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Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (VIC Only) CHC43215

Study Method
In-class
Locations
Geelong
Provider
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
Feb
  • This course is eligible for JobTrainer and Free TAFE in 2021

Course Overview

The Certificate IV Alcohol and Other Drugs will give you the primary knowledge, skills and experience required to work with people experiencing alcohol and other drug issues. Roles may include:

  • AOD Clinician
  • Outreach worker
  • Case Manager

Work is undertaken in contexts such as organisations, withdrawal services, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services under the guidance of other practitioners and professionals, with limited responsibility and within established parameters.

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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Community support worker
  • Drug and alcohol worker
  • Support worker
  • Case worker
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Recognition

Nationally Recognised Training
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Geelong

Duration and Study Load

Full time 1 year 4 days a week

Delivery

Changes to delivery due to COVID-19

The Gordon is utilising Gordon Online, our digital learning management system to ensure students continue to learn and reach their study goals during isolation. Classes are being delivered live (in real-time) using audio-visual delivery methods. Where on-campus attendance is required to complete practical learning and assessments, student numbers are being managed to ensure social distancing can be observed.

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must be aged 18 years and over at the time of course commencement
  • Applicants are expected to have literacy skills at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3 and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2
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Recognition of Prior Learning

Each qualification is made up of units of study. To gain RPL, you will need to demonstrate that you have the required skills and knowledge to meet the competencies of the unit.

Assessment

Assessment for this course is based on:

  • Questions and Answers
  • Observation/Practical/Demonstrations
  • Assignment/Case study

Subjects

Core Units
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
CHCAOD004Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
CHCAOD009Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
CHCCCS014Provide brief interventions
And more!
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Payment Options

Course fees are made up of two components; tuition and materials fees. Due to the different level of Government subsidy available to students as published below, there are three possible fee levels for tuition fees; concession, standard and full fee. All levels of tuition available for this course are listed below. Only one will be applicable to you.

  • Concession – $654.00
  • Standard Tutiton – AUD $3,297.00
  • Full Fee Tuition – AUD $17,320.00
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About The Gordon Institute of TAFE

The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.

Gordon Institute of TAFE is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3044)