CHCSS00093 Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set
This course will equip you to support individuals struggling with addiction. Working through the learning materials, you will develop the skills required to assess, support, educate, and counsel people with drug and alcohol issues within the community.
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For more details about this course click on the Course Information below:
CHCSS00093 Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set Course Information Brochure
Duration
This is an online, self-directed course delivered via our online portal, Booth Online. You will have a maximum of six months from enrolment to complete this course.
Date
Anytime from February 1 - October 31, 2027
Delivery Mode
Online, self-directed learning
Trainers
Cassandra Makin
Fees
$1,236 AUD This fee includes all learning and assessment resources, online support and assessment services for a period of six months.
Government Funding
Support for TSA Personnel
The Salvation Army is committed to supporting the professional development of its personnel. Course fee discounts are available to Salvation Army officers and employees. Personnel are encouraged to contact the Vocational Training team to discuss available course fee discounts.
Funding assistance may also be available to eligible personnel in accordance with the Personnel Development Policy and Procedure. Please refer to the Personnel Development Policy and Procedure for information about eligibility and how to apply.
Who should consider this training
This course is suitable for support workers providing services to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues, in particular workers with existing experience or qualifications in direct client care roles seeking to broaden their skills.
Important Things to Know
Approximately 15 hours a week should be set aside for study.
We recommend students allocate a minimum of 15 hours per week to work through the Learner Guides, online activities and assessments.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, it is most suited to individuals who have existing experience or qualifications in direct client care roles seeking to broaden their skills. This course is open to Australian residents. Unfortunately, we are not registered to accept international students. The eligibility of students will be confirmed during enrolment.
Course Structure
This skill set is a nationally recognised qualification which requires the successful completion of four units over a six month period.
Units
- CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
- CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
Pathways
One qualification – three pathways:
Pathway 1 - New
- If you are new to alcohol and other drugs work
- Aspiring worker in the area of alcohol and other drugs
Pathway 2 - RPL
- Currently work in the sector with no formal qualification
- You are currently working as an AOD worker, who has the experience but not the qualification.
Pathway 3 - Upgrade
- Needing to specialise in an area of community work
- You already hold a qualification in Community Services but looking to specialise in an area.
Upon successful completion of all assessment tasks, and being deemed competent in all units, you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment.
You can also transition into the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs or CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs and receive credit for the four units of competency.
Ready to Apply?
We'd love to hear from you. To register your interest, email vtoenquiries@ebc.edu.au.
2027 enrolment intake:
• Enrolments are accepted from February 1 to October 31, 2027.
An online enrolment application link will be sent to you when the intake opens.