Modification History
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CHC08 Version 3 |
CHC08 Version 4 |
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CHC50508 Diploma of Leisure and Health |
CHC50512 Diploma of Leisure and Health |
updated core WHS units |
Description
This qualification addresses work in residential facilities and/or in community agencies and day centres, under supervision within defined organisation guidelines.
These workers:
- Design, implement and evaluate health and leisure activities and programs for clients in one or more sector areas
- May be responsible for other workers
- May work under professional supervision within defined organisation guidelines or as sole practitioners.
Occupational titles may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
To gain entry into CHC50512 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 in Leisure and Health:
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS401C Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCICS405B Facilitate groups for individual outcomes
CHCWHS312A Follow WHS safety procedures for direct care work
CHCORG405E Maintain an effective work environment
CHCRH401C Work effectively in the leisure and health industry
CHCRH402B Undertake leisure and health programming
CHCRH404B Plan, implement and monitor leisure and health programs
CHCRH405B Plan leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs
CHCRH406A Apply knowledge of human behaviour in leisure activity programs
CHCRH407A Apply sociological concepts to leisure and health
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 15 units are required for award of this qualification including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCLD514B Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCORG611C Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
CHCPOL501A Access evidence and apply in practice
CHCRH503B Develop leisure and health programs for clients with special needs
CHCRH504B Coordinate planning, implementation and monitoring of leisure and health programs
CHCRH506A Provide leisure education
CHCRH507A Apply concepts of human psychology to facilitate involvement in leisure programs
HLTAP501C Analyse health information
HLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processes
Relevant electives
Group A - electives required for work at this level in leisure and health
The following units must be selected for work at this level in leisure and health.
CHCCOM504B Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication
CHCCS502C Maintain legal and ethical work practices
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking leisure and health work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Group B - electives recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or more of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Client support
CHCRH505C Conduct a program for children and young people with special needs
Working with older people
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCAC412B Provide services to older people with complex needs (Note pre-requisite CHCAC318B)
CHCAC416A Facilitate support responsive to the specific nature of dementia
CHCAC417A Implement interventions with older people at risk of falls
SISCCRO303A Plan and conduct a recreation program for older persons
Working with people with a disability
CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS405A Facilitate skills development and maintenance
CHCDIS409B 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
SISCCRD303A Facilitate inclusion for people with a disability
SISCCRO304A Plan and conduct disability recreation programs
Working with people with mental health issues
CHCMH405A Work collaboratively to support recovery process
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCMH501A Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery
CHCMH502A Provide supports for children at risk of mental health problems
CHCMH503A Provide forensic mental health services
CHCPROM503A Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
Working with people with alcohol and other drug issues
CHCAOD510B Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drugs issues
CHCAOD511C Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drug issues
CHCAOD512B Develop and implement a behaviour response plan (Note pre-requisite CHCICS305A)
CHCAOD513A Provide relapse prevention strategies
CHCICS305B Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans
CHCPROM503A Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
Organisation requirements
CHCCS604B Manage the delivery of quality services to clients
CHCINF505D Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCLD415A Confirm client developmental status
CHCLD515A Analyse client information for service planning and delivery (Note pre-requisite CHCLD415A)
CHCORG506E Coordinate the work environment
CHCORG607D Manage workplace issues
CHCORG608E Establish and manage new programs or services
CHCORG619D Manage quality of organisation’s service delivery outcomes
CHCORG621D Act as a resource to other services
CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues
CHCPOL504B Develop and implement policy
Working with youth
CHCPROT405E Provide supervision in the community
Working with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander and multicultural groups
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Social housing / homelessness electives
CHCCH301C Work effectively in social housing
CHCCH427B Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH522B Undertake outreach work
Oral health
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
