Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
CHC53215
Care & communityDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
22Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
14Training providers
Apr 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CHC53215, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsCareers this can lead to
This course is a recognised way into 1 career. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs WorkerMental health support workerDrug and Alcohol Community Support WorkerCommunity Rehabilitation and Support WorkerCase Worker (Community Services)Assistant Community WorkerAssistant Community Services WorkerAssistant Community Health WorkerAlcohol and Other Drugs Community Rehabilitation WorkerOutreach Officer (Alcohol and Other Drugs)Mental Health Outreach Worker
Industries
Community Services
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for CHC53215 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 22 units: 16 core plus 6 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBFIM501Manage budgets and financial plans
CHCADV005Provide systems advocacy services
CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD002Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCAOD003Provide needle and syringe services
CHCAOD004Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD005Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services
CHCAOD006Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD007Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management
CHCAOD008Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD009Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS007Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS017Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCCDE004Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCDE006Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCOM006Establish and manage client relationships
CHCCSL001Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCSL002Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL003Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
CHCCSL007Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
CHCCSM003Work with carers and/or families in complex situations
CHCCSM004Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCDFV006Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDU001Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
CHCGMB001Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
CHCGMB002Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues
CHCINM001Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCLLN001Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
CHCMGT001Develop, implement and review quality framework
CHCMGT002Manage partnership agreements with service providers
CHCMHS002Establish self-directed recovery relationships
CHCMHS003Provide recovery oriented mental health services
CHCMHS004Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS005Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCMHS006Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers
CHCMHS007Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCMHS009Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
CHCMHS010Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
CHCMHS011Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCMHS012Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
CHCMHS013Implement trauma informed care
CHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP002Collaborate in professional practice
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCSOH002Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services
CHCSOH008Manage head lease
CHCSOH009Develop quality systems in line with registration standards
CHCVOL003Recruit, induct and support volunteers
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID009Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTAID014Provide Advanced First Aid
HLTHPS006Assist clients with medication
HLTHPS010Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
HLTOHC001Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTOHC002Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC003Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
HLTOHC004Provide or assist with oral hygiene
HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the CHC53215 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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