This qualification reflects the role of workers participating in the design, implementation and evaluation of leisure, health activities and programs for clients in one or more sector areas. Workers may be in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres, completing specialised tasks and functions in relation to leisure and health. While workers are responsible for their own outputs, work is carried out under direct or indirect supervision within defined organisation guidelines.

To achieve this qualification the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Course Scope

This course is nationally recognised and requires 17 units for award of the qualification: 10 core units, 7 elective units.

Core Units

  • CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • CHCLAH001 Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
  • CHCLAH002 Contribute to leisure and health programming
  • CHCLAH003 Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
  • CHCLAH004 Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs
  • CHCLAH005 Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming
  • CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  • HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
  • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

  • CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
  • CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
  • CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
  • CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
  • CHCDIS002 Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
  • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
  • HLTAID011 Provide first aid