MIFACT -

Diploma of Leisure and Health
(CHC50508)
Course Description
This qualification addresses work in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres and work
under supervision within defined organisation guidelines.
These workers:
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Design, implement and evaluate health and leisure activities and programs for clients in one or more
sectors
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May be responsible for other workers
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May work under professional supervision within defined organisation guidelines or as sole practitioners
Occupational titles may include:
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Activities coordinator
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Diversional therapy assistant
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Community leisure coordinator
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Leisure services coordinator / manager
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Diversional therapist
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Recreational activities officer coordinator
Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC50508 Diploma of Leisure and Health a candidate must be recognised as competent,
through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units of competency from
CHC40608 Certificate IV Leisure and Health:
CHCCOM403A
CHCCS401B
CHCICS405A
CHCOHS312B
CHCORG405D
CHCRH401B
CHCRH402A
CHCRH404A
CHCRH405A
CHCRH406A
CHCRH407A
HLTAP401B
Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
Facilitate responsible behaviour
Facilitate groups for individual outcomes
Follow safety procedures for direct care work
Maintain an effective work environment
Work effectively in the leisure and health industry
Undertake leisure and health programming
Plan, implement and monitor leisure and health programs
Plan leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs
Apply knowledge of human behaviour in leisure activity programs
Apply sociological concepts to leisure and health
Confirm physical health status
Capital Careers Pty Ltd
Qualification valid until 6 May 2013 Superseded by CHC50512
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Course packaging
15 units must be selected for this qualification including:
 10 core units
 5 elective units
Core units
CHCLD514A
CHCORG428A
CHCORG611B
CHCPOL501A
CHCRH503A
CHCRH504A
CHCRH506A
CHCRH507A
HLTAP501B
HLTOHS400A
CHCCOM504A
CHCCS502B
Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
Access evidence and apply in practice
Develop leisure and health programs for clients with special needs
Coordinate planning, implementation and monitoring of leisure and health programs
Provide leisure education
Apply concepts of human psychology to facilitate involvement in leisure programs
Analyse health information
Maintain workplace OHS processes
Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication
Maintain legal and ethical work practices
Electives
Five electives will be selected from units that are currently on our scope from the Community Services, Health or
Business Services training package. Some example units include:
Special consideration and highly recommended
HLTHIR403B
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404B
Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Client support
CHCRH505C
Conduct a program for children and young people with special needs
Working with older people
CHCAC318B
Work effectively with older people
CHCAC412A
Provide services to older people with complex needs (pre-requisite CHCAC318A)
CHCAC416A
Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCAC417A
Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
SRCCRO009B
Conduct a recreation program for older persons
Working with people with a disability
CHCDIS301B
Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS405A
Facilitate skills development and maintenance
CHCDIS409A
Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs
CHCDIS410A
Facilitate community participation and inclusion
CHCDIS411A
Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies
CHCDIS507C
Design and adapt surroundings to group requirements
SRCCRD006B
Implement community inclusion processes for people with a disability
SRCCRO010B
Conduct a recreational program for people with a disability
Mental health
CHCMH405A
CHCMH411A
CHCMH501A
Work collaboratively to support recovery process
Work with people with mental health issues
Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery
Organisation requirements
CHCCS604A
Manage the deliver of quality services to clients
CHCINF505C
Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCLD415A
Confirm client developmental status
CHCLD515A
Analyse client information for service planning and delivery (pre-requisite CHCLD415A)
CHCORG506D
Coordinate the work environment
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Qualification valid until 6 May 2013 Superseded by CHC50512
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CHCORG607C
CHCORG608D
CHCORG619C
CHCORG621C
CHCORG627B
CHCPOL504B
Manage workplace issues
Establish and manage new programs or services
Manage quality of organisation’s service delivery outcomes
Act as a resource to other services
Provide mentoring support to colleagues
Develop and implement policy
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in community services need foundation knowledge to inform their work with
Indigenous clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds. This foundation will be provided and assesses as part of a holistic approach to delivery and
assessment of this qualification.
Course Pre-requisites
Certificate IV Leisure and Health (CHC40608). Participants must have well developed communication skills and
work experience in a relevant industry.
Opportunities for Further Study
Successful completion of this qualification will allow participants to further their studies to Advanced Diploma level
study in the Community Services Training Package.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows a person to receive recognition and credit for the knowledge and skills
they have, no matter how and where they were attained, including overseas. This can include skills from previous
study, work experience and life experience.
Credit Transfer
Capital Careers has an obligation to recognise Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and
Statements of Attainment issued by other registered training organisations
How long will it take?
Duration is dependent on training delivery mode, which can include distance learning, self paced learning, face to
face workshops or a combination flexible delivery.
Assessment
The course will be presented in competency-based mode and the student’s competency will be assessed at all
levels according to competencies and performance criteria. The training package for each competency specifies
the conditions and method of assessment. Assessment methods range from completing set tasks and activities,
class attendance and participation and completion of assignments / projects.
Employability Skills
A summary of the employability skills developed through this qualification can be downloaded from
http://employabilityskills.training.com.au.
For further information contact:
Capital Careers Pty Ltd
Ph:
6253 0682
Fax:
6253 0685
Email: info@capitalcareers.com.au
Capital Careers Pty Ltd
Qualification valid until 6 May 2013 Superseded by CHC50512
Level 3
Belconnen Churches Centre
Benjamin Way
BELCONNEN ACT 2617
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