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This TAFE course is ideal for those who work or wish to work in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector, supporting people dealing with AOD issues. You'll gain the competencies required to work as a detoxification worker, case worker, drug and alcohol worker, family support worker, outreach worker and more.

The skills you gain will prepare you to work with different groups, including Aborigines, Torres Strait Islanders and people from non-English speaking backgrounds, in a range of settings such as community-based organisations, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services.

Course Requirements

As part of the course assessment, you'll need to undertake supervised work placement for a total of 160 hours. This will help prepare you for professional alcohol and other drugs work in the community services industry. Your work placement will need to be pre-approved by OTEN.

You must also complete a Senior First Aid certificate in order to receive the Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about these requirements.

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What Will I Learn?

You'll gain comprehensive knowledge about the alcohol and other drugs sector, as well as the provision of AOD programs and services in Australia. You'll also learn how to:

• Work with clients who are intoxicated
• Work with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
• Assess the needs of clients with AOD issues
• Facilitate co-operative behaviour
• Build and maintain strong relationships
• Provide support to clients with mental health and AOD issues

Maximise your employability - combine this course with the Certificate IV in Mental Health Work (Non-Clinical) for a greater range of skills. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information.

Why This Course & Why SEEK Learning?

Because OTEN TAFE vocational courses are developed in consultation with relevant industry and community groups, you can rest assured that your qualification is highly valued by industry employers, education and training providers and the wider community.

This TAFE certificate has been developed under the Australian Qualifications Framework, so it's government-accredited as well as a nationally recognised course.

Your TAFE qualification is likely to receive credit at a number of Australian universities. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more.

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Course Structure

There are 18 units to be completed in this TAFE drug and alcohol course. Orientation to the alcohol and other drugs work Work with clients who are intoxicated Assess the needs of clients who have alcohol and/or other drugs issues Work with clients who have alcohol and/or other drug issues Provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues Work within a legal and ethical framework Identify and respond to risk of harm Participate in workplace safety procedures Maintain an effective work environment Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships Facilitate co-operative behaviour Respond holistically to client issues Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers Work with other services Plan and conduct group activities Apply basic first aid Workplace learning 1 - Portfolio Workplace learning 2 - Portfolio