Are you a people person? Have you always dreamed of a career working as a lifestyle support worker? If so, this course is ideal for you.
The Certificate of Leisure and Lifestyle is a professional development program that will prepare you for challenging and rewarding roles, such as support worker or personal care assistant, in the community and disability services sector.
In this lifestyle and leisure course, you will learn how to provide person-centred care and individualised support. You will discover how to support independence and wellbeing, follow safe work practices, support community participation and facilitate the empowerment of your clients.
On completion of this course, you will feel confident to pursue lifestyle support roles in the community and disability services industries.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Provide individualised support
- Individualised plans
- Worker job descriptions
- Treatment plans
- Basic human rights
- Promoting independence
- Making informed decisions
- Support activities
- Trusting relationships
- Determine a person’s preferences
- Required equipment
- Supporting the family/carer
- Dignity of risk
- Safe and healthy environment
- Safety inspections
- Hierarchy of control
- Maintain dignity and privacy
- Support services
- Social support programs
- Plan modifications
- Achievement of goals
- Modifications to plans
- Reporting and documentation
- Risk management
- Palliative care nursing
- Law and ethics
Unit 2- Support independence and wellbeing
- Social, cultural and spiritual differences
- Religious beliefs
- Values and attitudes
- Individual needs and rights
- Legislation
- Participation in decision-making
- Work for clients with a disability
- Respect a person’s identity
- Physical appearances
- Activity participation
- Promoting independence
- Identify self-care capacity
- Complaints / problems
- Utilising strengths
- Maintaining client records
- Maintaining independence
- Client’s skills and competence
- Supporting physical wellbeing
- Healthy lifestyles
- The Abbey Pain Scale
- Risk management
- Emotional and psychological needs
- Empowering a client
- Erikson’s eight life stages
- Financial issues
- Mental health
- Resilience
- Abuse or neglect
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Sexual abuse
- Psychological and emotional abuse
- Reporting abuse
Unit 3- Communicate and work in health or community services
- Effective communication
- Non-verbal communication
- Body language
- Characteristics of respect
- Motivational interviewing (MI)
- Clear communication
- Summarise conversation
- Responding to requests
- Active listening
- Exchanging information
- Cultural and diverse clients
- Service delivery
- Clarify timeframes
- Clarify lines of communication
- Links between community and health services
- Conflict resolution
- Law and ethics
- Administration processes
- Workplace documents
- Continuous improvement
- Skills development
Unit 4- Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- Safe work practices and procedures
- Standard codes of practice
- Accidents and emergencies
- Reporting hazards
- Potential hazards
- Behaviours of concern
- Risk reduction strategies
- Workplace violence audit
- Policies and procedures
- Hierarchy of control
- Records management
- Manual handling / lifting
- Causation of accidents and illness
- Infection control practices
- Protective equipment
- WHS legislation
- Duty of care
- Stress management
- Ergonomics and risk assessment
- Workplace debriefing
Unit 5 - Meet personal support needs
- Equipment, process and aids
- Promoting independence
- Cultural needs
- Physical and sensory needs
- Lifestyle outcomes
- Practical and positive outcomes
- Identifying likes, attitudes and needs
- Decision-making
- Activity planning
- Independence and quality of life
- Cultural considerations
- Mobility/mechanical devices
- Fall recovery techniques
- Technical care activities
- Maximising independence
- Maximise client participation
- Confirm client preferences
- Risk management
- Preparation for personal support
- Lifting procedures
- Responding to routine difficulties
- Providing choices
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Infection control procedures
- Changes to support aids
- Law and ethics
Unit 6 - Provide home and community support services
- Individual plan and goals
- Provide domestic services
- Home care plan
- Home care packages (HCP)
- Communication
- Required equipment
- Establish relationships
- Meeting client needs
- Maintaining self-esteem
- Empathy and respect
- Active observations
- Clients rights
- Abuse or neglect
- Complaint procedures
- Mandatory reporting
- Law and ethics
Study Hours
Estimated duration 90 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Very helpful and easy to understand, It’s easy to follow instruction
W. Kusonsong, Yeronga, QLD | Certificate of Lifestyle Support
The courses are very relevant and useful and easy to access. tutors are very prompt.
B. Jana, Glen Waverley, VIC | Certificate of Leisure and Lifestyle
Excellent and supportive experienced tutors.
Sofia | Reservoir, VIC | Certificate of Leisure and Lifestyle
I really enjoyed this course. It was perfect to help my understanding and knowledge in the industry.
Catherine | NSW | Certificate of Leisure and Lifestyle
I learned and gained more knowledge how to work with an older person, a person with disability and also their culture.
Lydia Roberts | Nunawading, VIC | Certificate of Leisure and Lifestyle
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrolment Form – Employment Services and Rehabilitation Providers
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Lifestyle Support Worker
- Personal Care Assistant
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