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Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
CHC43215

Training provided by Partners in Training Australia, RTO 21837.

Course Overview

The Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs 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. Work is undertaken in contexts such as community based organisations, withdrawal services, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services under the guidance of other practitioners and professionals, with limited responsibility and within established parameters.

 

Please note you will not be studying through Fresh Futures Australia but Partners in Training a Nationally Recognised Registered Training Organisation.

Course Essentials

Course Essentials

Qualification Code: CHC43215


Recognition: Nationally recognised - meets Australian Qualifications Framework.

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Study: Full-Time Study


Study mode: Classroom-based


Class time: 9.30am to 4.30pm


Duration: 12 Months

Revision: 2 x 7-hour revision sessions at which you must be able to demonstrate sufficient course progression to proceed in your course.

Assessments can include: Knowledge evidence, demonstrations and observations, presentations, projects, role plays, and case studies.

Practical Placement Hours: 100 hours (Minimum)

Admin Fee: $100 (Upfront & non-refundable)

Funded Tuition Fee: $100/ $20 (Indigenous)

Requirements

Education: There are no formal education entry requirements for this course.


Minimum Age: You will need to be at least 18 years old.


Language, Literacy and Numeracy: To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs Partners in Training will assess all students' language, literacy and numeracy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment. A Partners in Training course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you and identify additional support where required.


Enrolment Application & Pre-Training Review: To be done during the Information Session or Online.


Equipment: Throughout your studies, you will be required to complete your research and assessments as well as accessing your emails using a desktop/laptop with internet availability.


Police Check & Working with Children Check: This qualification requires you to hold current and satisfactory checks in order for you to undertake practical placement hours.

Requirements

Potential job titles:

Typical employers of drug & alcohol workers:

  • Detoxification worker

  • Case Worker (Community Services)

  • Family Support Worker

  • Support Worker (Community Services)

  • Alcohol and drugs Community Support Worker

  • Outreach Officer (Alcohol and Other Drugs)

  • Mental Health Outreach Worker

  • Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker

  • Clinical Service Clinics

  • Local Health clinics

  • Detoxification departments

  • Outreach facilities

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

  • Youth Mental Health Services

  • Hospital and Health Services

  • Mission Australia - Red Cross

  • The Salvation Army

  • Education Departments

  • Government institutions

  • Welfare agencies

  • Private businesses

  • Community development groups

  • Police Academy (This course is not an entry requirement)

Responsibilities

As an Alcohol and Drugs Worker some tasks you could perform throughout your day can include:

  • Outreach work - visiting substance users and helping with immediate needs

  • Drop-in centre - work talking to clients about their needs and finding ways of supporting them towards recovery

  • Counselling and rehabilitation - giving support and dealing with the causes of substance misuse

  • Arrest referral work - supporting clients arrested for drugrelated offences

  • Education and training - helping clients access services

  • Healthcare - working as a specialist nurse in an addiction clinic

  • Needle exchange - providing clean sharps and giving advice on how to use substances safely

Skills and Interests

As an Alcohol and Drugs Worker some personal attributes should be:

  • Empathy and a calm, caring approach

  • An understanding of substance misuse issues and their impact on people

  • A non-judgemental attitude

  • The ability to build trusting relationships

  • Excellent communication and listening skills

  • The ability to work closely with a range of different organisations

  • Tact and sensitivity patience and resilience

  • Good organisational and planning skills

  • The ability to relate to people from all backgrounds

  • Patience and perseverance, for coping with challenges and setbacks

  • A non-judging attitude initiative, enthusiasm and motivation

  • Skills in researching, analysing statistics and writing reports

  • Commitment to equality and diversity

Skills and Interests

What you'll learn

Throughout your studies, you will discover the knowledge of

  • Developing and delivering a range of relapse prevention strategies for people with AOD issues

  • Developing and implementing a behaviour response plan

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and colleagues

  • Providing services to people with complex needs

  • Supporting the recovery process

  • Trauma informed care

  • Supporting people with co-existing issues

  • Assess promote and review emotional and physical wellbeing

  • Communication techniques to build and maintain relationships

Course Units

To be awarded the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs , you must successfully complete the following 17 units of competency:
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of client 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
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCSOH001 Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

Course Units

Assessment

Assessment is an important part of your learning and is required in order for you to gain a nationally recognised qualification or statement of attainment. To be assessed as competent, you are required to undertake supervised workplace experience in a relevant community services delivery setting involving, for example, direct client work, community education or community development, with evidence provided by your supervisor contributing to assessment of your ability to work at this level.

