Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Program Details

• Program Code & Title

  CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drug.

• Subjects

  The CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs requires 17 Subjects:

  Core Subjects:

  CHCAOD001 – Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
  CHCAOD004 – Assess needs of clients 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
  HLTAID003 – Provide first aid

  Elective Subjects:

  CHCCCS003 – Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
  CHCDFV001 – Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
  CHCCDE004 – Implement participation and engagement strategies
  CHCEDU001 – Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
  CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice

  All other electives available on request.

  
  Credit Transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and skills assessment.

• Entry Requirements

  There are no entry requirements for this program however Students are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review and a Language Literacy Numeracy and Digital Literacy Assessment. 

  These will assist with determining suitability and relevance into course entry and identification of any support needs. 

  The ability to obtain a Police Check - Police Check required for industry work placement 

• Assessment

  Assessment Methods may include: 

  • Written Questions 
  • Project Work 
  • Case Study’s 
  • Role plays 
  • Workplace Based Tasks
  • Workplace Observation

• Duration and Intensity

  Traineeship: Estimated duration 104 Weeks 

  Non-Traineeship: Estimated duration 52 Weeks 

• Delivery Mode

  TMG College Australia provides the following delivery options: 

  Face to Face Training 

  In person Classroom Based training delivered at TMG College Australia sites. Face to Face delivery includes both theory and practical activities which are supported by structured Work Placement. 

  Structured Work Placement 

  As part of this course, Students will be required to undertake a minimum 120 hour’s practical placement in a Residential Care or Community Care Setting. 

  Offsite Training 

  TMG College Australia can deliver training and undertake assessments using facilities at a Students Workplace, or in a mobile manner (e.g. delivery at a regional/remote location for a specific period or for a specific training course).  

  Mixed Mode Training 

  A combination of various delivery modes. Also known as "Mixed Delivery" or "Blended Learning". This includes Online, Face to Face and Workplace Based.

• Pathways

  Students who successfully complete this program may pathway into further study options, including:

  • CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services

  or higher level of qualifications in the CHC package.

• Your Career

  This program provides you with the skills and knowledge to undertake job roles such as:

  • Case worker
  • Family support worker
  • Community support worker
  • Outreach worker
  • Detoxification worker
  • Support worker / Drug and alcohol worker

• Fees & Eligibility

  Enrolment Fees:
  Without Concession - $126.80
  With Concession - $25.36
  
  

  *Job Trainer Enrolment Fee , eligibility criteria applies

   

  Fee For Service - $6,450.00

  The student tuition fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. 

  This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TMG College Australia encourage individuals with disabilities to access training subsidised through the Skills First Program. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this training.

  Skill First Eligibility 1. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident* or New Zealand Citizen. 2. You must not have completed the same AQF level qualification or higher than the course you wish to enrol in, unless under 20 years of age on 1 January this year. 3. You must not have commenced or be scheduled to commence more than two Victorian Government subsidised courses this year; and 4. You must not be currently enrolled in two or more Victorian Government subsidised courses.

  Traineeship incentives may be applicable on full time/ part time basis, subject to eligibility. Enrolment fees apply.

  This is a JobTrainer Funded Course. A person can participate under JobTrainer if they are:
  • 17 to 24 years old when the course starts; or
  • a job seeker of any age; and 
  • have not commenced a full qualification under JobTrainer before.

   

  *Formal confirmation of permanent residence granted by the Department of Home Affairs (or its successor) AND the student’s foreign passport or ImmiCard required 

• Locations

  This Qualification is available in the following regions: 

  • Melbourne CBD 
  • Box Hill 
  • Werribee 

• Upcoming Classes

  

• Credit Transfer

  We provide Credit Transfer with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of Qualification if the CT request is equivalent in content and learning outcomes with TMG’s matched qualifications.

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

  We provide Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where student work experience or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. RPL result is subject to the quality and amount of the evidence submitted by the Student to TMG.