1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, 2006

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UNIT GROUP 4113 DIVERSIONAL THERAPISTS

DIVERSIONAL THERAPISTS plan, design, coordinate and implement recreation and leisure-based activity programs to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals.

Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

planning and implementing leisure activity programs for individuals in health care and in the community to assist in their social development, and promote their sense of wellbeing
identifying individual needs through task analysis
evaluating and assessing clients' levels of abilities, interests, needs, strengths and weaknesses, and their ability to carry out a range of tasks and interact with others
maintaining a knowledge of resources available within a facility and within the community
organising leisure and recreational events
assisting with training and supervising volunteers and staff
providing information on available support resources within the local community
encouraging and supporting clients to take part in activities suited to their particular needs and interests
adapting programs to suit individual clients' needs, interests, skills and abilities

Occupation:

411311 Diversional Therapist

411311 DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST

Alternative Title:

Recreational Therapist

Plans, designs, coordinates and implements recreation and leisure-based activity programs to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

Activities Coordinator

Activities Officer