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Assessment methods may include (but are not limited to):
- Practical Placement
- Interviews
- Demonstrations
- A Portfolio
- Product Design

Trainer Support

Partners in Training hand selects their trainers to ensure that they have the vocational competencies, current industry skills and current knowledge in skills and vocational training. You will be exposed to various trainers throughout the duration of your course, each specialising in their given field available to assist you. This means that they are able to draw on their depth of experience in each class, creating a fulfilling, knowledgeable and enjoyable environment. All trainers hold relevant training and assessment qualifications.

Practical Placement Hours

This qualification requires you to hold a current and satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check to undertake workplace experience. You are required to undertake a minimum of 100 hours of workplace experience through work placement in a relevant community service delivery setting involving, for example, direct client work, community education or community development.

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Some examples of where your placement will be undertaken are:

  • Community Organisations

  • Volunteer Community Organisations

  • Health Facilities

  • Mental Health Clinics

  • Hospitals

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Please note in some cases travelling may be required.

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If you are currently working in the sector, your workplace may be used to undertake your practical placement hours, however, is subject to approval by the RTO.

Further Study

This qualification will provide you with a pathway to a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. Although it does not guarantee an employment outcome, the completion of this qualification could lead to your employment in the child care industry.

Working with Children's Check & Police Check

These checks are compulsory to gain in order to commence your work placement. It is recommended that you start to apply for these closer to your work placement commencement so they are relevant.

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The Working with Children Check assists in protecting children from sexual or physical harm by ensuring that people who work with, or care for them are subject to a screening process. If you are doing or intending to do child-related work and do not qualify for an exemption, you need a Check. Visit me for more information.
Children's Check: Approximately $130
Volunteer Card: Free

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The Victoria Police provides a service to all Victorians who wish to obtain a National Police Certificate for employment, voluntary work and occupation-related licensing or registration purposes. Information about an individual's criminal history will not be released without an applicant's written consent other than for law enforcement purposes. Visit me for more information. 
Police Check (Volunteer/Student Placement): Approximately $20

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*Prices are subject to change without warning.

Skills First Funding & Eligibility Criteria

Skills First is a Victorian Government scheme that helps people access subsidised vocational education and training. If you are eligible, the government will contribute to the cost of your course tuition fees.

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Eligibility criteria for Skills First government-subsidised training

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Citizenship/Residency
You must be:
1. an Australian citizen, or
2. a holder of a permanent visa, or
3. a New Zealand citizen (visa 444), or
4. an Asylum Seeker (though referral for government-subsidised training from the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre or the Australia Red Cross), or
5. a holder of one of the below visas (VEVO verification required):
* valid Bridging visa class E, or
* Safe Haven Enterprise visa, or
* Temporary Protection visa, or
* Bridging visa class F, or
* Humanitarian Stay (Temporary) (subclass 449) visa, or
* Temporary (Humanitarian Concern) (subclass 786) visa.

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New 2023 VIC Government funding eligibility rules – what’s NEW!

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1. Your prior education no longer matters!
Now you can enrol and study any qualification at Partners In Training Australia with government funding, regardless of what level of education you’ve completed in the past. This applies to all students!
Prior to this change, you had to ‘upskill’ to get government funding.. but now you don’t.

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2. Removal of ‘2 at level in a lifetime’ limit!
NOW you can study more than 2 courses that are at the same qualification level with government funding!
Prior to 1 January 2023, you could only study 2 of the same level qualifications with government funding in your lifetime.. but now you don’t.

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3. What hasn’t changed?
You can still only be studying no more than 2 government funded qualifications at any one point in time. This is known as the ‘2 in a year’ limit.

