CHCSS00093

Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set

The CHCSS00093 - Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set can be a steppingstone towards a rewarding career in the community services sector, where you can make a difference by supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by alcohol and drug issues.

By completing this skill set, you'll be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide support to individuals affected by drug and alcohol addiction. You'll be well prepared to pursue further study in this area or to gain employment in a range of drug and alcohol support roles.

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Nationally recognised

Duration Up to 6 Months

4 units of competency

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Course Summary

Duration

Up to 6 Months

Units

4 units of competency

If you're interested in pursuing a career in the drug and alcohol support sector, but need more experience in the field, our CHCSS00093 - Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set may be the perfect fit for you. This course will help you develop the general skills and knowledge required to support individuals affected by drug and alcohol addiction, making it an excellent option for anyone interested in exploring entry-level drug and alcohol support career opportunities.

Through this course, you'll learn about the effects of alcohol and other drugs on individuals, families, and communities, as well as the relevant legal and ethical frameworks in the drug and alcohol support sector. You'll develop key competencies that can prepare you for further study in this area, including how to provide support to individuals, implementing interventions, and monitoring progress.

What you'll learn:

This course comprises four units that can help you develop key competencies to prepare you for further study in alcohol and other drugs sector. In this course, you'll learn to:

Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues

Work in a simulated workplace

Upskilled's CHCSS00093 - Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set offers a simulated workplace that helps you develop practical skills and knowledge to work effectively in the drug and alcohol support sector. Through our customised learning platform, you'll have access to a simulated workplace where you'll work on tasks commonly done in a drug and alcohol support environment.

The aim of the simulated workplace is to provide you with a context to the assessment tasks you'll be required to complete, allowing you to apply your learning to real-world scenarios. This practical approach to learning will equip you with the skills and confidence you need to succeed in the field of drug and alcohol support.

Inclusions

Upskilled courses include specialised learning materials, and access to:

Upskilled’s fully customised online learning platform, MyUpskilled
Student Support Team
Specialist trainers

Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit Transfer

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) provided that you have supporting evidence of any prior education and work experience. This can either reduce your study load or shorten the duration of your course. Prior to enrolment, please speak with your Education Consultant for further details.

Following enrolment, you can request further information from Student Support. A trainer will then be assigned to assess your eligibility for RPL and/or CT.

Assessment

Upskilled takes evidence gathered from a variety of sources to deem a student as competent. Assessment processes might include some or all of the following:

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or credit transfer
summative and formative assignments
written reports and/or portfolio assessments
scenarios and/or case studies
projects
written/oral questions
regular training and assessment contact will be maintained by Upskilled in conjunction with the participant and their employer (where applicable). Critical dates during the program will be identified for participants to ensure compliance to assessment due dates, and attendance at monthly webinars as required.

Course Detail

If you're interested in pursuing a career in the drug and alcohol support sector, this course can help you develop the skills and knowledge required to provide effective support to individuals experiencing substance use and mental health issues.

Designed for beginners, this course is a great starting point for anyone who wants to enter the field and is suitable for those just starting their careers, changing careers, or anyone who wants to upskill in this area. By completing this course, you'll gain the necessary competencies to pursue further study or gain employment in the drug and alcohol support sector.

Course Structure

To satisfy the requirements of this qualification, you'll need to complete the following units of competency.

CHCAOD009

Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans

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.
CHCAOD001

Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

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.
CHCAOD006

Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues

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.
CHCAOD004

Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues

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.

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Entry requirements

Start date

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. To make sure you get the most out of training with us, the following enrolment process applies:

Once you have inquired, one of our friendly Education Consultants will contact you to ensure you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification.
A short language, literacy and numeracy assessment will need to be completed upon enrolment.

To successfully complete this course, we recommend the following:

Have the ability to read and write in English and display numeracy skills up to a minimum level of Year 10.
Have access to a modern computer with high-speed internet.
Have access to a device with audio/video recording and playback capabilities.
Have basic computing skills, including the ability to make and upload short videos.

Payment Options

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$1,530

RRP $1,800

When you pay upfront, you receive a 15% discount on your course fees.

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$62.50

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Career outcomes

This course will help you develop skills needed to pursue further study and prepare for work in the alcohol and other drugs sector.

The CHCSS00093 - Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set may benefit you if you're someone needing to develop skills in working effectively in mental health settings, the alcohol and other drugs sector, and working with clients who are intoxicated. This course can also help you learn how to assess the needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues, making it a suitable starting point for anyone looking to work in this field.

Education pathways

If you complete the CHCSS00093 - Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set, you may be able to pursue the CHC43215 - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs if you're interested in further study. Please contact our Education Consultants to learn more about our education pathways.

Educators

Our Alcohol and Other Drugs trainers at Upskilled are highly experienced and equipped with the skills and knowledge required to prepare you for a successful career in the industry. Our team of trainers specializes in the delivery of skills that will enable you to work effectively in mental health settings, the alcohol and other drugs sector, with clients who are intoxicated and assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues.

The trainers will provide support and guidance throughout your course and create opportunities for you to virtually collaborate with other students. They facilitate 'Ask Me Anything' sessions over Zoom where you can receive further support and guidance. It also gives you the opportunity to virtually collaborate with other students when undertaking your assessments.