This qualification could help you plan a career in a community services role that specialises in helping people deal with their drug and alcohol issues. It will prepare you to enter the workforce in a community services role and will give you the skills to deal with clients who are facing a variety of problems related to drugs and/or alcohol. This qualification can be done as a stand-alone course, or to supplement further study and provide an area of specialisation to gain a specific job role.
This comprehensive certificate focuses on the two main areas of demand in the alcohol and other drugs sector: outreach work and community work. Gain skills to begin a career where your specialised knowledge will be relevant across a variety of community services settings such as mental health and youth work. A work placement is included to give you real life experience to ensure you are job ready upon graduation.
Gain practical skills and experience to help people suffering from substance abuse by taking up the CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs.
Our Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs course will equip you with knowledge and practical skills, so you can help others break-away from their drug and alcohol dependency.
The course covers aspects of counselling including promoting better health, rehabilitation and counselling those who have long-term addiction. In our 12-month course, you will learn skills to effectively communicate with clients, assess their needs and develop programs that will encourage people to make better life choices.