Diploma Of Alcohol And Other Drugs
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Learn a full range of skills to assist people with drug and alcohol problems
Are you looking to expand your career opportunities in the Alcohol and Other Drugs Industry? The Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs will give you the skills and knowledge to provide counselling, referral and promotion services to clients.
You will learn about how clients are affected by alcohol and other drugs, the range of services available to them and health issues related to alcohol and drugs use and misuse. This qualification could lead to employment as a social welfare worker, or drug and alcohol clinician.
You will be required to complete a total of 400 hours of industry placement over the course of your studies. If you have already completed some work placement while studying the Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs or are already working in the industry, you may be eligible for some credit hours or to complete your placement assessment in your workplace.
To complete this qualification you will be required to undertake the following unit of competency HLTAID003 Provide First Aid. This unit is not available online, however Chisholm does offer the unit on campus. Please send a copy of your transcript if you have already successfully completed this unit previously.
Students are required to produce a valid Working with Children Check and a satisfactory police check prior to commencement of the course
Visit Key dates and study periods for enrolment and study period dates.
- 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 completed together in one study period.
- Start dates
- 25 Jan, 19 April, 12 Jul and 4 Oct
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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 - alcohol and drugs advisor
- social worker
- support worker
- mental health worker
- psychosocial rehabilitation worker
- further study: Masters or Graduate Certificate
- welfare coordinator
- mental health worker
- dual diagnosis practitioner
- refugee liaison officer
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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.
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Admission requirements
Admission requires the completion of the BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 3 - working level 4, for both literacy and numeracy., Applicants must be 18 years or over, 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.
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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.
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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 you are eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $16,077 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.