Hader Institute of Education Pty Ltd
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
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Course Information
Make a difference in your community and enjoy a rewarding career.
If you want to help others in your community improve their lives and enjoy a rewarding career, consider studying the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs. The Australian Government is putting more resources into this area and the number of professionals required to work in this field is expected to increase three-fold over the next decade.
Giving back to your community can be very rewarding.
This qualification prepares you for an entry-level role in the alcohol and other drugs sector, where you will provide services and interventions to clients with drug and alcohol dependency. The course will teach you how to provide a range of services and interventions for clients with AOD and other complex care issues.
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- 12 months: 4 x 10-week terms
- This is a blended course. Your learning resources are available online, and you will have weekly virtual face to face training workshops each term and one-on-one mentoring with your trainer (virtual, phone)
- You will have the support of a trainer/assessor throughout your studies
- This is combined with online self-paced learning (we recommend 15 hours per week)
- You will learn the principles of recovery-oriented practice, communication techniques to build and maintain relationships, and you will learn how to support people with alcohol and other drug issues
- There will be advice on skills and techniques which you can implement to promote recovery and well-being
- The CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs is ideal for people who are looking for a rewarding career helping others improve their lives who have been affected by alcohol and/or other drugs
- This course is for those wishing to work within the health sector, including drug and alcohol issues
Location
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Subjects
Note: HLTAID003 Provide first aid – This is a specialist unit, while this unit of competency is on our scope of registration, it is not offered by Hader Institute of Education in this delivery mode. Students are advised that the unit must be done before the work placement in Term 1.
Payment Option
Career Pathway
- Community Support Worker
- Alcohol and Drugs Worker
- Case Worker
Course Features
Student Support
- Hader Institute of Education provides comprehensive student support throughout your course. You will have access to a trainer with extensive experience and expertise in the course content and industry sector. In addition, you will have access to administrative support, and our career guidance service
Who is responsible for your training?
- Hader Institute of Education is responsible under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 for the quality of the training and assessment being delivered in this course and for the issuance of all AQF certificates
National recognition
- These competencies have been drawn from the nationally endorsed industry training package the Community Services Training Package (CHC)
- On successfully completing the training and assessment, the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs qualification will be issued. A transcript listing all units of competency will also be issued
- The qualification and units of competency are nationally recognised and provide individuals with a valuable qualification that can be applied throughout Australia and the wider children’s services community
- Hader Institute of Education will issue a qualification within 30 days of the final assessment being completed
Professional Recognition
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia
Nationally Recognised Training You Can Trust
At Hader Institute of Education, we’re proud to be a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), delivering nationally recognised qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Our courses are accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), ensuring they meet rigorous education standards and industry relevance.
Our qualifications are recognised across Australia by employers, government bodies, and educational institutions—empowering our students with real credentials that open real doors.
Whether you’re looking to launch a new career, upskill, or progress into further study, your training with Hader is backed by a name that industry and employers trust.
Eligibility
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Has completed their education to a level which is equivalent to an Australian Senior High School Year 12 or has completed an AQF Certificate IV level qualification
- Have suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform tasks related to recording workplace documents including reading and writing detailed reports, case notes, reports and other documents, interpreting workplace policy and procedure and reporting hazards. Learners are required to pass an online LLN assessment test at or above level 3 in reading, writing and numeracy
- Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete the online component of this course and must be able to use intermediate level Word features in order to produce and present word-processed documents/ reports
- Have access to a laptop and internet to complete this online course
- These entry requirements will be confirmed through information collected on the enrolment form and during the enrolment interview
- Applicants can apply for recognition of their existing skills and knowledge that are relevant to the units of competency within the program
Curriculum
The assessment is conducted using a combination of realistic workplace tasks, projects, knowledge tests, responses to case studies and feedback from supervisors. The following provides a brief explanation of the assessment methods that are to be applied:
- Written tasks
- Case Study
- Practical Activities and Demonstrations
- Supervisor Report
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