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Hader Institute of Education

CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Alcohol addiction is the most common drug addiction in Australia. Help change this with this online nationally recognised qualification in alcohol and other drugs.

The CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs Online would suit those who want to help others in their community improve their lives and enjoy a rewarding career. 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.

This online qualification ensures you have the necessary skills and knowledge to help those who are addicted to alcohol and drugs. The online course covers aspects of Alcohol and Other Drugs intervention and strategies, referral, education and health promotion programs, supporting clients through the recovery process, and managing client relationships. Careers include roles as an Alcohol and Drugs Case Worker, Community Support Worker, Outreach Worker or Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker.

You will learn how to provide services to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues. This includes; counselling, referral and promotion services.

Additionally, this online course will teach you to communicate well with individuals addicted to drugs and alcohol and to assess their needs and develop programs to help them. You will cover aspects of alcohol and drug intervention and strategies, referral, education and health promotion programs, supporting clients through the recovery process, and managing client relationships.

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Delivery mode:
Online

Average duration:
12 months

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Entry Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have completed their education to a level which is equivalent to an Australian Senior High School Year 12 or has completed an AQF Certificate IV in Alcohol & Other Drugs.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
$1,652 weekly pay
Mental Health Social Worker
$1,736 weekly pay
Social Worker
$1,150 weekly pay
Substance Abuse Counsellor
$1,150 weekly pay
Welfare Worker
$1,150 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title
Average Salary
Aged Care Social Worker
$1,736 weekly pay
Anaesthetist
$3,500 weekly pay
Career Counsellor
$2,115 weekly pay
Community Development Manager
$1,920 weekly pay
Counsellor
$1,450 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

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About this provider

We believe in a future where everyone feels included, connected, valued and belongs. We’re in business to empower people to help each other on their paths to discovery and transformation.

Connected online learning in Mental Health, Youth Work, Community Services and Alcohol & Other Drugs.

Operating since: 2017
Legal name: Hader Institute of Education Pty Ltd
RTO code: 45162

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