Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

There are no formal educational perquisites for this course.

Age requirements:

Students are required to be at least 18 years of age.

English proficiency:

• Entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level; or
• Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; or
• 3 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

Computing:

• You will need access to a reliable computer and an internet connections, as well as basic computer skills.

Physical requirements:

Students will need to be reasonably physically fit to undertake the work placement as the tasks and activities associated with the work placement may involve manual handling and other physical activities.

First Aid requirements:

The unit HLTAID003/HLTAID011 Apply first aid (or its equivalent) is not delivered by Open Colleges. This unit can be satisfied via the completion of the nationally recognised unit of competency or its equivalent offered by an approved provider. You will need to provide a certified copy of a current certificate or Statement of Attainment to be provided credit for this unit.

Mental health skills:

During work placement you will be responsible for providing support and services to individuals and families experiencing mental health issues. This may include confidential individual, family, supporting families dealing with mental health issues, working with clients who have complex needs and working with children and young people experiencing abuse. It is important that you are able to work cooperatively in a team, act with cultural sensitivity, be accepting of diversity and be non-judgemental.

In this community services course, the subjects you will study include:

• CHCCOM002 – Use communication to build relationships
• CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
• CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma-informed care
• CHCCS004 – Assess co-existing needs
• CHCMH005 – Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• CHCCCS003 – Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid*
• CHCCCS014 – Provide brief interventions
• CHCAOD006 – Provide interventions for people with  alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD002 – Work with clients who are intoxicated
• CHCAOD004 – Asses need of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD009 – Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
• CHCMGS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
• CHCPRP001 – Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

The unit ‘HLTAID011 – Apply First Aid’ (or its equivalent) is not delivered by Open Colleges. This unit can be satisfied via the completion of the nationally recognised unit of competency or its equivalent offered by an approved provider.

120 hours of work placement is also required – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.