Study CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health online
CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health is designed for people who want to develop advanced skills in leisure, lifestyle and wellbeing program coordination, leadership and program/service coordination.
Phillips Institute delivers the course through flexible, self-paced online learning and assessment with optional virtual classes, combined with practical workplace experience. The qualification may suit experienced Activities Officers, Lifestyle Coordinators and other leisure and health workers who want to strengthen their skills, formalise their experience or progress towards more senior responsibilities.
The Diploma builds on the skills developed in CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health, with greater emphasis on coordinating programs, supporting people with complex needs, communication, professional practice and leadership.
Course at a glance
- Qualification: CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health
- Delivery: Flexible self-paced online learning and assessment with optional virtual classes
- Duration: Approximately 12 months, with an extension of up to 3 months available where required
- Practical experience: Minimum 240 hours of work in a relevant leisure and health, lifestyle, aged care, disability or community services setting
- Qualification structure: 22 units of competency – 15 core and 7 electives
- Best suited to: Experienced Activities Officers, Lifestyle Coordinators and other leisure and health workers seeking advanced coordination, leadership and program-development skills
- RPL and credit transfer: Available for eligible applicants with relevant previous qualifications, skills and experience
- Commencement: Flexible commencement is available
Who is this course suitable for?
CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health may suit people who already have experience in leisure and health, lifestyle, wellbeing, aged care, disability or community services and want to develop more advanced coordination and leadership skills.
It may be particularly suitable if you:
- already work as an Activities Officer, Lifestyle Coordinator or in a similar leisure and health role and want to progress professionally;
- have completed CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health and want to continue to Diploma-level study;
- coordinate or contribute to leisure, lifestyle or wellbeing programs and want to strengthen your planning, evaluation and leadership skills;
- work with people who have complex needs and want to develop more advanced person-centred program skills;
- have substantial relevant industry experience that may be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning; or
- want to formalise existing leisure and health experience with a nationally recognised Diploma qualification.
What will I learn?
The Diploma develops advanced skills for coordinating and evaluating leisure and health programs and working effectively with individuals, families, carers, colleagues and other professionals.
Training includes areas such as:
- coordinating leisure and health programs;
- planning programs for people with complex needs;
- supporting individual participation, independence and wellbeing;
- applying lifespan development and psychological concepts to leisure and health programming;
- providing leisure education;
- working effectively with people living with dementia;
- supporting community participation and social inclusion;
- developing workplace communication strategies;
- managing people performance;
- researching and applying evidence to practice;
- reflecting on and improving professional practice; and
- maintaining work health and safety.
Lifestyle Coordinator and leadership roles
Lifestyle Coordinators and other senior leisure and health workers may be responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating person-centred leisure, lifestyle and wellbeing programs.
Their work may include:
- identifying individual interests, goals, preferences and support needs;
- coordinating group and individual activities and programs;
- supporting residents or clients with complex needs;
- working with families, carers, support workers and health professionals;
- reviewing and evaluating programs and participation outcomes;
- developing community connections and external partnerships;
- supporting or supervising Activities Officers, volunteers or other staff; and
- contributing to service quality, communication and continuous improvement.
Job titles and responsibilities vary between employers and service settings. The qualification may support progression into more senior leisure and health, lifestyle, wellbeing or program coordination roles depending on your previous experience and the requirements of the employer.
Online study and practical workplace experience
CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health is delivered through flexible, self-paced online learning and assessment, with optional virtual classes and trainer support.
You can commence without waiting for a fixed intake and work through the learning and assessment requirements while balancing employment and other commitments.
The qualification also requires a minimum of 240 hours of work in a relevant workplace. Students who are already employed in a suitable leisure and health, lifestyle, aged care, disability or community services role may be able to complete the practical requirements through their current workplace, subject to employer and Phillips Institute approval.
Students who are not already working in a suitable role may require practical placement. Phillips Institute can assist Melbourne students to identify a suitable placement opportunity. Regional and interstate students can receive guidance and assistance to identify appropriate local options, subject to availability and the assessment requirements of the qualification.
How long does CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health take?
The expected Phillips Institute course duration is approximately 12 months.
Some students may complete sooner where eligible credit transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning applies. Students who require additional time may request an extension of up to 3 months.
The practical workplace requirements must also be completed before the qualification can be awarded.
Entry and study requirements
CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health has no formal qualification entry requirements under the national training package.
