Diploma Of Alcohol And Other Drugs

Learn a full range of skills to assist people with drug and alcohol problems

Course code

CHC53215

On campus

Not available On campus

Online

Applications Open

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time - 18 months (2 modules per study period). Part Time - 3 years (1 module per study period). Note: modules 8,9 and 10 need to be comepleted together in one study period.

Start dates

25 Jan, 19 April, 12 Jul and 4 Oct

• Read more about this course

  This flexible online course allows you to study at your own pace with support from teachers, fellow students and student engagement officers every step of the way. Best of all, you can study whenever and wherever you want, giving you the freedom to complete your course alongside work and other commitments.
  
  Please note: course duration for part-time students will vary depending on the number of modules undertaken per study period and module availability.

• Course units

  First Aid (Credit Transfer)

  HLTAID003 Provide First Aid

  Module 01 Diversity

  CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

  CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

  Module 02 Assessing AOD Client Needs

  CHCAOD004 Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues

  Module 03 Dual Diagnosis

  CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol & other drugs issues

  Module 04 Clients and Trauma

  CHCDEV001 Confirm client developmental status

  CHCMHS013 Implement trauma informed care

  Module 05 Case Management

  CHCCSM005 Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management

  CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship

  Module 06 Professional Practice

  CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

  CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice

  Module 07 Promotion and Prevention Strategies

  CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services

  CHCEDU001 Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies

  Module 08 Relating to Trauma and Co-Existing Needs

  CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships

  CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs

  CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care

  Module 09 Working in the AOD Sector

  CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

  CHCPRP002 Collaborate in professional practice

  Module 10 Intervention and Relapse Prevention

  CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues

  CHCAOD007 Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management

  Module 11 Advanced Interventions

  CHCAOD Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol & other drugs issues

  CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Diploma Of Alcohol And Other Drugs	Bachelor Of Community Mental Health, Alcohol And Other Drugs
  Possible job outcome	mental health worker alcohol and drugs advisor social worker support worker	psychosocial rehabilitation worker further study: Masters or Graduate Certificate welfare coordinator mental health worker dual diagnosis practitioner refugee liaison officer

• Skills recognition

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

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the course commencement. Admission requires the completion of the BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 3 - working level 4, for both literacy and numeracy., Chisholm Online students must also meet the requirements of the Chisholm Online Service Standards - https://www.chisholm.edu.au/study-online/how-studying-online-works/online-service-standards., Please note: Students must be able to produce a clear voluntary Working with Children Check and recent National Police Check is prior to commencing placement., Students who are unable to undertake placement will be unable to successfully complete the course.

• Fees

  Indicative course fees	Concession	Student eligible for government-subsidised training	Full fee paying
  First Aid (Credit Transfer)	N/A	N/A	N/A
  Module 01 Diversity	N/A	$321.75	$676.00
  Module 02 Assessing AOD Client Needs	N/A	$668.25	$1,404.00
  Module 03 Dual Diagnosis	N/A	$445.50	$936.00
  Module 04 Clients and Trauma	N/A	$693.00	$1,456.00
  Module 05 Case Management	N/A	$866.25	$1,820.00
  Module 06 Professional Practice	N/A	$915.75	$1,924.00
  Module 07 Promotion and Prevention Strategies	N/A	$742.50	$1,560.00
  Module 08 Relating to Trauma and Co-Existing Needs	N/A	$767.25	$1,612.00
  Module 09 Working in the AOD Sector	N/A	$594.00	$1,248.00
  Module 10 Intervention and Relapse Prevention	N/A	$618.75	$1,300.00
  Module 11 Advanced Interventions	N/A	$816.75	$1,716.00
  Payable	N/A	$7,449.75	$15,652.00

  *Indicative fees as published are based on typical annual student contact hours per course, and are subject to change, given individual circumstances at enrolment.
  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.

• Help with fees

  At Chisholm, you can get a VET Student Loan to help you pay for all or part of the tuition fees for this course. VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. Find out more about how a VET Student Loan can help you study now and pay later.

  If eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $15,793 to help cover the tuition fees for this course.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out how to apply for a scholarship. 

  Government-subsidised training

  Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.