Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | Traralgon | Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm |
| 05/02/2026 | Bairnsdale | Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm |
About this course
Want a career that sees you make a difference in someone’s life? Get qualified to work with people experiencing alcohol and or drug dependency.
The CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs course is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to support people affected by alcohol and other drug use.
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 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
No student placement is required for the Cert IV Alcohol and Other Drugs course.
Career Opportunities
This qualification reflects the role of entry level workers who provide services and interventions to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues and/or implement health
promotion and community interventions.
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. 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.
Opportunities for Further Study
Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs,
Diploma of Mental Health,
Diploma of Community Services,
Skills or Knowledge gained
Skills and Knowledge: Participants learn to provide person centred support, assess risk, promote behavioural change, and work collaboratively in community service and Health care environments.
Intake and assessment
Rapport building
Communication
Legal and Ethical
Understanding of Mental Health
Diversity
Social and emotional wellbeing
Case note writing
Safe work practices
Group work
Referrals
Teamwork
Self-management
Planning and organising
Working with at risk with 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 - Collaboration
Advocacy & Support
Entry Requirements
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes
Mandatory entry requirements:
When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).
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 12 pass or mature age (minimum 18+ years)
You must have access to suitable technology and have good computer literacy.
Recommended entry Requirements:
Clear Police and Working with Children Check,
Suitable internet connectivity,
Suitable technology e.g computer, video capabilities,
Year 12 pass or mature age (minimum 18+ years).
Limitations to course Entry:
Disclosable outcomes on a police check.
Minimum Industry Requirement
- Working with children check
- Police check
Licensing/Regulatory Requirements
Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2026
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV In Alcohol And Other Drugs.
Work Placement - 2026
Does this course require placement?: No
No placement is attached to this qualification.
Placement to be arranged by: Student
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $1,291.64 | $6,458.20 | $20,297.20 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,291.64 | $6,458.20 | $20,297.20 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | Traralgon | Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm |
| 05/02/2026 | Bairnsdale | Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm |
About this course
Want a career that sees you make a difference in someone’s life? Get qualified to work with people experiencing alcohol and or drug dependency.
The CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs course is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to support people affected by alcohol and other drug use.
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 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
No student placement is required for the Cert IV Alcohol and Other Drugs course.
Career Opportunities
This qualification reflects the role of entry level workers who provide services and interventions to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues and/or implement health
promotion and community interventions.
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. 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.
Opportunities for Further Study
Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs,
Diploma of Mental Health,
Diploma of Community Services,
Skills or Knowledge gained
Skills and Knowledge: Participants learn to provide person centred support, assess risk, promote behavioural change, and work collaboratively in community service and Health care environments.
Intake and assessment
Rapport building
Communication
Legal and Ethical
Understanding of Mental Health
Diversity
Social and emotional wellbeing
Case note writing
Safe work practices
Group work
Referrals
Teamwork
Self-management
Planning and organising
Working with at risk with 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 - Collaboration
Advocacy & Support
Entry Requirements
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes
Mandatory entry requirements:
When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).
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 12 pass or mature age (minimum 18+ years)
You must have access to suitable technology and have good computer literacy.
Recommended entry Requirements:
Clear Police and Working with Children Check,
Suitable internet connectivity,
Suitable technology e.g computer, video capabilities,
Year 12 pass or mature age (minimum 18+ years).
Limitations to course Entry:
Disclosable outcomes on a police check.
Minimum Industry Requirement
- Working with children check
- Police check
Licensing/Regulatory Requirements
Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2026
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV In Alcohol And Other Drugs.
Work Placement - 2026
Does this course require placement?: No
No placement is attached to this qualification.
Placement to be arranged by: Student
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $1,291.64 | $6,458.20 | $20,297.20 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,291.64 | $6,458.20 | $20,297.20 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.
