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Course Description

Alcohol addiction is the most common drug addiction in Australia. Help change this with this online nationally recognised qualification in alcohol and other drugs. The CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Online is ideal for people who are looking for a rewarding career helping others improve their lives who have been effected by alcohol and/or other drugs.

About the online course

This online qualification ensures you have the necessary skills and knowledge to help those who are addicted to alcohol and drugs. The online course covers aspects of Alcohol and Other Drugs intervention and strategies, referral, education and health promotion programs, supporting clients through the recovery process, and managing client relationships. Careers include roles as an Alcohol and Drugs Case Worker, Community Support Worker, Outreach Worker or Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker. What you will learn The CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Online prepares you for an entry-level role in the alcohol and other drugs sector, where you will provide services and interventions to clients with drug and alcohol dependency. The online course will teach you how to provide a range of services and interventions for clients with AOD and other complex care issues.
Potential career outcomes
  • Community Support Worker
  • Detoxification Worker
  • Alcohol and Drugs Worker
  • Case Worker
Details of the online course

This online qualification will equip you with the knowledge and understanding to help those affected by mental health issues.

This online course reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery-orientated support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. The online course will involve implementing community-based programs and activities focusing on mental health, mental illness, and psychiatric disability.

Student entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this online qualification, however, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have completed their education to a level that is equivalent to an Australian Senior High School Year 12 or have completed an AQF Certificate IV level qualification.
  • Have suitable language, literacy, and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform tasks related to recording workplace documents, including reading and writing detailed reports, case notes, reports, and other documents, interpreting workplace policy and procedure, and reporting hazards. Learners are required to pass an online LLN assessment test
  • Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete the online component of this course and must be able to use intermediate-level Word features in order to produce and present word-processed documents/ reports.
  • Have access to a laptop and the internet to complete this online course.
  • These entry requirements will be confirmed through information collected on the enrolment form and during the enrolment interview.

How will you learn online?

This is a blended online delivery model which incorporates trainer-led synchronous online zoom classroom sessions for 3 hours per week in the evening, a monthly one-hour one-on-one mentoring session with your trainer (zoom, phone), plus you will need to complete 15 hours per week undertaking structured self-paced study.

All online learning and assessment materials are accessed via the student online portal. You will have the support of an online trainer & assessor throughout your online studies.

Online Learner Support

Hader Institute of Education provides support to all online learners through the trainer and the Hader Institute of Education Learner Support Officer.

Online Assessment requirements

The online assessment is conducted using a combination of realistic workplace tasks, projects, knowledge tests, responses to case studies, and completing practical demonstrations. The following provides a brief explanation of the assessment methods that are to be applied: Written tasks; Case Studies; Practical Activities and Demonstrations.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants can apply for recognition of their existing skills and knowledge that are relevant to the units of competency within the program. See the Hader Institute of Education Learner Handbook and policies and procedures.

Subjects

To successfully achieve the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Online you must complete the units below:

CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTAID011 Provide first aid (need to have completed unit previously and provide a valid First Aid certificate)
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

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