Develop the skills required to provide a range of services and interventions to people with alcohol and other drug abuse problems.

You may find work in community-based organisations, residential rehabilitation services or outreach services.

• Location:
  Footscray Park and Industry
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Health and Community Services
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, Industry and Working in the Workplace
• Course code:
  CHC40408
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• case worker
• community support worker
• detoxification worker
• drug and alcohol worker
• family support worker
• outreach worker
• support worker

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Students will gain a theoretical knowledge base and a range of skills required to assist clients with alcohol and other drugs issues. Work may take place in a range of contexts such as community based organisations, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services.

Core Units

• Work Effectively in the Alcohol and Other Drugs Sector

  Unit code

  CHCAOD402B

• Assess Needs of Clients With Alcohol and / or Other Drugs Issues

  Unit code

  CHCAOD408A

• Provide Interventions for People With Alcohol and Other Drug Issues

  Unit code

  CHCAOD411A

• Undertake Case Management for Clients With Complex Needs

  Unit code

  CHCCM404A

• Use Targeted Communication Skills to Build Relationships

  Unit code

  CHCCOM403A

• Work Within a Relevant Legal and Ethical Framework

  Unit code

  CHCCS400B

• Follow Safety Procedures for Direct Care Work

  Unit code

  CHCOHS312B

Elective Units

• Support the Rights and Safety of Children and Young People

  Unit code

  CHCCHILD404A

• Respond Holistically to Client Issues and Refer Appropriately

  Unit code

  CHCCS422A

• Support Client Self Management

  Unit code

  CHCICS406A

• Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers

  Unit code

  HLTHIR403C

• Work With Clients Who Are Intoxicated

  Unit code

  CHCAOD406D

• Provide Alcohol and / or Other Drug Withdrawal Services

  Unit code

  CHCAOD409D

• Provide Services for Young People Appropriate to Their Needs and Circumstances

  Unit code

  CHCYTH506A

• Respond to Critical Situations

  Unit code

  CHCYTH407D

• Support Community Action

  Unit code

  CHCCD508C

• Work Within a Community Development Framework

  Unit code

  CHCCD412B

• Apply First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTFA301C

• Maintain an Effective Work Environment

  Unit code

  CHCORG405D

To achieve this qualification students must successfully complete 16 unit including 7 compulsory units and 9 elective units.

A wide range of elective units are available and may include units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages. Where appropriate, workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at this level or higher in other relevant Training Packages.

• TAFE: NA
• Year 12: NA
• International: NA
• Mature: NA
• Other: Students enrolled in other Community Services Programs are able to complete this qualification concurrently