Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Overview

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.

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.

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This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

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Skills you’ll learn

Communication
Emotional intelligence
Organisational skills
Time management

Your career opportunities

Lifestyle assistant
Recreation officer
Activities officer
Lifestyle coordinator
Diversional therapist

Location options

Online

Professional accreditations

Richmond FC

Admissions

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.

Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.

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Other requirements

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65% or above
or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

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A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

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Credit transfer

Credit transfer is the recognition of academic credits gained through formal study (i.e. units of competency) completed either at another institute or in another qualification. The total amount of credit will vary from individual to individual, based on the unit/s that have been successfully completed.

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Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process of transferring the skills and knowledge that you have acquired over your lifetime (irrespective of how they were obtained) against the requirements of the unit.

RPL is an assessment process that requires you to provide evidence that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the unit/s. The amount and types of evidence you will need to provide will depend on the unit requirements.

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Finding your fit

At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.

Diploma of Sport / Diploma of Leadership and Management

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Diploma of Community Services

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Diploma of Nursing

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Course structure

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.

Core Units

Elective Units

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Indicative nominal course hours: 1055

Your units

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Units of study	Unit code
Core units
Work effectively in the leisure and health industries Core unit	CHCLAH001
Reflect on and improve own professional practice Core unit	CHCPRP003
Confirm physical health status Core unit	HLTAAP002
Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs Core unit	CHCLAH003
Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs Core unit	CHCLAH004
Use communication to build relationships Core unit	CHCCOM002
Work with Diverse people Core unit	CHCDIV001
Contribute to leisure and health programming Core unit	CHCLAH002
Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming Core unit	CHCLAH005
Follow safe work practices for direct client care Core unit	HLTWHS002
Elective units
Provide First Aid Elective unit	HLTAID011
Manage personal stressors in the work environment Elective unit	HLTWHS006
Develop and use emotional intelligence Elective unit	BSBPEF502
Organise personal work priorities Elective unit	BSBPEF301
Develop and implement community programs Elective unit	CHCCDE002
Work within a community development framework Elective unit	CHCCDE003
Lead team effectiveness Elective unit	BSBLDR403

2025 fees

Full fee* ($AUD)

$10,520

Skills first government-subsidised place* ($AUD)

$5,190

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$0.00

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$0.00

Fees are estimates only

Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2025 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

Skills first government-subsidised place

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. To qualify for a government-subsidised place, you must meet various eligibility criteria. The course you’ve applied for must also be offering government-subsidised places. Swinburne will determine your eligibility by conducting a full assessment of your eligibility during the course application process.

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How do I pay my fees?

You can pay your Swinburne fees in person, via credit card, BPAY, or at Australia Post. Check to see if loans and employer sponsored training are also available.

Find out more about fees

International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

log in to My Financials
check your Australian bank account details are correct
check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
pay using your preferred payment method.

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Concessions rates for vocational students

If you’re enrolling in a Certificate IV-level program or below, are eligible for a government-subsidised training place and hold a valid concession card, you may be eligible for a concession of 80 per cent off the published fee of your unit(s) tuition – which means you’ll only be charged 20 per cent of the published fee.

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Study this course for free in 2025

You could have your tuition fees covered in 2025 thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE initiative.

Free TAFE is available to any Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen.

There are other factors, too. The best way to find out if you’re eligible is to apply!

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Student services and amenities fee

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

From 1 January 2024, all courses at the Diploma level and higher will contribute to the Student Services and Amenities fee.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$351.00

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$351.00

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Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

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When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 30 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

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Apply through an agent

Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

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Expressions of interest and Application process

Step 1: Complete the below expression of interest form.
Step 2: We’ll call you to conduct a brief interview and to submit a Personal Profile Assessment form.
Step 3: If successful, you’ll receive a conditional offer for a position from Richmond Institute.
Step 4: 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.

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Start dates

Location

Last date to apply

Start dates

July intake

Wantirna

16-July-2025

21-July-2025

Start dates

Location

Start dates

July intake

Wantirna

21-July-2025

Upcoming events

Swinburne Study Expo (Wantirna)

28-May-2025

Swinburne Study Expo (Hawthorn)

05-June-2025

Swinburne Study Expo (Croydon)

11-June-2025

Overview

Entry requirements

Study structure

Fees & Scholarships

How to apply

Overview

Got questions about a course?

Skills you’ll learn

Your career opportunities

Location options

Professional accreditations

Richmond FC

Admission requirements

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Fees are estimates only

Fees are estimates only

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

SSAF fee* ($AUD)