About This Course
This qualification prepares students to design, implement and evaluate leisure and health programs for individuals in aged care, disability and community settings.
You will develop practical skills to support clients’ physical, emotional and social wellbeing while working under supervision in real industry environments.
What You'll Learn
Activity Coordination
Coordinate and plan engaging recreational and therapeutic activities.
Client Support
Assist and support clients in disability and aged care settings.
Interpersonal Skills
Foster strong teamwork and clear communication skills.
Safety Implementation
mplement important health and safety practices for vulnerable clients.
Program Delivery
Deliver effective and enriching community-based programs.
Course Information
Course Duration
65 weeks, including 50 study weeks and 15 weeks of holidays.
Tuition Fee
AUD $19,000
Study Mode
Delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting
Campus Location
Level 6, 460 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150
Units Offered
Use communication to build relationships
Work with diverse people
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Work effectively in the leisure and Health industries
Contribute to leisure and health programming
Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
Participate in planning Leisure and Health programs for clients with complex needs
Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Confirm physical health status
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Provide support to people living with dementia
Support community participation and social inclusion
Provide individualized support
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
Support relationships with careers and families
Facilitate responsible behaviours
Career Opportunities
Activities Officer
Facilitates daily recreational activities for residents in care facilities.
Lifestyle Coordinator
Designs individualized activity plans to improve client wellbeing.
Community Support Worker
Assists individuals with disabilities or the elderly in community events.