- We are a private RTO and therefore government funding is not available. Please check eligibility requirements before enquiring
Course overview
Our nationally recognised CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs is designed to help you intervene in the lives of everyday people who are suffering from addiction. You’ll gain the skills to make a real difference to people’s lives in this growing field with increasing job opportunities.
Counselling has a very strong projected growth. In fact, over the next three years, up to 20,000 job openings are anticipated. Job Outlook analysts expect the demand for qualified Counsellors will continue to grow strongly in the future.
Who's It For?
This course is perfect for people who are looking to start a career helping persons experiencing substancce misuse or alcohol and other drug concerns.
The Certificate IV is also ideal for people who already work as a Case Worker or Support Worker, and are looking for additional skills to help them work with clients who struggle with drugs and alcohol.
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note – limitations do apply.
Job outcomes
- Case Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Detoxification Worker
- Drug And Alcohol Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Outreach Worker
- Support Worker
What you'll learn
During your studies, you will learn how to:
- Communicate with clients.
- Work with people who are under the influence of alcohol and other drugs.
- Work with people with mental health issues.
- Determine the needs of clients with alcohol and drugs issues.
- Develop and review treatment plans.
- Refer clients to other services, and work collaboratively with other care providers.
- Understand and work from a trauma informed care perspective.
- Work within legal and ethical guidelines.
Recognition
Study method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration study load
- Course duration: The duration for the course is maximum 18 months. As a self-paced online course, the time it will take you to complete is flexible and dependent on ability and time available
- Recommended hours per week: 17h
Entry requirements
This course does not require specific formal education qualifications. However, you must be a minimum of 18 years old to enrol. At Open Colleges, we’re passionate about helping you choose courses that are a perfect fit for your individual goals and aspirations. Please note that this course is not open to student visa holders. For personalised assistance and more information, please enquire now.
Work placement
Duration
This course contains a minimum of 120 hours of work placement.
What are the benefits?
- By undertaking a work placement you’ll get a chance to put the knowledge you’ve learned on your course into practice
- You’ll also develop practical, on-the-job skills and could make contacts that could help you find a job once you graduate
- Work placement is often the most rewarding part of a student’s course. Working face-to-face with clients and colleagues in your chosen field makes a huge difference to your career confidence
If you’d like to learn more about the work placement component of this course, get the course guide for further details.
Recognition of prior learning
We value the diverse skills and expertise you may have gained from various sources. These experiences can be acknowledged through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process
For a more comprehensive understanding of our RPL procedure, please refer to our Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, available in the Key Student Information section of our website. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options.
Assessment
- Multiple choice Quiz
- Projects
- Role plays
- Video
- Work Placement
- Written assignments
Materials
The following resources are provided to you via OpenSpace:
- Case studies
- Web links to additional readings, websites and video clips
- Learning activities
- Access to legislation relevant to the AOD sector
- News forums – giving up-to- date industry news
- Access to relevant articles and information sources
- Links to key organisations, journals, professional organisations and peak bodies for working in the mental health sector
- Relevant, curated websites from respected third party organisations e.g. National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) and the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC).
Additional information
Open Colleges offers this qualification in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197). The testamur will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.
Subjects
About Open Colleges
Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything. As an institution, it measures its success in the success of its students. With more than 100 years of experience in distance learning, Open Colleges has the expertise in delivering education and training to individuals seeking to launch, change or accelerate their careers.
Open Colleges Australia focuses on meeting the specific needs of adult learners by delivering highly flexible, accessible and affordable learning opportunities. Its unique learning model provides you with ultimate control – to study anywhere, anytime and at your own pace. Its online campus – OpenSpace – provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, collaboration with other learners and a comprehensive range of support services. Open Colleges is the perfect solution for time-poor students with busy schedules, as it makes getting your qualification possible from wherever you are.
Open Colleges is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 90796)
