Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
To meet the requirement of the Minimum Qualification Strategy this course is designed to provide candidates with the skills, knowledge and understanding to work autonomously at a day to day level in AOD withdrawal, youth, counselling, accommodation, outreach or residential services.
Pre-requisites
Applicants need to be currently employed or undertaking significant volunteering in the area of Health and
Community Services is required.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Candidates may apply for recognition of prior learning for one or more units. Please see the student handbook for more information.
Please be aware that evidence submitted for RPL cannot be returned. Applicants are encouraged to keep copies of their whole portfolio.
Course Description
Candidates will gain understanding, skills and knowledge of
assessments and interventions used while working with clients
who have substance use issues.
Assessment Strategies include:
Case scenarios & studies, short answer tests & essays,
simulations, quizzes, referral & treatment planning exercises,
interviews & scripted role plays.
First Aid:
Participants are required to provide WRT with a copy of their current First Aid Certificate (Level 1 HLTFA301B Apply First Aid) or above.
The first aid component must be gained externally to WRT at the participants own cost.
Please note: participants are charged only for the units they undertake with WRT and therefore are not charged for First Aid in course fees.
A written case must be put forward to the Senior trainer for consideration, showing justification for not supplying a First Aid certificate.
Essential skills and knowledge in this qualification include:-
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Bandaging
- Managing Toxic Substances
- Managing Bleeding
- Managing Broken bones
- Managing Consciousness
- Managing Choking and Knowledge of Coma Positions
Credit Transfer
Direct credit transfers for units a participant has gained previous competency in will be recognised. Please see our student handbook for further information on this process.
Topics include:
Expected study hours per week: 6-8
Course Duration: 13 Months
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Application Dates:
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Cost: $2275.00
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Course Structure:
| Subject: | Orientation to the AOD Sector |
| Units: | CHCAOD2C - Orientation to AOD Sector |
| Subject: | Working with Clients |
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| Subject: | Networking |
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| Subject: | Statutory Frameworks, Organisations and Policy |
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| Subject: | Respond Holistically to Client Issues |
| Units: | CHCCS402A - Respond holistically to client issues |
| Subject: | Utilise Specialist Communications Skills |
| Units: | CHCCOM3C - Utilise specialist communications skills |
| Subject: | Advanced Work with Clients |
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| Subject: | Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-workers |
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| Subject: | Orientation to Mental Health work |
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| Subject: | First Aid to be obtained from external provider |
| Units: | HLTFA1A or HLTFA2A |

