Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Help transform the quality of peoples’ lives with our Certificate IV in Leisure and Health.
This certificate focuses on preparing you for a career in the health and leisure industry. With a combination of face-to-face and online delivery, students will learn from relevant professionals and will develop skills to implement in their workplace.
Learn how to follow safety practices, improve your professionalism and emotional intelligence, and gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to develop and implement health programs. Plus, gain the practical skills and knowledge to manage stress and improve your personal and professional practice.
You’ll learn through a combination of hands-on experience and theory. Enhance your six hours of weekly study with seven hours of real industry experience – every week – with your leisure and health organisation. It all adds up to preparing you to pursue your career as a community worker with confidence.
Graduate ready to pursue a caring and rewarding career in roles like:
- Community Leisure Officer
- Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator
- Aged Care Activities Officer
- Recreation Activities Coordinator
- Activities and Programs Coordinator, and more.
Or, progress to further qualifications, too. Whether that be a diploma in community services, nursing, or sport and leadership and management.
Duration
12 months
Intakes
External Venue (March) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Workplace Training,
- Part-time
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
With a strong focus on following safety practices, improving professionalism, emotional intelligence and developing and implementing health programs, students will walk away with the confidence and qualifications to thrive in their future roles.
As a part of this delivery, students will complete a minimum of 7 hours of work with their leisure and health organisation each week, plus 6 hours of study each week.
Upon completion, you will be ready to work in health and leisure facilities in a number of different roles.
Course structure
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
- Community Leisure Officer
- Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator
- Aged Care Activities Officer
- Recreation Activities Coordinator
- Activities and Programs Coordinator
Aims and objectives
Graduate skills
- CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
- SIS50321/BSB50420 Diploma of Sport/Diploma of Leadership and Management
- HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Certificate IV in Leisure and HealthEstimated course fees for 2023* |
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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) | $9,720 | $4,790 | $958 | 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.
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.
Find out if you're eligible for a fee concession here.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 1,013.
Entry requirements
Entry into this program includes applicants employed within an approved leisure and health service. Students will be supported by vocationally competent and current workplace supervisors.
All applicants must maintain a current Working with Children Check throughout the duration of the program.
Expressions of interest and Application process
- Step 1: Complete the below expression of interest form.
- Step 2: Attend an online information session. 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.