Overview
On the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs at Open Colleges you’ll become a skilled support worker who can assess a client’s specialised needs. Make a positive impact on your community today.
The nationally recognised CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs is designed to help you intervene in the lives of everyday people who are suffering from addiction. You’ll gain the skills to make a real difference to people's lives in this growing field with increasing job opportunities.
This course includes a mandatory work placement to help you build essential practical skills. You'll need to complete 120 hours of placement, which is made easier through Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with trusted provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your placement for you, so you can stay focused on your studies. It's a great way to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field.
Job Outcomes
- Case Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Drug and Alcohol Worker
- Family Support Worker
Job Skills
- Rehabilitation of clients
- Community services
- Effective communication skills
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- CHCCOM002 : Use communication to build relationships
- CHCLEG001 : Work legally and ethically
- CHCMHS007 : Work effectively in trauma informed care
- CHCCCS004 : Assess co-existing needs
- CHCMHS005 : Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCDIV001 : Work with diverse people
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 18 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Sydney, Australia
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 24 other Short Courses in Public Health in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
There are no specific academic score requirements for entry into this programme. Please visit the Open Colleges website to view all entry requirements.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Self-paced
- Study anywhere, on any device
- No exams
Tuition Fees
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents4040 AUD / year≈ 4040 AUD / year
Funding
This is a fee-for-service course; government funding is not available. Payment plans are available. Discounts apply when you pay upfront, check the Open Colleges website for the latest promotion.