CHC41702 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work
Qualification: Certificate IV (AQF)
Training Package: CHC02 Community Services
TAFE NSW Course No: 3256
This course is for people who work or want to work in the alcohol and other drugs field and related fields within the community services and health industry. You will learn about interviewing; initial client assessment; and preventative, educational and other community strategies relevant to the alcohol and other drugs field.
Student Responsibilities in Work Placement: In many TAFE NSW courses, some of the learning and assessment occurs in the workplace or a simulated workplace. A simulated workplace is very similar to a real workplace and may have clients, but is usually within a TAFE NSW campus. TAFE NSW has a responsibility to protect members of the public (and the students themselves) from being harmed by students taking part in workplace or simulated workplace learning.
If there is evidence that your skills or behaviour could present a risk to yourself or other people in the workplace, you may not be allowed to participate in a work placement, at least for a period of time.
To help you understand your responsibilities in the workplace, you will be given a code of practice which indicates expected standards of behaviour. Your teacher will explain to you and your workplace supervisor the range of duties for which you have the skills and knowledge. You must not carry out duties other than those indicated by your teacher.
You need to take particular care if workplace clients are people who may be in vulnerable circumstances - for example, people who are frail, children, young people, people with a disability or people who are receiving a type of service which may put them in vulnerable circumstances (for example, massage therapy or nursing care).
A Prohibited Employment Declaration must be signed by students in courses where contact will be made with children and young people. Your teacher will give you more information about this.
Students who have committed a breach of discipline or who are assessed as presenting a significant risk to themselves or others during work placement may be prevented from undertaking or continuing further work placement. This may mean they will not complete the course. Your teacher or an enrolling officer can provide you with more information about this policy.
If you are unsure about whether it may prevent you from completing a course you could discuss the matter with a staff member of TAFE NSW Counselling and Career Services. In some circumstances students may be required to undertake a criminal records check or a Working with Children Check.
Career Opportunities: Drug and alcohol worker, needle exchange worker, client-support worker.
Articulation: When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in a range of Certificate IV and Diploma courses in Community Services including Community Welfare Work, Youth Work, Mental Health Work (non-clinical), Disability Work and in the Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs Work. You may also be eligible for more advanced study outside TAFE NSW.
Entry Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent, or Year 10 or equivalent with completion of a relevant Statement of Attainment in Community Services Work.
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Competency Units |
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| Core: | |
| 3256X | Workplace learning 1 - AOD |
| 3256Y | Workplace learning II - AOD |
| CHCAOD2C | Orientation to the alcohol and other drugs sector |
| CHCAOD6B | Work with clients who are intoxicated |
| CHCAOD8C | Assess the needs of clients who have alcohol and/or other drugs issues |
| CHCCHILD1C | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm |
| CHCCOM3C | Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships |
| CHCCS301A | Work within a legal and ethical framework |
| CHCCS401A | Facilitate co-operative behaviour |
| CHCCS402A | Respond holistically to client issues |
| CHCCS405A | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
| CHCNET4A | Work with other services |
| CHCOHS301A | Participate in workplace safety procedures |
| CHCORG5B | Maintain an effective work environment |
| HLTFA1A | Apply basic First Aid |
| Electives: Contact the Campus for Details | |
Semester 1, 2008: Places may still be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.
Campuses:
Ballina - contact the Head Teacher, Lisa Skinner on (02) 6681 8900.
Semester 1, 2009: North Coast Institute Application form by 31 October, 2008. Late applications will be accepted.
Campuses:
Ballina - Continuing course. Places may be available in some modules. Part-time day, Monday and Tuesday, 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, 10 hours per week for 36 weeks. Contact the campus for more information on (02) 6681 8900.
