Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance - Sport and Fitness
Learn to deliver holistic rehabilitation support with the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance – Sport and Fitness.
This course, delivered in partnership with Richmond Football Club, focuses on fitness, physiotherapy, wellbeing and community health. You’ll study a mix of core subjects and electives, covering topics such as communication in health, legal and ethical compliance, medical terminology, fitness programming and rehabilitation support.
Upon completion, you’ll be ready to work as an allied health assistant, in a range of health settings.
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Duration
9 months full-time. Students will be required to travel to both Hawthorn and Aligned Leisure.
Intakes
Hawthorn (February, April, October) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Full-time
VTAC course code
- 3401011214
Wantirna (fee type determined by provider)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Study this course for low-fee or free in 2022
You could have some or all your tuition fees covered in 2022 thanks to government initiatives JobTrainer and Free TAFE for Priority Courses.
JobTrainer is available if you are 17-24 years or a job seeker of any age, impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Free TAFE for Priority Courses is available if you are under 20 years old, or enrolling in a course at a higher level than you have completed before.
If you don't tick either of these boxes, you could still have a chance! There are other factors, too. The best way to find out if you’re eligible is to apply.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance – Sport and Fitness allows the student to develop the core skills to work under the guidance of Allied Health Professionals, focusing on the delivery of holistic rehabilitation support, physiotherapy programs, community health, fitness and leisure.
During the course the student will learn in safe simulated environments before undertaking a three week placement at the end of their studies. Students will gain knowledge and practical skills that will enable them to develop and manage therapeutic programs to deliver quality care in community or hospital and rehabilitation settings.
This course requires the ability to travel to different locations and is only offered in a full-time mode. It includes a mix of delivery methods, including live online classes, face-to-face practical labs, project work and industry experiences.
Our course inclusions are:
- Level 1 Sports Trainer - Sports Medicine Australia
- HLTAID003 Provide First Aid (completed within 3 years)
- HLTAID001 Provide CPR (completed within 12 months)
- Mental Health First Aid
On successful completion of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance - Sport and Fitness, graduates may progress to the Diploma of Nursing or Unilink Diploma of Health Science. Alternatively, students may wish to complete the Diploma of Community Services or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Course structure
To be awarded this qualification, students will complete 16 units (seven core and nine electives) and successfully complete a practical placement of 120 hours, in clinical settings which run physiotherapy programs.
Students may work with adults across the full age spectrum, including older adults, in hospitals, rehabilitation centres or community programs.
Please note that whilst all attempts are made to make this three week full-time placement available immediately at the end of the course work completion, you will be advised during the course which placement provider and date has been allocated to you. While significant effort is made to match students geographically to placements, students do need to be prepared to travel to placements in the event that this is required.
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
Graduate skills
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance - Sport and FitnessEstimated course fees for 2021* |
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| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate | Is this a Free TAFE course? |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $17,730 | $4,620 | $924 | Yes |
You could have your tuition fees covered thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria. Concession rates usually provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 1,010.
Entry requirements
Applicants will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy competencies.
Please note that the duties of an Allied Health Assistant are quite physically demanding and should be considered and/or discussed before applying if there are any concerns.
Additional requirements
The following additional criteria for entry apply for this course:
- Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of placement.
- National Police Check, with no disclosable offences, to be obtained at least 10 weeks prior to clinical placement commencement. *If a candidate believes there would be a disclosable issue on their national police check, a confidential conversation will be required prior to enrolment to determine suitability for work within the healthcare environment.
- Working with Children Check (Volunteer or Employee) for the duration of the program.
Immunisations are a requirement to work within health, and up-to-date evidence of immunisations are required to complete assessment requirements within the workplace.
If you are not willing to provide up-to-date evidence, you will not be eligible to complete this program.
Immunisation requirements include the following:
- Measles/Mumps/Rubella
- Diphtheria/Tetanus/ Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Tuberculosis
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza (Annual requirement)
Additional immunisations may be required in response to any changes in Government policy or the specific requirements of the organisation you attend for your clinical placement. Further information will be provided at the commencement of the course.
Expressions of interest and Application process
- Step 1: Complete the below expression of interest form.
- Step 2: Attend an open day at Richmond Institute – either in person or online. Submit a Personal Profile for Assessment form if interested in the course.
- Step 3: We’ll call you to conduct a brief interview. This is just to make sure the course is right for you!
- Step 4: If successful, you’ll receive a conditional offer for a position from Richmond Institute.
- Step 5: If successful, you’ll receive your official Swinburne offer via email. This includes information on how to accept your offer, enrolment, and to confirm start date.
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059