Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Alcohol addiction is the most common drug addiction in Australia. Help change this with this nationally recognised qualification in alcohol and other drugs.
Study from as little as $72, interest free, per week. For more information on the different payment options that suit your budget please call 03 8362 3113.
Study from as little as $64, interest free, per week. For more information on the different payment options that suit your budget please call 03 8362 3113.
About the course
The CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs would suit those want to help others in your community improve their lives and enjoy a rewarding career, consider studying the CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs. 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 qualification ensures you have the necessary skills and knowledge to help those who are addicted to alcohol and drugs. The 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.
What will you learn?
You will learn how to provide services to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues. This includes; counselling, referral and promotion services.
Additionally, this 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.
Possible career opportunities
- Case Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Drug and Alcohol Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Support Worker
- Counsellor
Details of the Course
If you want to help others in your community improve their lives and enjoy a rewarding career, you should consider studying the Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs. Alcohol and drugs dependency is a significant social problem and counsellors are in high demand. This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge so you can help others to break the dependency cycle. With fully self-funded options available, this is your opportunity to get on the right track to a rewarding career and brighter future!
The Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs is a nationally recognised qualification that will help you to communicate well with individuals and are able to assess their needs and develop programs to help those who are addicted to alcohol and drugs. Through completing this course, you will cover aspects of alcohol and other drugs intervention, strategies, referral, education and health promotion programs, supporting clients through the recovery process, and managing client relationships. This is a challenging and rewarding line of work for those who have a passion for helping others. Careers include working as a Counsellor, Service Coordinator, or Support Worker.
Student 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 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.
How will you learn?
This is a blended delivery model which incorporates Trainer led synchronous online zoom classroom sessions for 3 hours per week in the evening, a monthly one-hour one-on-one mentoring session with your trainer (zoom, phone)
plus you will need to complete 22 hours per week undertaking structured self-paced study.
All learning and assessment materials are accessed via the student online portal. You will have the support of a trainer/assessor throughout your studies.
Enquire about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) options if you are in the industry.
Complimentary Services and Career Guidance
Students studying this course will gain career guidance from Hader Institute of Education and the Hader Clinic to help you prepare for your career.
Available Units
To successfully achieve the CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs you must complete a total of 22 units including 16 core units and six elective units.
Core Units
What career could I have?
The Australian Government has pledged to fund more programs to help those who have alcohol and drug related issues and over the next ten years this will lead to an increase in support staff and counsellors in this area. Around 50,000 people are employed in this sector and this is expected to grow significantly over the next few years.
Possible careers include:
- Social Worker
- Alcohol and Drugs Advisor
- Support Worker
- Mental Health Worker
- Welfare Coordinator
- Dual Diagnosis Practitioner
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker
- Refugee Liaison Officer
- Mental Health Worker
Testimonials
“Very helpful and professional. I was made to feel extremely welcome and comfortable to ask any questions. I have found the online learning program to work very well so far. Weekly classes are helpful so that we have contact with our class and also Claire can provide not only the information but examples as well. A great arrangement that works well for all lifestyles. Having 3 young children this program is perfect for me. Really enjoying my course so far and very happy I made the decision to study with Hader.”
“My initial phone consultation was very detailed and affirming, and gave good advice as to which course would be suitable for me. Hader seems to be an institute that has a good reputation and good networks. The main attraction for me was that it has its own clinics, thereby allowing me to gain a placement more easily.”
“My experience with the Hader on-line learning program has been my best on-line learning experience to date. The weekly virtual classes is an invaluable part of my engagement with the learning. This is a people industry we are learning to work in and have that weekly engagement with my fellow students and the facilitator has made it a much more human experience.”
“The way the course is has made the study very easy. The flexibility has made it possible to do the course and work I found it refreshing to find all the staff on the same page and passionate about helping where needed. Also the accuracy of the delivery has been strong. During the assessments even when things where different to what they should have been it wasnʼt a problem. The issue was sorted quickly and thoroughly.”
Study from as little as $48, interest free, per week. For more information on the different payment options that suit your budget please call 03 8362 3113.
Study from as little as $72, interest free, per week. For more information on the different payment options that suit your budget please call 03 8362 3113.
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