Certificate IV In Alcohol And Other Drugs

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Learn how to help others afflicted by drugs and alcohol

Course code

CHC43215

Delivery location

Berwick, Frankston

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 12 months.

Start dates

12 February (orientation week beginning 5 February), 22 July (orientation week beginning 15 July)

• Read more about this course

  INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
  
  Applicants must satisfy course entry requirements as set out below. Applicants will need to complete an assessment of their literacy and numeracy skills to identify any support needs and undertake a PTR to confirm their appropriateness for the course.
  • Learners are required to be a minimum of 18 years of age
  • The Student Enquiry and Enrolment Services team may refer enrolment applications to the Community and Social Services Department and applicant may be required to attend an interview
  • Applicants will be required to perform CPR in a kneeling position for a minimum of 2 minutes as part of ALTAID011 Provide First Aid
  
  If you are motivated to work with people experiencing alcohol and drug dependency, this course will give you the foundation knowledge, skills and experience required to make a difference to their lives.
  
  Your teachers are experienced and highly skilled professionals currently working in the alcohol/other drugs and complex care sector. The course combines workshops and field trips along with simulated assessments, in our brand new consulting facilities to gain practical experience at our Berwick and Frankston campuses.
  
  Throughout the course, you will develop the knowledge and skills required in the sector, working with people experiencing alcohol and other drugs issues.
  
  On completion, you may work in entry-level roles in the alcohol and drugs sector in 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.
  All learning is face to face in the class room.
  
  Learners will be assessed by the following methods:
  Question and Answers
  Research Reports
  Observation Roles plays
  Projects
  Portfolio
  
  • Approach: As applicants will work with vulnerable clients, applicants are required to demonstrate good communication skills and present with a calm and engaging demeanour.
  • Psychological: Students will need to have resilience and coping strategies in place to manage the potential challenges of the course. Triggers could occur from the intake information and a number of role plays throughout the course, so it is suggested that those with a lived experience of mental health or AOD issues, family violence and other access to community services should be at least 12 months in their recovery or 12 months from being in crisis.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CHCAOD006	Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
  CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  CHCAOD009	Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
  CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
  CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
  CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
  CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
  CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
  CHCAOD004	Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drug issues
  CHCCCS014	Provide brief interventions
  CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people.
  HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
  CHCCSM004	Coordinate complex case requirements
  CHCAOD002	Work with clients who are intoxicated
  CHCAOD005	Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services
  CHCSOH013	Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Alcohol And Other Drugs	Diploma Of Mental Health	Bachelor Of Community Mental Health, Alcohol And Other Drugs	Diploma of Community Services	Diploma of Youth Work
  Possible job outcome	drug and alcohol community support worker support worker (community services) community rehabilitation and support worker mental health outreach worker	community rehabilitation and support worker mental health support worker welfare support worker	welfare coordinator psychosocial rehabilitation worker dual diagnosis practitioner mental health worker	community health support worker case support worker family support worker youth worker	youth worker

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

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• Admission requirements

  Applicants must be 18 years or over, Applicants must successfully complete BKSB assessment with an outcome of exit level 2 (working at 3) for literacy and exit level 1 (working at 2) for numeracy

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Free TAFE	FREE	freeAmount
  Concession	$983	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$4,912	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$17,806	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$45	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.