Overview
This program is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people either wishing to enter or already working in the alcohol and other drug work field. Our programs are delivered by well qualified and experienced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers within a community setting. We use Aboriginal learning techniques such as yarning circles to come up with ideas, learn from each other and build on existing life skills & experiences. Additional tutorial hours are on offer should you require extra support with your assessments. The program provides you with specialist skills and equips you with the skills needed to work in the Alcohol and other drug field. Many of our graduates have gained jobs in the field of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous community organisations.
Qualification: Qualification: |
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs CHC43215 |
Program No: Program No: |
C4-YC10 |
Campus: Campus: |
CIT Reid |
Duration: Duration: |
1 semester full-time after you have completed a Certificate III in Community Services (approx. 15 hours per week) OR part-time equivalent. This course is part of a suite of courses including a Certificate III and two Certificate IVs. Most CIT students will complete all 3 qualifications in 1 Year (CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services and CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs and CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services).
Alternatively, you can complete the Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs CHC43215 in 2 semesters (full-time, approximately 15 hours per week) OR part-time equivalent. |
Cost Info: Cost Info: |
The 2021 Semester 1 enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total program cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.
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Indicative Cost: Indicative Cost: |
$2,510
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Likely Job Outcome: Likely Job Outcome: |
Students who successfully complete this qualification seek employment in the sector in such occupations as:
- Case worker - Community support worker - Outreach Worker - Detoxification Worker - Drug and Alcohol Worker |
Enrolment Type: Application Type: |
Standard |
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Additional Information
This program has a compulsory work placement (80 hours in total). CIT teachers coordinate placements. Before undertaking any work placement you must be eligible to apply for, and hold a 'Working with Vulnerable People Check'.
Before undertaking any work placement, you must:
- at least 18 years of age
- be eligible to apply for, and hold a 'Working with Vulnerable People Check' and
- have a current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 Provide first aid).
Information will be provided on enrolment.
By enrolling, CIT assumes you have checked and met these entry requirements. CIT staff will confirm either before or within the first few weeks of classes.
The preferred pathway is for all learners to complete a Certificate III in Community Services at CIT (CHC32015).
On entry, you will need to demonstrate appropriate literacy skills by undertaking a literacy assessment. We have embedded literacy into our program to support your learning and success.
Skills Recognition
Entry Requirements
The preferred pathway is for all learners to complete a Certificate III in Community Services at CIT (CHC32015).
On entry, you will need to demonstrate appropriate literacy skills by undertaking a literacy assessment. We have embedded literacy into our program to support your learning and success.
To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Literacy Skills Information
We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your program of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this program. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level program. Please visit Foundation Skills.
Transition Information
Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.
Subject Information
Complete 17 subjects
Core: Complete all 12
- CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
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CIT Code: |
CLTS145 |
Cost: |
Standard $88.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work
respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and
situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
This unit applies to all workers. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CHCCOM002
Use communication to build relationships
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CIT Code: |
COMM498 |
Cost: |
Standard $121.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to apply specific
communication techniques to establish, build and maintain
relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders based on
respect and trust. This unit applies to work across a range of
workplace contexts where workers at all levels may communicate with
individuals and/or groups both in person and in writing. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CHCPRP001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
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CIT Code: |
COMM499 |
Cost: |
Standard $176.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify
networking and collaboration needs and develop formal and informal
partnerships to enhance service delivery and improve professional
practice. This unit applies to work in all industry sectors, and to
individuals who take pro-active responsibility for improving
collaboration between workers and organisations. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- HLTAID003
Provide first aid
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CIT Code: |
HESC497 |
Cost: |
Standard $116.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a
first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who
may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of
situations, including community and workplace settings. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CHCAOD001
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
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CIT Code: |
HUSE493 |
Cost: |
Standard $176.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish
and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the
alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector. This unit applies to workers who
come into contact with clients affected by alcohol and other drugs.
