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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Students studying this course will gain career guidance from Hader Institute of Education and the Hader Clinic to help you prepare for your career.
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.
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.
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