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Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Who is This Course for?

This TAFE course is ideal for those who work or wish to work in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector, supporting people dealing with AOD issues. You'll gain the competencies required to work as a detoxification worker, case worker, drug and alcohol worker, family support worker, outreach worker and more.

The skills you gain will prepare you to work with different groups, including Aborigines, Torres Strait Islanders and people from non-English speaking backgrounds, in a range of settings such as community-based organisations, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services.

Quick Course Guide

Qualification: Certificate IV
Student support: Yes: Expert teacher & online support

Study time: Self-paced
Eg: 1 yr = 15 hrs/week
Pre-requisites: None

Delivery method: Online
Course materials: All course materials are provided

Enrolment dates: Enrol anytime - start now!
Assessment: By assignments + work placement + an online quiz

Delivered by: OTEN - #1 distance education TAFE provider
Resources required: Internet, email

Course Requirements

As part of the course assessment, you'll need to undertake supervised work placement for a total of 160 hours. This will help prepare you for professional alcohol and other drugs work in the community services industry. Your work placement will need to be pre-approved by OTEN.

You must also complete a Senior First Aid certificate in order to receive the Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about these requirements.

What Will I Learn?

You'll gain comprehensive knowledge about the alcohol and other drugs sector, as well as the provision of AOD programs and services in Australia. You'll also learn how to:

work with clients who are intoxicated
work with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
assess the needs of clients with AOD issues
facilitate co-operative behaviour
build and maintain strong relationships
provide support to clients with mental health and AOD issues

Maximise your employability - combine this course with the Certificate IV in Mental Health for a greater range of skills. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information.

Career-relevant and Accredited Course

Gain a qualification that's:

developed under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
government-accredited
nationally recognised
highly valued in the industry

You may be eligible for Austudy or Abstudy funding for this course. Please note that SEEK Learning is unable to advise you on eligibility. To determine your eligibility, you should contact Centrelink on 13 2490 (Austudy) or 13 2317 (Abstudy), or visit the Centrelink website for more details.

Course Structure

There are 15 units to be completed in this TAFE drug and alcohol course.

Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues
Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drug issues
Support the rights and safety of children and young people
Follow safety procedures for direct care work

Undertake case management for clients with complex needs
Provide needle and syringe services
Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
Establish and maintain effective networks
Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Work effectively in mental health settings
Provide support services to clients
Process and maintain workplace information

Flexible Study with Distance Learning

Fit your learning around your lifestyle - because the course is delivered online, you have the flexibility of when and where you wish to complete your drug and alcohol training.

Complete this TAFE course faster depending on the time you have available! This drug and alcohol training course is typically completed within 2 years, but you can finish earlier by increasing the time you dedicate to your studies.

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