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Diploma of Leisure and Health
This diploma prepares you to plan, run and review leisure and health programs for people in aged care, disability services, community centres and day programs.
- How long it takes
- 1 to 2 years
- typical for this level
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- Every state and territory
Is this course right for you?
What the Diploma of Leisure and Health asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in the health and wellbeing of others
- patience and a calm manner with people who need support
- good communication skills and a friendly approach
- an interest in planning activities that suit different people
Before you start
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Diploma or Certificate IV?
The Diploma of Leisure and Health is the higher level. At this level, you learn to design, implement and evaluate programs, and may plan, coordinate and evaluate other workers and teams. The Certificate IV is a lower level qualification.
See the courseWhere 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.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 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.
- Website for Celtic Training (opens in a new tab)
Celtic Training
3 campuses, QLD, SA
4.3from 202 Google reviews
- Website for The Da'Vange Group Pty Ltd (opens in a new tab)
The Da'Vange Group Pty Ltd
What you’ll learn
22 units: 15 that everyone takes and 7 you choose.
- Designing leisure and health programs
- Working with diverse clients
- Supporting clients with complex needs
- Human development and psychology
- Leading and coordinating a team
- Workplace health and safety
See all 15 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.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
It suits people already working in leisure and lifestyle roles who want to take on coordination or team leader responsibilities. You will learn to plan, run and review leisure and health programs for people in aged care, disability services, community centres and day programs. It can lead to roles such as Diversional Therapist, Family Support Worker, Probation Officer or Youth Worker.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
The qualification itself has no entry requirements. Individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Certificate IV in Leisure and Health?
The Diploma of Leisure and Health is the higher level. At this level, you learn to design, implement and evaluate programs, and may plan, coordinate and evaluate other workers and teams. The Certificate IV is a lower level qualification.