Course Fees & Payment Plans

If you are eligible your fees are:

$100 Administration Fee (Upfront & non-refundable) + $100 Tuition Fee/ $20 Tuition Fee (Indigenous) 

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Payment Plans
For eligible students, payment plans are available for the Tuition Fee of fortnightly payments of $50 + $50.

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If you do not meet the Funding Eligibility Criteria you can still undertake the course as a Fee For Service Student, your Tuition Fee is: $5,000 + $100 Admin Fee.

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Fee For Service students can seek help via Centrepay or Ezidebit.

Course Fees

Centrelink

Please note that some Centrelink Payments may be affected by undertaking study. We strongly advise you speak to your Centrelink Coordinator to see if you are affected. Fresh Futures Australia accepts no responsibility or liability for affected payments.

Meet your Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Partners in Training Australia is a family owned and operated vocational training organisation that has provided high-quality education across Australia for over a decade.

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They have Industry expertise in the Community Services and Health Care industries, which includes; Nursing, Aged Care, Early Childhood Education and a wide range of Community Services. They offer a variety of funding opportunities through State and Federal funding for eligible students and are located across Melbourne and Regional Victoria.

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Through their flexible training models, they are able to deliver training and assessment services that support training to fit effectively into the demands of work, family and social life.

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They offer experienced and professional trainers and assessors who have the most relevant and current skills and knowledge with strong industry links. Their trainers and assessors understand what Industry expectations are for graduates of nationally recognised qualifications and prepare you to hit the road running. Their training models are mapped to real job outcomes and requirements, providing their adult learners with the skills and knowledge needed in real job applications.

Enrolment Process

1. Fill out our Student Questionnaire
The Student Questionnaire is designed for me to get to know you a little better before I pass your details over to the RTO conducting the course. This doesn't guarantee your acceptance into the RTO nor is it a part of the enrolment paperwork.

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2. Speak to one of our Student Liaison Coordinators
Once you have completed your Student Questionnaire, one of our Student Liaison Coordinators will give you a courtesy call to:
- Further discuss your eligibility.
- Ensure you have read over the study details.
- Speak further about your career goals and suitability for the course.
- Give you additional information and answer any further questions you may have.

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If you decide that you would like to proceed with the application process after speaking with one of our Student Liaison Coordinators then we will invite you to an Information Session.

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3. Information Session
This Information Session is your opportunity to speak to Partners in Training's friendly team and listen to valuable information about the course, complete your application form and enrol. To complete the enrolment forms, you will need the following:

- Unique Student Identifier (USI) - Create your USI here. 
- Victorian Student Number (VSN) - Only required for students who have attended a Victorian school since 2009
- Evidence of Citizenship/Residency and Age such as Drivers Licence and Medicare Card.


Please have these documents with you during the information session. Completion of the Enrolment Application Form does not guarantee enrolment. A Partners in Training Authorised Delegate will review your form and determine the progression of enrolment.

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What will be covered
- General information about Partners in Training, industry areas and delivery locations
- Vocational Education & Training, learning pathways, course choice and industry based trainers
- Student Support
- Entry requirements, LLN Quiz, funding eligibility
- Course details, expected hours of study, student handbook, refund policy
- Practical placement (WWCC & Police Records Check)
- Fees and payment options
- The enrolment session – you can enrol on the day
- Your suitability for the course

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4. First day of class
Please note that the Information Session is compulsory for you to complete before your first day of class. If you miss your Information Session this may delay your course commencement date. All of your First Day details will be confirmed during the Information Session and reminders will be emailed and SMS to you.

In an effort to keep classes commencing on time, we need a little help from you. If you choose to submit your Student Questionnaire, we at Fresh Futures Australia take that as a sign you'd like to continue along the path of enrolment. If you are a little unsure then please ask away by filling the form at the bottom of the page with any further questions you may have.

In order for classes to commence, we need 15+ students. This allows a healthy classroom environment for everyone. If we are trying to give you a call and you see a missed call, voicemail or text message from us or the RTO please be courteous and give us a callback, even if it's just a notification that you are no longer interested. Our feelings won't be hurt.

We look forward to receiving your Student Questionnaire and speaking to you further about your career path.

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