Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
This program is designed to prepare you for work in the alcohol and other drugs sector.The qualification reflects the role of entry level workers who provide services and interventions to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues and /or implement health promotion and community interventions.Completion of the Certificate IV in Alcohol & Other Drugs is an industry requirement in order to be employed in a non-clinical setting.
You will develop the skills and knowledge to provide a range of services and interventions to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues and/or implement health promotion and community interventions.Graduates of the program may be employed in roles such as a case worker, community support worker, drug and alcohol worker, family support worker, needle & syringe program worker, outreach worker.They may be employed in organisations such as non-government, not-for profit, local government, Department of Health and Human Services, and in programs including day programs, residential rehabilitation services, home based outreach services, detoxification services, and needle & syringe programs.
Structure
C4364 Courses
C4364 Core Units - Select ALL Twelve (12) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work in an alcohol and other drugs context (CHCAOD001) | 80 | HWSS6083C | City Campus |
| Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues (CHCAOD004) | 135 | HWSS6084C | City Campus |
| Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues (CHCAOD006) | 70 | HWSS6085C | City Campus |
| Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans (CHCAOD009) | 75 | HWSS6086C | City Campus |
| Assess co-existing needs (CHCCCS004) | 80 | HWSS6069C | City Campus |
| Provide brief interventions (CHCCCS014) | 75 | HWSS6094C | City Campus |
| Use communication to build relationships (CHCCOM002) | 55 | MKTG7971C | City Campus |
| Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001) | 40 | GEDU6077C | City Campus |
| Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001) | 55 | HWSS6095C | City Campus |
| Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001) | 80 | OHTH5925C | City Campus |
| Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships (CHCPRP001) | 80 | HWSS6096C | City Campus |
| Provide first aid (HLTAID003) | 18 | OHTH5834C | City Campus |
C4364 Elective Units - Select Five (5) Courses. Note: Courses 051531-CHCAOD002 and 051533-CHCCCS003 are included for historical enrolments and are no longer delivered.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provide needle and syringe services (CHCAOD003) | 50 | HWSS6097C | City Campus |
| Establish self-directed recovery relationships (CHCMHS002) | 60 | OHTH5989C | City Campus |
| Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services (CHCAOD005) | 150 | HWSS6099C | City Campus |
| Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues (CHCMHS005) | 90 | HWSS6089C | City Campus |
| Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers (CHCMHS006) | 50 | OHTH5922C | City Campus |
| Work with clients who are intoxicated (CHCAOD002) | 50 | HWSS6098C | City Campus |
| Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide (CHCCCS003) | 110 | HWSS6100C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
There are no minimum entry requirements.
Selection task:
All applicants must submit a personal statement outlining:
- their reasons for wanting to study in the alcohol and other drugs sector
- their intended career path
- the personal strengths and attributes they will bring to the program
- details of any work experience.
Note: You must have a valid Working with Children Check and Police Check before going on placement.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification delivers competency-based training and assessment, designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform effectively in the work you are training for. Competency-based assessment allows you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to complete workplace activities, safely and consistently, at the standard required in your job, in a range of situations and environments. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks while explaining what you know about the task and the relevant work environment. It could also involve completing a project and reporting on the both the process and outcomes.
If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on the skills and knowledge you have demonstrated.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised. This process is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for RPL
- refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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