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DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST

ANZSCO 411311 - Registered Migration Australia




Description

A diversional 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. In Australia a diversional therapist is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

 

Diversional Therapist Alternative Title

 

  • Recreational Therapist

 

Specialisations

 

  • Activities Coordinator
  • Activities Officer

 

 

Diversional Therapist Occupation Lists
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Group: 4113 Diversional Therapists

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of a diversional therapist in Australia is to 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.

 

Tasks

  • 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

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the diversional therapist unit group (Group 4113) 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 in Australia as a diversional therapist.

 

Occupations within the Diversional Therapist Group

 

  • 411311 Diversional Therapist

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Diversional Therapist is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services); more information regarding assessment bodies

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Diversional Therapist in Australia is $ 28,839 per year. Average Age: Males: Females: Persons: 50.5

 

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 4113) Diversional therapists - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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