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Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
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CIT Code: |
HUSE500 |
Cost: |
Standard $176.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish
relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with
people who are living with mental health issues. This unit applies to
support workers in contexts outside the mental health sector, but who
come into contact with people with mental health issues. The services
and support provided are not mental health specific. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
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CIT Code: |
LEGL219 |
Cost: |
Standard $121.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify
and work within the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to an
individual job role. This unit applies to community services and
health workers who play a proactive role in identifying and meeting
their legal and ethical responsibilities. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CHCCCS004
Assess co-existing needs
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CIT Code: |
WELF456 |
Cost: |
Standard $176.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess
the diverse and multi-faceted needs of people and determine both
internal and external services required to meet those needs. This unit
applies in a range of community service contexts. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CHCAOD004
Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
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CIT Code: |
WELF459 |
Cost: |
Standard $298.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare
for and conduct assessments of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) clients
to determine eligibility, service requirements and referral needs.
This includes knowledge of factors affecting assessment for a range of
different client groups including different genders, youth, older
people, mandated and voluntary clients, Aboriginal and/or Torres
Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically
diverse backgrounds. This unit applies to people involved in the
assessment of clients with AOD issues using established organisation
or jurisdictional AOD assessment tools. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CHCAOD006
Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs
issues
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CIT Code: |
WELF460 |
Cost: |
Standard $154.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm,
conduct and monitor intervention strategies to address alcohol and
other drugs (AOD) issues. This unit applies to workers who provide
support to people with AOD issues within the scope of an established
individual treatment plan. Interventions would be ongoing and be
conducted under the guidance of a supervisor. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CHCAOD009
Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs
treatment plans
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CIT Code: |
WELF462 |
Cost: |
Standard $165.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work
collaboratively with clients to establish treatment goals, and to
develop and evaluate individual treatment plans to meet those goals.
This unit applies to workers who develop treatment plans with, and
for, clients with alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues on the basis of
an existing assessment and within established organisation guidelines.
Depending on the context, development of the plan may be autonomous or
collaborative. Workers may or may not be the person conducting the
assessment. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CHCCCS014
Provide brief interventions
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CIT Code: |
WELF463 |
Cost: |
Standard $165.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess
intervention needs, and then to implement and monitor brief
intervention strategies for people at various stages of the change
process. This unit applies to workers in a range of community services
contexts. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
Electives: Complete 5
- HLTWHS006
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
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CIT Code: |
HESC522 |
Cost: |
Standard $55.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain
health and wellbeing by preventing and managing personal stress. This
unit applies to work in a range of health and community services
settings, in particular work roles that operate in high stress
situations and circumstances. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CHCGRP002
Plan and conduct group activities
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CIT Code: |
HUSE512 |
Cost: |
Standard $154.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to
establish, lead and participate in a groups using a collaborative,
strengths-based approach. This unit applies to any individual involved
in planning and leading group activities. Groups may be formal or
informal. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CHCAOD002
Work with clients who are intoxicated
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CIT Code: |
WELF458 |
Cost: |
Standard $110.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond
to the immediate and ongoing needs of people intoxicated by alcohol
and/or other drugs, with a focus on harm minimisation. This unit
applies to people working in alcohol and other drugs (AOD) services
and other community service delivery contexts. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CHCCCS019
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
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CIT Code: |
WELF464 |
Cost: |
Standard $99.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise
situations where people may be in imminent crisis, and then to work
collaboratively to minimise any safety concerns and make plans to
access required support services. This unit applies to any community
services worker involved in crisis intervention. Management of the
crisis may involve face-to-face, telephone or remote contact with
persons involved. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural
safety
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CIT Code: |
YURA101 |
Cost: |
Standard $55.00
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Description: |
The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the
workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop
strategies to enhance cultural safety. This unit applies to people
working in a broad range of roles including those involved in direct
client service, program planning, development and evaluation contexts.
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Prerequisites: |
Nil |
- CHCADV001
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
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CIT Code: |
HUSE491 |
Cost: |
Standard $220.00
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Description: |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist
clients to identify their rights, voice their needs and concerns and
realise their interests, rights and needs. This unit applies to
workers of all levels in a range of health or community services
settings who provide services using a human rights based approach and
have direct interaction with clients. |
Prerequisites: |
Nil |
Related Courses
More Information
For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au