CHC50208 - Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and Other Drugs)

This qualification applies to workers providing services to clients in relation to alcohol and other drugs issues

This qualification:

  • Includes counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services.
  • Requires high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting clients, the range of services available to them and health issues related to alcohol and drug use and misuse.

Entry requirements

To gain entry into this qualification a candidate must:

  • Be recently appointed or currently working in a community support alcohol and other drugs work role and have a relevant recognised higher education or vocational education qualification at Certificate IV or above.
  • Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs or equivalent.
  • Have sufficient work experience in the relevant sector to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
    • The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills.
    • A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required.
    • The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.

Course Structure

17 units must be selected for this qualification including 15 compulsory units and 2 elective units

Student Experiences

I am writing to you with a testimonial, concerning Ron Jones and the standard of training at AGB Training and recruitment. I started my training with AGB in 2007 and it has been my pleasure to have had Ron Jones as my trainer for the past 4 years. Ron Jones has provided myself with an excellent service which has fit in to the needs of myself and the organisation I work for. Ron has succeeded in running courses which are specific and relevant to the particular needs of the organisation I am employed. Ron facilitates the class in a way which allows students to interact, while learning skills and knowledge which can be applied to their individual roles. Ron has also provided excellent 1on1 specific and individually tailored teaching and coaching to all students which I have found to be extremely beneficial by all who have undertaken his training. I would definitely recommend Ron Jones and AGB Training to anyone wanting to further their education towards a change in employment or someone just wanting to upskill in their current position.

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Units
CHCAD504A - Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAOD402A - Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCAOD510A - Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drug issues
CHCAOD511B - Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drug issues
CHCAOD512A - Develop and implement a behaviour response plan
CHCAOD513A - Provide relapse prevention strategies
CHCCOM403A - Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS504A - Provide services to clients with complex needs
CHCCS521A - Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCW503A - Work intensively with clients
CHCICS305A - Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans
CHCMH504D - Provide a range of services to people with mental health issues
CHCORG428A - Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPOL501A - Access evidence and apply in practice
CHCPROM503A - Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
HLTHIR403B - Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404B - Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
HLTOHS400A - Maintain OHS processes