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Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
- CHC43215
Training provided by Partners in Training Australia, RTO 21837.
Course Overview – Make a Difference in Alcohol and Other Drugs Support
Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges related to substance use? The Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to support people affected by alcohol and other drug issues. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you to provide meaningful interventions, promote healthier lifestyles, and assist in community-based support services.
Throughout this course, you’ll develop the expertise to work effectively with individuals in recovery, implement harm-reduction strategies, and contribute to community education and health promotion. You'll gain a deep understanding of the social and psychological factors influencing substance use and build the communication, teamwork, and case management skills needed to work across a range of services.
Graduates can pursue rewarding roles in residential rehabilitation centres, withdrawal and detox services, outreach programs, and community organisations. You’ll be equipped to support clients under the supervision of qualified practitioners while making a tangible difference in their wellbeing and long-term outcomes.
This course offers flexible study options to suit your lifestyle, whether you're starting a new career or building on your existing experience. Begin your journey into a career that changes lives—enquire now and take the first step toward a meaningful future in the alcohol and other drugs sector.
Course Essentials
Qualification Code: CHC43215
Qualification Name: Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (with community services electives)
Recognition: Nationally recognised - meets Australian Qualifications Framework
Study mode: Classroom-based
Class time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Duration: Approximately 11 months
Assessment: Knowledge evidence, direct demonstration and observation, portfolios, projects, role plays, case studies and presentations.
Practical Placement Hours: 80 hours (Minimum)
Admin Fee: $110 (Upfront & non-refundable)
Tuition Fee if eligible for Government funding: $300 (No Concession) or $60 (Concession or Asylum Seeker) or $0 (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander)
Requirements
Interested in this course? Here's what you need to know before diving in:
Education: There are no formal education entry requirements for this course. However, students will be expected to undertake study for unit HLTAID011 Provide First Aid at another education provider if they do not hold this unit.
Minimum Age: This course is only open to those aged 18 and above.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy: Partners in Training Australia want to make sure this course is the perfect fit for you, so they’ll assess your language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills before enrolment.
Enrolment Application & Pre-Training Review: Ready to take the first step with Partners in Training Australia? You can enrol and do your pre-training review face-to-face by attending one of their onsite Information Sessions or online via Zoom. Easy peasy!
Equipment: You will use Cloud Assess, an online cloud-based platform to access all course materials and submit assessments. Therefore, you'll need a trusty laptop or iPad with internet connectivity to complete research, course assessments, and to check your emails from Partners in Training Australia. It is also compulsory to bring your laptop or iPad to class.
Police Check and Working With Children's Check: Safety is a top priority, which is why these checks are needed before you can start your practical placement. Let's make sure everyone feels secure and comfortable.
Course Units
To be awarded the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, you must successfully complete 16 of 17 units of competency (and provide Partners in Training Australia with your Statement of Attainment for unit HLTAID011 for the purpose of Credit Transfer).
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context (Core)
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues (Core)
CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues (Core)
CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans (Core)
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs (Core)
CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions (Core)
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships (Core)
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically (Core)
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues (Core)
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships (Core)
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients (Elective)
CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide (Elective)
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (Elective)
CHCSOH001 Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness (Elective)
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practiced for direct client care (Elective)
HLTAID011 Provide first aid (via Credit Transfer) (Core)
HLTAHA044 Work within a community rehabilitation environment (Elective Units Group D)
Course Fees & Payment Plans
If you are eligible for Skills First Funding your fees are: $110 Admin Fee (upfront and non-refundable) + a $300 Tuition Fee.
Concession or Asylum Seeker students pay the $110 Admin Fee (upfront and non-refundable) + $60 Tuition Fee.
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students pay the $110 Admin Fee (upfront and non-refundable) + $0 Tuition Fee.
Payment plans: Skills First funded students who pay a $300 Tuition Fee can access a payment plan if they cannot pay this in full at the time of enrolment or by Day 1 of the course. Payment plan options are:
1. an Ezidebit payment plan or a Centrepay arrangement, with a minimum of $55 per fortnight until the balance is fully paid; your first payment must be made by Day 1 of the scheduled course start date.
2. if you are on Centrelink, you are able to fill out a form for Centrepay.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students are not eligible for a payment plan but must pay their Admin Fee at the time of enrolment or by Day 1 of the course.
If you are not eligible for Victorian government funding, you can still undertake the course as a Fee For Service student. Students in this category automatically go onto a payment plan to pay off their Tuition Fees. Elect to pay 10 x monthly instalments of $700, or 20 x fortnightly instalments of $350. Your first payment must be made by Day 1 of the scheduled course start date.
Course fees: $110 Admin Fee (upfront and non-refundable) + $7,000 Tuition Fee
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 providing the course. This doesn't guarantee your acceptance into the course at Partners in Training Australia nor is it a part of their enrolment process.
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:
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Further discuss your eligibility.
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Ensure you have read over the study details suitability for the course.Speak further about your career goals and
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Give you additional information and answer any further questions you may have.
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 organise Partners in Training Australia to contact you and invite you to attend one of their information sessions.
3. Information Session
The course information session is your opportunity to speak to one of Partners in Training Australia's friendly course advisors, listen to valuable information about the course and ask them as many questions as you need. Then, if you choose to study the qualification, you’ll complete an enrolment application form. Attendance at an information session is compulsory if you want to enrol.
To apply to enrol, you will need your:
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Unique Student Identifier (USI) - Create your USI here.
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Victorian Student Number (VSN) - Only required if you are 24 years of age or less at the time of enrolment.
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Evidence of Citizenship/Residency such as a Green Medicare Card.
Please have these documents with you at the Information Session. Completion of the Enrolment Application Form does not guarantee enrolment. A Partners in Training Australia Authorised Delegate will review your application and determine the progression of enrolment.
A Partners In Training Australia Information Session covers:
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Information about their registered training organisation and available course locations.
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Qualification details and any course entry requirements.
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Expected hours of study, Student Handbook, Refund policy and other policies you need to be aware of.
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Course Fees including payment plan options.
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Student Support mechanisms in place.
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Further study and employment pathways available to you upon course completion.
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Mandatory practical placement hours that form part of the course and how placement is organised.
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Any Working with Children Check &/or Police Check requirements.
The Information/ Enrolment Session is designed to provide enough time to:
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Determine whether your eligible for a Victorian Skills First government subsidised training place.
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Confirm your course fees.
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Assess your Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills (LLN).
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Conduct a Pre-Training Review with you.
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Have you complete the enrolment form.
4. Confirmation of Enrolment and Day 1 of Class
Prior to the course start date, Partners in Training Australia will contact you via email to confirm whether they have accepted your application to enrol. If you’re accepted, they’ll confirm the start date of the course, the name/email of your Trainer, the name/email of your allocated Training Coordinator, course venue and location, your course fees, fee payment information etc.
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