CHC50208 - Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and Other Drugs)

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Delivery methods

  • None

Subjects

Core

CHCAD504A Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAOD402A Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCAOD510A Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drugs issues
CHCAOD511B Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues
CHCAOD512A Develop and implement a behaviour response plan
CHCAOD513A Provide relapse prevention strategies
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS504A Provide services to clients with complex needs
CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients
CHCICS305A Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans
CHCMH504D Provide a range of services to people with mental health issues
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPOL501A Access evidence and apply in practice
CHCPROM503A Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
HLTOHS400A Maintain OHS processes

Elective

CHCCSL501A Work with a structured counselling framework
CHCCSL507A Support clients in decision-making processes

Other information

This qualification applies to workers providing services to clients in relation to alcohol and other drugs issues. The qualification includes counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services; and requires high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting clients, the range of services available to them and health issues related to alcohol and drug use and misuse.

Some of the career options open to you upon completing this qualification are

  • Alcohol and drugs worker
  • Community support worker
  • Community rehabilitation and support worker

Prerequisites

To gain entry into this qualification a candidate must:

  • Be recently appointed or currently working in a community support alcohol and other drugs work role and have a relevant recognised higher education or vocational education qualification at Certificate IV or above

OR

  • Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following qualification (or equivalent):
    • Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

OR

  • Have sufficient work experience in the relevant sector to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
    • The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
    • A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
    • The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.
Apply for a referral
Applying for your course is easy. Click on the red “APPLY” button and it will take you through to the referral form. Fill in this form, upload your identification (Medicare card and drivers licence) and push the “SUBMIT” button. The form is sent through to a consultant who will review your referral. Once your referral has been actioned you will receive a confirmation email.