However, Phillips Institute recommends that applicants have relevant previous study, industry experience or both. The Diploma is generally most suitable for people who already understand leisure and health, lifestyle, aged care, disability or community-services work and are ready to develop more advanced skills.
Applicants need suitable English language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills for Diploma-level online study and assessment, together with access to a suitable computer and reliable internet connection.
If you do not have previous relevant experience or training, Phillips Institute may recommend completing CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health first to build the practical and vocational foundation for Diploma-level study.
Recognition of Prior Learning and credit transfer
If you already have relevant qualifications, skills or substantial current industry experience, you may be eligible for credit transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Graduates of CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health may already hold a number of units that can be recognised towards CHC53415, depending on the units previously completed and their equivalence to the Diploma program.
RPL may be particularly relevant to experienced Lifestyle Coordinators, Activities Officers or other leisure and health workers who can provide current workplace evidence demonstrating the required skills and knowledge.
Eligibility for RPL and credit transfer is assessed individually against the requirements of each relevant unit of competency. Phillips Institute will identify any remaining training or assessment requirements after reviewing your previous study and experience.
Qualification Structure
CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health consists of 22 units of competency: 15 core units and 7 elective units. Phillips Institute’s program includes the units listed below, selected to support relevant vocational outcomes in leisure and health, lifestyle coordination, aged care, disability and community services.
Core units (15)
- BSBMGT502 – Manage people performance
- CHCCOM003 – Develop workplace communication strategies
- CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
- CHCLAH001 – Work effectively in the leisure and health industries
- CHCLAH002 – Contribute to leisure and health programming
- CHCLAH003 – Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs
- CHCLAH004 – Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs
- CHCLAH005 – Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming
- CHCLAH006 – Coordinate planning, implementation and monitoring of leisure and health programs
- CHCLAH008 – Provide leisure education
- CHCLAH009 – Apply concepts of human psychology to facilitate involvement in leisure programs
- CHCPOL003 – Research and apply evidence to practice
- CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- HLTAAP002 – Confirm physical health status
- HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety
Elective units (7)
- CHCDIS018 – Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
- CHCCCS036 – Support relationships with carer and families
- CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCDIS017 – Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
- CHCAGE007 – Recognise and report risk of falls
- CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
Work placement: CHC53415 requires a minimum of 240 hours of work in a relevant workplace. Practical assessment requirements apply across a number of units and may be completed concurrently where the assessment requirements allow. Students already working in a suitable role may be able to complete these requirements in their current workplace, subject to employer and Phillips Institute approval.
Elective units may be subject to change in accordance with qualification packaging rules and training requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Can I study CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health online?
Yes. Phillips Institute delivers CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health through flexible, self-paced online learning and assessment, with optional virtual classes and support. The qualification also includes practical workplace requirements.
Do I need Certificate IV in Leisure and Health before enrolling in the Diploma?
There is no formal qualification entry requirement for CHC53415. However, Phillips Institute recommends previous relevant study and experience. Students who have completed CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health may also be eligible for credit transfer for applicable units.
What is the difference between Certificate IV and Diploma of Leisure and Health?
CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health develops skills in planning, implementing and evaluating leisure and health activities and programs. CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health develops these skills further and includes greater emphasis on coordinating programs, leadership, communication and the planning and evaluation of leisure and health services.
How long does CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health take?
The expected Phillips Institute course duration is 12 months. Some students may complete sooner where relevant previous qualifications, skills or experience are recognised through credit transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning.
Does CHC53415 require practical placement?
Yes. The qualification requires a minimum of 240 hours of work in a relevant workplace.
Can I complete the practical requirements in my current workplace?
Possibly. If you are already working in an appropriate leisure and health, lifestyle, aged care, disability or community services setting, you may be able to complete the workplace requirements while working, subject to employer and Phillips Institute approval and the workplace providing the required assessment opportunities.
Can Phillips Institute help me find a placement?
Yes. Phillips Institute can assist students who need a suitable placement. Melbourne students may be assisted with a Melbourne-based placement, while regional and interstate students can receive guidance to identify an appropriate placement opportunity in their local area, subject to availability and course requirements.
Can I apply for RPL or credit transfer?
Yes. If you already have relevant qualifications or substantial current industry experience, you may be eligible for credit transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning. Eligibility is assessed individually against the requirements of the qualification and relevant units.
Related courses and further study
Depending on your previous study, experience and career goals, you may also be interested in CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health as a foundation or progression pathway, as well as CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support, or CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support.