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TrainSmart Australia

CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Please note that government subsidy is not available for this course. However, TrainSmart Australia is able to offer flexible payment options, such as interest-free payment plans and government loans through the Commonwealth.

The impact of alcohol and drug addiction is a rippling effect, which causes harm not only to the individual affected by addiction but also to their families and communities around them.

With the CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs, you will learn all the skills of the trade required to assist and counsel clients affected by substance abuse. You will learn how to provide rehabilitation services and effectively communicate with clients to assess and fulfil their needs.

Students who study this course can become counsellors and support workers for individuals and groups affected by a dependency on alcohol and other drugs.

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Delivery mode:
Online

Average duration:
12 months

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Entry Requirements

Prior to being enrolled into this course, TrainSmart Australia must reasonably believe that the applicant is academically suited and displays competence for the course requirements including meeting any of the set entry requirements. This is determined by either:

  • The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of an Australian year 12 certificate of education; or,
  • The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of a Certificate IV qualification (or above) that was delivered as a part of the AQF (Australian Qualification Framework) that can be verified by the issuing organisation or the USI (unique student identifier) transcript or,
  • The student completing the Core Skills Profile for Adults online assessment passing at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy. TrainSmart Australia must also reasonably believe that the student displays that competence.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,150 weekly pay
$1,150 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,736 weekly pay
$3,500 weekly pay
$2,115 weekly pay
$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

Government funding is not available for this course. However, TrainSmart Australia offers flexible payment options such as interest-free payment plans.

The maximum tuition fee for this course is $7,500. Your fee payment options are:

  • Upfront payment
  • VET Student Loans – Australian government income contingent loan which allows you to study now and pay later†.
  • Interest Free Payment Plan – No deposit, no interest payment plans.

†VET Student Loans are subject to students meeting eligibility requirements. VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth.

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About this provider

Whether you want to upskill to make yourself more employable in your field, or you’re looking to change careers altogether, TrainSmart Australia offers a wide range of courses that are sure to suit your needs.

All our courses are approved and accredited by both the government and relevant industry bodies, which means you’ll be ready to hit the ground running.

Operating since: 2007
Legal name: SMR Learning Services Pty Ltd t/a TrainSmart Australia, New Horizons Learning Centre (Perth) (RTO 51771)
RTO code: 51771

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