Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs
NEW COURSE - 08 Community Services Training Package.
The course is designed to enable candidates to extend their skills, knowledge and understanding of workplace policy and procedures, and to provide advanced interventions in the areas of counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services.
Pre-requisites:
Candidates are expected to be working in the AOD Sector
for a minimum of 2 years and/or have already
completed the Certificate IV in AOD Work or another Health
and Community Services Certificate.
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 a greater understanding and expertise
in assessments, interventions, clinical skills, supervision and
counselling. Selected units on counselling are integrated
into the course as well as more advanced work on statutory
requirements and organisational management.
Assessment Strategies include:
Case scenarios & studies, short answer tests & essays,
simulations, quizzes, referral & treatment planning exercises,
interviews, participation in online tutorials and assessments & scripted role plays.
Credit Transfer:
Direct credit transfers are available, see our student handbook for more information.
Application Dates:
Accepting applications now!
Expected study hours per week:6-8
Course Duration: 18 Months
Full Cost: $2800.00
Government Funded Price: $550.00*
You may be eligible for a Government Funded enrolment if you meet the following criteria:
You are an Australian citizen; ( OR A holder of a permanent visa; OR A holder of a Special Category Visa (sub-class 444); OR An East Timorese asylum seeker; OR A holder of a Temporary Protection Visa ) and you reside in Victoria.
And
You are under 20 years of age.
OR
The qualification you are applying for is higher than other qualifications you hold.
*This training is provided with Victorian Government funding, $550 represents the required student contribution. Enrolments are subject to available funding.
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Course Structure:Course requires completion of 17 units - 15 compulsory units and 2 electives:
- CHCAOD402A - Work effectively in the AOD sector
- CHCAD504A - Provide advocacy and representation services
- CHCAOD510A - Work effectively with clients with complex AOD issues
- CHCAOD511B - Provide advanced interventions to clients with AOD issues
- CHCCIS305A - Provide behaviour support in the context of individual plans
- CHCAOD512A - Develop and implement a behaviour response plan
- CHCAOD513A - Provide Relapse Prevention strategies
- CHCCOM403A - Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
- CHCCCS504A - Provide services to clients with complex needs
- CHCCW503A - Work intensively with clients
- CHCMH504D - Provide a range of services to people with mental health issues
- CHCORG428A - Reflect and improve own professional practice
- CHPOL501A - Access evidence and apply in practice
- CHCPROM503A - Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
- HLTOHS400A - Maintain OHS processes
ELECTIVES - choose 2
- CHCAOD409C - Provide alcohol and/or drug withdrawal services
- CHCINF505C - Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
- CHCCS403B - Provide brief intervention