Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs Work
National Code: CHC51102

Course Location and Contact Information

Course Description

This course is designed to link theory with practice and aims to provide graduates with the skills, knowledge and values required to work effectively in the Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) sector.

Career Opportunities

By 2007, all Department of Human Services funded organisations require employees who work with AOD issues to have an accredited AOD qualification.

Course Duration

The course is delivered over 12 months part-time and is a fast-tracked industry course. Classroom teaching occurs on Wednesday afternoons (2-5pm) and evenings (5:30-8:30pm). The mode of delivery is fleximode where most assessment tasks can be completed on the job, which reduces the number of hours students are required to attend classes. Fleximode delivery is available only to students who are working in an appropriate workplace that will enable them to complete assessment tasks on the job.

Course Commencement Dates

February 2007.

Entrance Requirements

Applicants must be at least 20 years of age at the commencement of the course and are required to have completed two years paid and/or volunteer work experience in the community services sector. Applicants must also be currently employed in a community services sector organisation with clients who have AOD issues.

Application Procedure

All applicants must attend a compulsory information session. Session dates can be obtained by contacting Health and Community Studies.

Applicants who meet the selection criteria must attend an interview at NMIT.

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.

Pathways to Further Study

While there is no formal articulation process, students who have successfully completed the course are encouraged to apply to tertiary institutions that offer courses in the human services/social welfare areas at undergraduate or graduate level.

Course Outline

Preliminary:

CHCAOD2C Orientation to Alcohol and Other Drugs Work

Packaging Rules

18 units must be selected for this qualification including:

- 13 Compulsory Units
- 5 Elective Units

Please Note: NMIT selects subjects in consultation with industry

Compulsory

CHCAD1C Advocate for Clients
CHCAOD10A Work with Clients who have Alcohol and/or Other Drugs Issues
CHCAOD11A Provide Advanced Interventions to Meet the Needs of Clients with Alcohol and/or Other Drug Issues
CHCAOD8C Assess the Needs of Clients Who Have Alcohol and/or Other Drugs Issues
CHCCS402A Respond Holistically to Client Issues
CHCCS405A Work Effectively with Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-workers
CHCCWI3B Work with Clients Intensively
CHCMH1B Orientation to Mental Health Work
CHCNET4 Work with Other Services
CHCORG28A Reflect and Improve Upon Professional Practice
CHCOHS401A Implement and Monitor OH&S Policies and Procedures for a Workplace
CHCCOM3C Utilise Specialist Communication Skills to Build Strong Relationships

Please note: These compulsory competencies may change due to the training package review.

The following five units have been selected as electives:

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods include:

• on-the-job projects
• assignments
• class participation
• presentations.

Materials

All materials will be supplied to students at a cost of $79 (subject to change).

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs Work.

Links

Information & Enrolment Sessions
Fees

Online Courses in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Contact Health & Community Studies

The Victorian Government makes a significant contribution to these programs.