Module Descriptions

Core modules for the Diploma in Diversional Therapy & the Certificate IV in Health & Recreation

Learning at a Distance HR4-SS-LD1

(2 module points) This module is designed to provide students with strategies and skills to optimise learning. It aims to assist students in developing positive attitudes to learning, in planning their learning, and in taking responsibility for their learning outcomes.

Effective Learning HR4-SS-El2 13

Introduction to Psychology HR4-KYC-IP3

(6 module points) This module has been designed to enable the student to gain insights into people and their behaviour and ways this knowledge can be used in everyday professional practice.

Australian Society and Culture I HR4-KYC-ASC4

(5 module points) In this module, students will gain insights into the social and cultural context in which leisure and recreation services are provided to specific client groups.

Introduction to Human Biology HR4-KYC-IHB5

(5 module points) This module will provide students with an introduction to the human body, its anatomy and physiology. On the basis of this information students will be able to identify the principal systems of the human body. Homeostasis will be explained. The importance of the body's feedback system and its role in monitoring homeostasis will be explored.

Providing Services to Clients with Complex Needs I HR4-KYC-PSCI6

(6 module points) This module will introduce students to the causes and common effects of physical disability. Students will be able to identify barriers for these clients to participation in recreation and leisure programs and explain the benefits of participating in recreation and leisure programs.

Fundamentals of Diversional Therapy HR4-LAL-FDT7

(5 module points) The module will introduce the student to the profession of diversional therapy and provide the student with an understanding of the key concepts and factors that impact on professional practice. This subject will provide a conceptual basis for practice in the area of diversional therapy.

Language and Arts Based Recreation HR4-LAL-LBR8

This module will provide students with the skills and knowledge to facilitate a range of language and arts based activities, and to develop the skills and strategies required to encourage participation and involvement of clients in these activities and in their community.

Introduction to Programming HR4-DTPP-IP9

(5 module points) Students will develop skills necessary for the facilitation of client involvement in leisure and recreation programs. Emphasis is placed on issues related to the design of programs, including program modification, effective implementation and evaluation.

Interpersonal Skills and Leadership HR4-DTPP-ISL10

(4 module points) The purpose of this module is to assist learners to develop the skills required to communicate professionally with a range of people in a wide variety of work situations in the community services and health industry.

Diversional Therapy Workplace Experience 1 HR4-DTPP-WEI11

(15 module points) The purpose of this module is to provide an opportunity for learners to implement the knowledge and skills specific to the recreation and health/diversional therapy profession. The module further aims to develop, integrate and apply learning from a variety of modules in the course in a vocational setting, and to implement a range of skills and knowledge in a practical workplace setting.

Psychology for Diversional Therapists DT5-KYC-PDT1

(6 module points) This module will provide the learner with a broad understanding of aspects of human psychology, especially those related to personal perceptions of wellness, illness and disability, as well as providing competencies which will enable the learner to apply learned skills and knowledge to their professional practice. Student will gain competencies which will enable them to respond in a helping way in situations requiring advanced communication skills.

Australian Society and Culture II DT5-KYC-ASC2

(5 module points) This module has been designed to explain the social and cultural context in which the Australian Community Services and Health industry and its client groups exist and to examine the relationship between culture and the provision of recreation and leisure services.

Contemporary Issues in Health and Human Biology DT5-KYC-HB3

(5 module points) This module will provide the student with an opportunity to undertake study in four topic areas covering contemporary issues in health and human biology. Students will achieve confidence in dealing with biological based material, understand scientifically technical language and interpret biologically based data. It is anticipated that the topic areas studied will be of particular interest to students in their professional practice.

Providing Services to Clients with Complex Needs II DT5-KYC-PSC4

(6 module points) In this module students will be provided with an understanding of the role of recreation for people with a developmental disability and for people who experience mental health problems.

Leisure in Australian Society DT5-LAL-LAS5

(4 module points) Students will be provided with an introduction to the study of leisure. Students will become aware of the necessary components of a leisure experience and thus be able to develop leisure programs to meet individual client needs.

Leisure Education DT5-LAL-LE6

(4 module points) An understanding of the leisure education and counselling process will be provided to students to equip them to implement such programs with individual clients. Students will explore activities to facilitate client awareness of their leisure attitudes, preferences and skills. Procedures for adapting leisure education programs to specific client needs will also be explored.

Contemporary Issues in Diversional Therapy DT5-DTPP-CI7

(4 module points) This module will provide the student with a broad understanding of current issues and concepts impacting on the profession of diversional therapy

Managing People and Resources DT5-DTPP-MPR8

(6 module points) Students will be provided with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills related to leadership and to develop specific skills necessary for the management of a diversional therapy department.

Advanced Programming and Documentation DT5-DTPP-APD9

(6 module points) This module aims to provide students with an indepth understanding of leisure and recreation programming to meet individual needs. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to plan, implement, evaluate and document accordingly to meet specific client's leisure and recreational needs.

Diversional Therapy Workplace Experience II DT5-DTPP-WE10

(16 module points) The purpose of this module is to provide an opportunity for learners to implement the knowledge and skills specific to the diversional therapy profession. The module further aims to develop, integrate and apply learning from a variety of modules in the course in a vocational setting, and to implement a range of skills and knowledge in a practical workplace setting.

Elective Modules

Leisure and Older People HR4-ES-LOP1 & DT5-ES-LOP1

(4 module points) This module will introduce students to issues faced by people as they age. Students will be able to identify the biological, cognitive and psychological effects of aging and the importance of leisure in the life of the older person.

Community Development through Recreation HR4-ES-CDR2 & DT5-ES-CDR2

(4 module points) This module will introduce students to the concepts of community development using community arts or community recreation as a tool. Students will be able to facilitate a community development project acting as a community advocate or facilitator and monitor and evaluate the facilitation processes and outcomes.

Palliative Care HR4-ES-PC3 & DT5-ES-PC3

(4 module points) This module aims to provide students with an understanding of issues related to palliative care, grief and loss and the leisure and recreation needs of a person with a terminal illness.

Providing Leisure Services for Clients with Dementia HR4-ES-PSCD4 & DT5-ES-PSCD4

(4 module points) This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the common characteristics and effects of dementia and the benefits and barriers involved in participating in recreation and leisure activities.

Providing Leisure Services to Children HR4-ES-PLSC5 & DT5-ES-PLSC5

(4 module points) This module has been designed to enable the learner to gain insights into child development and child behaviour and to use this knowledge to guide the development of leisure and recreation services for these clients.

Providing Leisure Services to Adolescents HR4-ES-PLSA6 & DT5-ES-PLSA6

(4 module points) This module has been designed to enable the learner to gain insights into adolescent development and adolescent behaviour and to use this knowledge to guide the development of leisure and recreation services for these clients.

Continuous Improvement and Quality Management DT5-ES-CIQM7

(4 module points) This module will provide the student with the skills and knowledge to develop, promote, implement and maintain environments where quality and continuous improvement are integral to the culture, systems and processes of the diversional therapy service and broader organisation.

Managing Conflict and Stress DT5-ES-MCS8

(4 module points) Through the completion of this module students will gain the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to effectively and efficiently manage conflict within a variety of situations. Students will also learn how to effectively manage their own stress along with how to facilitate stress management in others.

Volunteer Management DT5-ES-VM9

(4 module points) Through the completion of this module students will gain essential knowledge and develop a range of skills to enable them to plan, implement and evaluate a volunteer program and to effectively manage volunteers within their organisation.