Course 3257
CRICOS Code 051655E
National Code CHC51102 | Duration |
| | 2 years full time | | Tuition fee
A$ 20,800 per course Description
This course is for people who work or want to work in the alcohol and other drugs field and related fields within the community services and health industry. You will learn about interviewing and counselling; assessment and referral of clients; and preventative, educational and other community strategies relevant to the alcohol and other drugs field. You will also acquire skills in the provision of client services, planning and programming, networking, policy development and coordination of the work environment. Students in this course will be asked to complete a Student Declaration Form stating that their behaviour does not pose a serious threat to vulnerable people. Career Opportunities
Drug and alcohol worker, drug and alcohol counsellor, case manager, or community educator. Articulation
When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in a range of diploma courses in community services, welfare work, youth work, disabilities and aged care. You may also be eligible for more advanced study outside TAFE NSW. Entry Requirements - Year 12 or equivalent or qualify for mature-age entry
- Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work (3256) or equivalent
- IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 197 or equivalent
Course Structure
To receive the Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs Work students must complete 16 core units and a wide range of elective modules. Core Units - Workplace learning III - AOD
- Advocate for clients
- Work with clients who have alcohol and/or other drugs issues
- Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drug issues
- Assess the needs of clients who have alcohol and/or other drugs issues
- Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
- Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships
- Respond holistically to client issues
- Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
- Work with clients intensively
- Orientation to mental health work
- Work with other services
- Participate in workplace safety procedures
- Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures for a work place
- Reflect and improve upon professional practice
- Apply basic First Aid
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