Developing Personnel Training & Consultancy
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Do you enjoy helping others feel happier and more connected? The Certificate IV in Leisure and Health might be perfect for you.
This course prepares you to design, plan, and deliver leisure and health activities. These activities aim to improve the well-being of individuals in care. You may work in aged care homes, community centres, or day programs.
You’ll learn how to support people through creative and fun activities. For example, you might organise games, art sessions, group outings, or gentle exercises. These programs promote social connection, mental health, and physical wellness.
In addition, you’ll gain skills in planning, teamwork, and communication. You will also learn how to evaluate each activity’s impact on clients.
To complete the qualification, you must do at least 120 hours of work placement. This hands-on training gives you practical experience and boosts your confidence.
Because of this experience, you’ll be well prepared for real-world roles. You’ll work under supervision or independently, depending on the setting. As a result, you’ll bring joy, purpose, and engagement to the lives of those you support.
This course also opens doors to a range of career paths. For example, you can work in aged care, disability services, or mental health programs.
In short, if you’re ready to make a real difference every day, this course is for you.
Duration - Up to 12 months to complete
Delivery mode
Developing Personnel Training & Consultancy offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Use your past experience and learning towards a recognised qualification.
Work Placement
120 hoursEntry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
The target learner’s entry requirements for this course must:
- be over 15 years of age, and no longer attending secondary school
- obtain security clearance*
- undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Skills Indicator
- ability to undertake vocational placement, which includes manual handling
- have technological skills to undertake computer/online work and have access to a computer and software with the following minimum specifications- Microsoft Windows XP, or later, or Mac OS X or above Microsoft Office or equivalent / Adobe Acrobat Reader / Adobe Flash Player / Up to date internet browser
*Security Clearances: Some qualifications require a security clearance (e.g., police check, valid blue card and/or yellow card) in order for the student to be eligible to undertake practical and/or vocational placement. Additionally, individual host organisations may have different requirements regarding vaccinations. Please discuss these with our Administration Team during the enrolment process. Please note there are mandatory vaccination requirements within each state and it is up to the student to ensure they are complying with their own state, territory legislation and workplace organisation policies and procedures.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Course Fee – $2900
RPL Assessment – total assessment fee $1500, then if applicable, $100 per unit of gap training capped at 10 units.
A $250 deposit is required prior to commencing training and assessment, with fortnightly and monthly payment plans to pay the remaining fees.
You may be eligible for funding based on the state of your residence and other eligibility criteria.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Leisure and Health will prepare you for the following roles.
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About Developing Personnel Training & Consultancy
DP Training & Consultancy has been developed to meet industry demands in providing a range of quality vocational education and training programs within a range of industries.
DP Training and Consultancy can offer all students a study option that suits your individual needs and provide ongoing support to cater to your individual circumstances.
