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 Aligned Leisure (a subsidiary of 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. Two work placements will give you the chance to use your skills in real-world situations.
Upon completion, you’ll be ready to work as an allied health assistant, supporting physiotherapists, occupational therapists and dietitians 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, July, 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.
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Study this course for free in 2020
You could have your tuition fees covered in 2020 thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative.
You may be eligible 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.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The program is delivered in conjunction with Aligned Leisure (a subsidiary of Richmond Football Club) and has a focus on fitness, physiotherapy, wellbeing, and community health. There are two placements required for this program, one in a community health or hospital setting, the other in the fitness industry. This course requires the ability to travel to different locations and is only offered in full-time mode.
The student will learn in a safe, simulated environment before undertaking placement in the field, supported by our qualified and dedicated facilitators. Students will gain knowledge and practical skills that will enable them to deliver therapeutic programs, and to deliver quality care in hospital, community rehabilitation, and sports and fitness environments.
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
Course structure
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
Free TAFE! You could have your tuition fees for this course covered in 2020 thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. Find out about your eligibility for Free TAFE.
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance - Sport and FitnessEstimated course fees for 2020* |
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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) | $17,040 | $4,440 | $888 | 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 course is delivered with state 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
The following additional criteria for entry apply for this course:
- a valid Working With Children Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to placements)
- a valid Police Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to placements)
- This course may require up-to-date evidence of immunisations for placement. If required and you are not able to provide up-to-date evidence, you will not be able to attend the clinical placement component of this course. Find about more about the minimum immunisation requirements. 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.
Application process
- Step 1: Register your details using the form below.
- Step 2: We'll give you a call to conduct a brief interview over the phone. This is just to make sure the course is right for you, and advise you of the next steps.
- Step 3: Once you are ready to proceed, we'll email you with instructions on how to complete your online application.
- Step 4: If successful, you'll receive your official offer letter via email. This will include information on how to accept your offer and enrol, and confirm your course start date.
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059