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CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

National ID CHC43215 State ID AWK4

Make a difference to the lives of others

Assist with supporting clients with alcohol and drug issues

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This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on the Skills Ready page for further information.

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.

CampusesMount Lawley. Leederville.

When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024.

Study Mode Employer-based. On campus.

Make a difference to the lives of others

This qualification focuses on providing assessment and support to clients with alcohol and drug issues. You will learn about interviewing in the initial client assessment, responding to crisis, working with people with mental health concerns, and providing alcohol and other drugs (AOD) interventions.

  • Conduct an AOD assessment
  • Develop and implement a treatment plan
  • Provide brief interventions

Prior to enrolment into this qualification, please consider:

  • If you are under 18 years of age
  • Any criminal conviction as it will appear on your National Police Certificate (compulsory to obtain)
  • Any difficulty in communicating with either workers or clients. (I.e. difficulty with written or spoken English)
  • Difficulty with the manual tasks involved in personal care work, including lifting (e.g. 'bad back')
  • Ability to set aside between four and five days/week for attendance at classes, work placement and study
  • Likelihood of finding it difficult or distressing to provide personal care such as toileting and bathing for clients of any gender and varying ages
  • Ability to attend your work placement regularly and reliable
  • If you have the following attributes:
    • A desire to make a significant impact on people at a critical stage of their life
    • Enthusiastic and caring with a positive and proactive approach
    • Able to work with individuals presenting with complex needs and histories
    • Understanding of the needs of people from a diverse range of backgrounds
    • Good active listening and conflict resolution skills

Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.

Employer-based training offers a flexible, self-paced study program that combines workplace recognition of prior learning and individualised ‘gap’ training to attain your qualification. You must already be employed in a job role related to your course of study for more than 25 hours week and have at least 6 - 12 months experience in order to qualify for employer/work based mode of delivery.

This means every time you go to work you are learning and demonstrating competence whilst working towards your qualification. The flexibility of Employer-based training allows you to structure and perform learning and assessment in a way that fits into your professional and personal life.

Learning and assessment plans are created on an individual level in consultation with you and/or your employer. Assessment is conducted using numerous methods including practical demonstration and observation, question and answer interviews, written tasks, supervisor reports and workshops.

To enquire or enrol in the next intake please email workbased.cp@nmtafe.wa.edu.au.

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Mount Lawley
How Employer-based

Course fees

Indicative General fee $0.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
Elective  
National ID Unit title
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 6 Months
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Leederville
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $120.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $120.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
Elective  
National ID Unit title
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 6 Months
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Leederville
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $120.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $120.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
Elective  
National ID Unit title
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Mount Lawley
How Employer-based

Course fees

Indicative General fee $0.00
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )

Free training

The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page.  Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.

Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.

T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health 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
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
Elective  
National ID Unit title
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

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