in the leisure and health industries | 50 | $0.00 |
| CHCLAH002 | Contribute to leisure and health programming | 65 | $0.00 |
| CHCLAH003 | Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCLAH004 | Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs | 50 | $0.00 |
| CHCLAH005 | Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming | 65 | $0.00 |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | 20 | $0.00 |
| CHCMHS002 | Establish self-directed recovery relationships | 60 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCVOL003 | Recruit, induct and support volunteers | 70 | $0.00 |
| BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | 50 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family | 70 | $0.00 |
Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course.
Your fees each year can be made up of 3 different elements. Everyone has different circumstances that can affect what you pay and how much you pay. :
There are 4 different rates of tuition fees. Only one will apply to you (depending on your eligibility and circumstances).
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FEES AND ELIGIBILITY
The fees listed below are indicative only. The course fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Course fee funding is made available to eligible individuals by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. An accurate quote for this course will be provided during the enrolment process.
| Course fees by student type | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Government subsidised rate (if eligible) | $5,020.00 |
| Concession rate | $1,005.00 |
| Full fee rate (if not eligible for govt subsidy) | $5,020.00 |
Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.
| Additional course fees | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Course consumable/materials (approximate) | $0.00 |
Once we have processed your enrolment form, you will receive an email with your invoice.
You have three options when organising your payment:
Payments will need to be arranged within five(5) business days of receiving the email containing your invoice.
We also offer a range of scholarships each year which you may be eligible to apply for to assist with course fees.
There are five simple steps to apply for a course with us.
If you need any assistance with applying, contact our team on 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.
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This is Free TAFE course. Free TAFE is a Victorian Government program that covers tuition fees for priority courses for students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. There may still be some costs like course materials, uniform or excursions applicable to the course you select.
A Free TAFE Pathways Program is a group of courses that complement each other to help you continue to train for the career and industry you may wish to work in.
For eligible students, these courses are tuition fee free. Depending on the course, you may still be required to pay material fees. The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.
Find out more about Free TAFE Pathways Program and eligibility or contact our Customer Service team.
Skill sets are courses that are available free of any tuition fees for eligible applicants.
These courses are not part of the Free TAFE program and therefore will not impact your eligibility to study a Free TAFE course in the future.
This is Free TAFE course. Free TAFE is a Victorian Government program that covers tuition fees for priority courses for students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. There may still be some costs like course materials, uniform or excursions applicable to the course you select.
A Free TAFE Pathways Program is a group of courses that complement each other to help you continue to train for the career and industry you may wish to work in.
For eligible students, these courses are tuition fee free. Depending on the course, you may still be required to pay material fees. The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.
Find out more about Free TAFE Pathways Program and eligibility or contact our Customer Service team.
Skill sets are courses that are available free of any tuition fees for eligible applicants.
These courses are not part of the Free TAFE program and therefore will not impact your eligibility to study a Free TAFE course in the future.
