Sureway Skills Training
24 months
The Certificate IV in Leisure and Health prepares you to design and deliver meaningful leisure and wellbeing programs in aged care, community, and residential settings. This qualification is ideal for those seeking hands-on roles that make a real difference in clients' lives through person-centred support and leisure programming.
There are no strict entry requirements for the Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, though having some experience in community services or leisure programs can be helpful. You must be actively employed or working in the community services or health industries to access essential documentation and complete required observations. You'll need a Unique Student Identifier (USI), a clear police check, basic digital skills including email and internet proficiency, and the ability to use a computer or smart device with reliable internet access. A Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test will be required, and you must complete at least 120 hours of work experience in an aged care or community-based setting.
The course comprises 10 core units and 7 elective units totalling 17 units. Core units cover communication and relationship building, working with diverse people, leisure and health industry practices, leisure and health programming, individual program planning and monitoring, complex needs programming, lifespan development concepts, professional practice reflection, physical health status confirmation, and safe work practices. Elective units allow specialisation in areas such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, mental health support, community development frameworks, behaviour management, workplace information systems, legal and ethical practice, and domestic and family violence response. The curriculum emphasises person-centred approaches, practical program design and delivery, and professional development in community services.
Sureway Skills Training is a diversified organisation established in 1991, now operating nationally across Australia with integrated employment, training, and health support services. The provider offers dedicated one-on-one support from enrolment to completion, flexible blended learning delivery combining online and hard copy materials, recognition of prior learning and credit transfer options, and access to government-subsidised funding programs. With an RTO number 91058 and strong industry partnerships, Sureway provides vocational placement assistance and a proven track record of supporting students to achieve their career goals in community services.
Graduates of the Certificate IV in Leisure and Health can pursue rewarding career opportunities including Leisure and Recreation Coordinator, Activities Officer, Aged Care Worker, Disability Support Worker, and NDIS Coordinators. The qualification opens pathways to roles in residential aged care facilities, community agencies, day centres, disability support organisations, and NDIS provider services. With this nationally recognised qualification and practical experience, you'll be well-positioned for advancement into senior coordination roles, management positions, or further study in community services, health, or social work fields.
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