Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
On Campus
Code: CHC43215
Mode of Delivery: On Campus
Intakes
Course Duration: 18 months
Commencing in: 2024
2024 Intake
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 29/07/2024 | Traralgon | Monday 9:00am-3:00pm |
About this course
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.
Career Opportunities
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
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
Entry Requirements
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.
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 - 2024
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV In Alcohol And Other Drugs.
Work Placement - 2024
Does this course require placement?: No
Placement to be arranged by: Student
Further Information - 2024
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $1,173.02 | $5,865.10 | $19,704.10 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,173.02 | $5,865.10 | $19,704.10 |
Not Applicable for this course
Sample course units
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.
Traineeship
Code: CHC43215
Mode of Delivery: Traineeship
Intakes
Course Duration: 18 months
Commencing in: 2024
2024 Intake
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 29/07/2024 | Traralgon | Monday 9:00am-3:00pm |
About this course
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.
Career Opportunities
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
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
Entry Requirements
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.
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 - 2024
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV In Alcohol And Other Drugs.
Work Placement - 2024
Does this course require placement?: No
Placement to be arranged by: Student
Further Information - 2024
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $1,173.02 | $5,865.10 | $19,704.10 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,173.02 | $5,865.10 | $19,704.10 |
Not Applicable for this course
Sample course units
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.
