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Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

This qualification prepares you to plan and run leisure and health activities for people who need support, such as older adults in residential care, people with disability, or clients attending community centres and day programs.

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How long it takes
4 to 12 months
full time at TAFE NSW
What it costs
From $1,990
Subsidised at TAFE NSW, full fee up to $17,517
How you can study
Online or on campus
Includes a work placement
Taught by
16 providers
Every state and territory

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate IV in Leisure and Health asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in supporting people's wellbeing through activities
  • good communication skills for working with clients and colleagues
  • a patient and adaptable approach to individual needs
  • a willingness to reflect on and improve your practice

Before you start

N/A

Certificate IV or Diploma?

The Diploma of Leisure and Health is a higher level qualification. This Certificate IV covers planning and running activities under supervision, while the Diploma is at a more advanced level.

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Where this course can take you

The study that can follow this course.

If you study further

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

What it costs

Subsidised place

From $1,990

at TAFE NSW. Whether you get a subsidised place depends on your state, residency, age and earlier study.

Paying the full fee

$10,820 to $17,517

across the TAFEs listed below. Private providers set their own fees.

  • TAFE NSWNSW

    Subsidised
    $1,990
    Concession
    $240
    Full fee
    $10,820
    How long
    4 to 12 months

  • Holmesglen InstituteVIC

    Subsidised
    $3,428
    Concession
    $686
    Full fee
    $11,744

  • The GordonVIC

    Subsidised
    $11,054
    Concession
    $2,209
    Full fee
    $17,517

Fees as each TAFE shows them on its website, read 20 September 2026. Private providers set their own fees.

Where you can study this course

There are 16 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

17 units: 10 that everyone takes and 7 you choose.

  • Building relationships with clients
  • Working with diverse people
  • Planning leisure and health programs
  • Supporting clients with complex needs
  • Lifespan and social context
  • Safe work and client care
See all 10 core units

Core units

Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
  5. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

It prepares you to plan and run leisure and health activities for people who need support, such as older adults in residential care, people with disability, or clients in community centres and day programs. You may work in residential facilities or community agencies and day centres, with direct or indirect supervision. It leads to roles like Diversional Therapist.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

The qualification itself has no entry requirements, but individual providers can set their own conditions. Check with the provider you choose.

Is a licence, registration or check required to work in this area?

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

How is it different from Diploma of Leisure and Health?

The Diploma of Leisure and Health is a higher level qualification. This Certificate IV covers planning and running activities under supervision, while the Diploma is at a more advanced level.

Related courses

The national training register, training.gov.au. TAFE course pages, read 20 September 2026. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.