Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 11:02 AM AWST
23/07/2026 11:02 AM AWST
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Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drug issues
Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drug issues
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCAOD411A
CHCAOD411A
State Code
D2229
D2229
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/08/2012
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/08/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to provide a range of intervention strategies to address alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues within the scope of an individual's treatment plan
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for intervention
- 1.1 Obtain information about the intervention from the treatment plan
- 1.2 Determine client availability according to organisation protocols
- 1.3 Determine availability of appropriate space and resources, if required
- 1.4 Plan the intervention, in line with the needs of the person with AOD issues and specifications of the treatment plan
2. Conduct intervention
- 2.1 Confirm the person's understanding of the intervention
- 2.2 Obtain informed consent from the person before commencing the intervention
- 2.3 Report any misunderstanding or confusion experienced by the person to a supervisor in a timely manner
- 2.5 Guide the person to participate in the intervention as defined in the treatment plan
- 2.6 Identify and note any difficulties the person experiences completing intervention requirements and report to supervisor in a timely manner
- 2.7 Identify and manage compliance issues, including subjective and objective reporting of the person's response to the intervention, and report to supervisor in a timely manner
- 2.8 Provide feedback to the person to reinforce their understanding of intervention and progress
- 2.9 Seek assistance when the person presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge
- 2.10 Report difficulties of the person with AOD issues to supervisor for advice before continuing the planned intervention
3. Report and document information
- 3.1 Provide progress feedback to supervisor
- 3.2 Report difficulties and concerns of the person to supervisor in a timely manner
- 3.3 Implement variations to the intervention according to the instructions of supervisor
- 3.4 Document information about the intervention according to the organisation's protocols
- 3.5 Use appropriate terminology to document consumer response, outcomes and identified problems related to the intervention
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Client may include:
Person with AOD issues, their families and personal network
Information may include:
That provided by other services via referral
Doctor's or other professional's reports
Information provided by family or support network
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Client may include:
Person with AOD issues, their families and personal network
Information may include:
That provided by other services via referral
Doctor's or other professional's reports
Information provided by family or support network
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Competency must be demonstrated in a real work environment
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over contexts applicable to the work environment
Consistency in performance should consider the work environment, worker's role and responsibilities in the workplace
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment of this unit include access to a workplace or simulated workplace where assessment may occur
Method of assessment:
In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons
Related units:
This unit of competency is recommended to be assessed in conjunction with a first aid unit
Depending on jurisdiction and job role, this may be:
HLTFA311A Apply first aidor
HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Competency must be demonstrated in a real work environment
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over contexts applicable to the work environment
Consistency in performance should consider the work environment, worker's role and responsibilities in the workplace
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment of this unit include access to a workplace or simulated workplace where assessment may occur
Method of assessment:
In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons
Related units:
This unit of competency is recommended to be assessed in conjunction with a first aid unit
Depending on jurisdiction and job role, this may be:
HLTFA311A Apply first aidor
HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVC80 | CHCAOD006 | Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J014 | CHC40412 | Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs | Qualification |
| D281 | CHC40408 | Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work | Qualification |
| J015 | CHC40512 | Certificate IV in Mental Health | Qualification |