Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Course Overview
The CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs will provide you with the skills, knowledge and expertise to support people with alcohol and other drugs (AOD) abuse problems. You will gain insight on how to provide a range of services and implement relevant health programs and interventions within the community.
While studying the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs you will develop and refine the skills that are necessary to work in community based organisations, withdrawal services, residential rehabilitation services and various outreach programs under the guidance of other practitioners and professionals. These specialised skills will enable you to work with clients who are facing a variety of underlying problems related to drugs and/or alcohol abuse problems.
It is estimated that there are currently 9 million people over the age of 14 in Australia that are experiencing issues relating to drug and alcohol and abuse. By completing the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs you will be able to make a real difference in your community and enjoy a rewarding career that helps improve the lives of many.
Course Structure
This Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs course includes 17 units of competency (12 core units and 5 elective units), delivered as 4 modules of training.
Module 1 Core Skills and Ethical Foundations
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- CHCMHS001 Work with People with mental health issues
- CHCAOD001 Work in Alcohol and other drugs context
- CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
Module 2 Assessment and Interventions
- CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drug issues
- CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
- CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions
- CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
Module 3 Community Risk Management
- CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
- CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
- CHCDFV006 Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
- CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and Respond to crisis situations
Module 4 Community Networks
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnership
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Completed Year 12 or Certificate III qualification or overseas equivalent, or sufficient life experience (work or study) can be considered |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Minimum 18 years of age |
Subjects
| Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Respond to critical situations | Elective | |
| Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances | Elective | |
| Manage work health and safety | Core | |
| Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core | |
| Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | Elective | |
| Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes | Core | |
| Manage legal and ethical compliance | Core | |
| Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Elective | |
| Manage and promote diversity | Core | |
| Work with diverse people | Elective | |
| Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services | Core | |
| Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management | Elective | |
| Coordinate complex case requirements | Elective | |
| Provide case management supervision | Elective | |
| Develop workplace communication strategies | Core | |
| Assess co-existing needs | Elective | |
| Develop and implement service programs | Core | |
| Facilitate the empowerment of older people | Elective | |
| Address the needs of people with chronic disease | Elective | |
| Develop and use emotional intelligence | Elective | |
| Develop and use emotional intelligence | Elective | |
| Provide leadership across the organisation | Elective | |
| Facilitate continuous improvement | Elective | |
| Manage people performance | Elective |
Career Opportunities
Possible employment opportunities include:
- Alcohol and Drug Support Worker
- Alcohol and Drug Case Worker
- Alcohol and Drug Outreach Worker