Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

This qualification is the entry level course for working in the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector.
With this qualification, workers can provide services and interventions to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues and/or implement health promotion and community interventions. Some of the employment opportunities include;
Outreach worker
Case worker
Support worker
Rehabilitation worker
This course face to face learning. Applicants must be located within Gippsland.
To complete this qualification you will be required to undertake the following unit of competency HLTAID003 Provide First Aid. This unit is not available online, however TAFE Gippsland does offer the unit on campus. You will be asked to supply a copy of your transcript if you have already successfully completed this unit previously.
You must be a Gippsland resident to undertake this course.
Work is undertaken in contexts such as community based organisations, withdrawal services, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services under the guidance of other practitioners and professionals, with limited responsibility and within established parameters.

Want a career that sees you make a difference in someone’s life? Get qualified to work with people experience alcohol and drug dependency.
This face-to-face course will give you the skills to provide services and interventions to clients with alcohol and other drug (AOD) in an entry-level role in the sector.
The role of an AOD worker is diverse and offers many exciting and challenging career opportunities including outreach work, case work, support work and rehabilitation.
To complete this qualification, you will be required to undertake the following unit of competency HLTAID003 Provide First Aid. No placement is required for this course.

Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2023. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.

Detoxification Worker, Drug and Alcohol Community Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Mental Health Outreach Worker, Case Worker (Community Services), Support Worker (Community Services), Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker, Drug and Alcohol Worker

Diploma of Alcohol and other drugs
Diploma of Mental Health
Diploma of Community Services

Intake and assessment
Rapport building
Communication
Case note writing
Safe work practices
Group work
Referral
Team work
Self-management
Planning and organising
Working with at risk individuals and groups
Interventions
Working with diverse people
Family violence
Alcohol and Other Drugs information and theory
Mental health
Homelessness
Crisis work
Legislation and compliance
Policies and procedures
Roles and responsibilities
Networking

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

Applicants must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test as well as a Pre-Training Review to determine whether they are suitable for this course. Applicants then must undertake an interview and also meet the below requirements:
Year 11 pass or mature age
You must have access to suitable technology and have high computer literacy.

Recommended entry Requirements:

Clear Police and Working with Children Check
Suitable internet connectivity
Suitable technology e.g computer, video capabilities

Limitations to course Entry:

Disclosable outcomes on a police check.

• Working with children check
• Police check

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No