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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.

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.

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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.

Why This Course & Why SEEK Learning?

Because OTEN TAFE vocational courses are developed in consultation with relevant industry and community groups, you can rest assured that your qualification is highly valued by industry employers, education and training providers and the wider community.

This TAFE certificate has been developed under the Australian Qualifications Framework, so it's government-accredited as well as a nationally recognised course.

Your TAFE qualification is likely to receive credit at a number of Australian universities. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more.

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.

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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

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