Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work

Qualification
National Code:
CHC41702
State Code:
S287
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
09/09/2007
Approved Date
05/12/2003
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
450
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2007
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 09/09/2007 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

14 Units must be selected for this qualification including:
- 13 Compulsory units (11 plus 2)
- 1 Elective unit

COMPULSORY

Complete 13 of the compulsory units listed below

Select 2 of the following:

CHCAOD9C
CHCAOD10A
CHCCM2C
CHCCS403A
CHCPROM1A
CHCMH8A

Select Either

HLTFA1A

OR

HLTFA2A.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C9255 HLTFA402B Apply advanced first aid 40 Unit of competency
C9253 HLTFA301B Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
S2979 CHCAOD8C Assess the needs of clients who have alcohol and/or other drugs issues 70 Unit of competency
S3033 CHCCM2C Establish and monitor a case plan 55 Unit of competency
S3062 CHCCS401A Facilitate co-operative behaviour 35 Unit of competency
S3222 CHCORG5B Maintain an effective work environment 30 Unit of competency
S3876 CHCAOD2C Orientation to the alcohol and other drugs work 50 Unit of competency
S3196 CHCOHS301A Participate in workplace safety procedures 25 Unit of competency
S2980 CHCAOD9C Provide alcohol and/or other drug withdrawal services 55 Unit of competency
S3064 CHCCS403A Provide brief intervention 45 Unit of competency
S3190 CHCMH8A Provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues 80 Unit of competency
S3063 CHCCS402A Respond holistically to client issues 50 Unit of competency
S3160 CHCHPROM1A Share health information 40 Unit of competency
S3048 CHCCOM3C Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships 40 Unit of competency
S3066 CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
S2977 CHCAOD6B Work with clients who are intoxicated 35 Unit of competency
S2972 CHCAOD10A Work with clients who have alcohol and/or other drugs issues 60 Unit of competency
S3194 CHCNET4A Work with other services 55 Unit of competency
S3058 CHCCS301A Work within a legal and ethical framework. 40 Unit of competency
2.

ELECTIVES

Select 1 elective from the list below

OR

other Community Services units,

OR

units relevant to work undertaken in Community Services,

OR

a combination of the above.

See the Community Services Training Package (CHC02), for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S3073 CHCCS501A Assess and respond to individuals at risk of self-harm or suicide 80 Unit of competency
S3881 CHCCD4C Develop and implement community programs 55 Unit of competency
S3024 CHCCHILD1C Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm 30 Unit of competency
S3161 CHCHPROM2A Implement health promotion and community intervention 30 Unit of competency
S3187 CHCMH1B Orientation to mental health work 45 Unit of competency
C3526 BSBCMN206A Process and maintain workplace information 20 Unit of competency
S3067 CHCCS406A Provide education and support on health, wellbeing and parenting 55 Unit of competency
S3265 CHCRF2A Provide intervention support to children and families 45 Unit of competency
S3878 CHCAOD7C Provide needle and syringe services 10 Unit of competency
S3081 CHCCS9A Provide support services to clients 50 Unit of competency
S3284 CHCYTH10A Work effectively with the families of young people 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C018 CHC40299 Certificate IV in Community Services (Alcohol and Other Drugs Work) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D281 CHC40408 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code CHC41702 taken from the Community Services Training Package CHC02 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. CHC41702 is endorsed until 31 December 2005.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. For further information on this qualification please contact Tim Delaney, Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE on (08) 9239 8384.

3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by the Challenger TAFE on 10 September 2003.

4. This qualification was last edited by Challenger TAFE on 21 November 2003.

5. The First Aid units in Group 1 has been updated due to category I changes.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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