Course Overview

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This advanced course will equip you with specialist skills and knowledge including counselling, advocacy and education/health promotion as they relate to working with clients with alcohol, drug and mental health issues.

You will be able to further your career and apply for more challenging roles such as an Alcohol and Drug Counsellor in a variety of settings.

Our teaching staff have extensive experience in their field, allowing them to provide knowledge and practical advice in the classroom. A focus on developing work related skills means successful employment outcomes for graduating students.

If you cannot enrol in the whole course, you may enrol in individual units.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, Other Drugs and Mental Health).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

• Alcohol and Drugs Worker
• Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
• Community Support Worker
• Mental Health Community Worker
• Mental Health Outreach Worker
• Mental Health Rehabilitation Support Worker
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Dual Diagnosis Worker

Online Requirements

Participants will need access to a computer and an internet connection (broadband is preferred) and a headset (with microphone) to attend online classes.

You will need the internet to access the 'TAFE Virtual Campus' online learning platform and 'Elluminate', a virtual conferencing tool.

Entry Requirements

Completed the core units in

• Completed Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

or completed the core units in

• Completed Certificate IV in Mental Health

or 

• Sufficient current or previous work experience in the Health and/or Community Services industry

Assessment

Assessment includes workplace assessment and portfolios.

Opportunities For Further Study

• Some units may provide credit to other diploma qualifications in the Community Services training package.
• This course could lead to credit into the Bachelor of Community Welfare and Counselling at Monash University.
  

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
CHCAD504B	Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAOD402B	Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCAOD510B	Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drug issues
CHCAOD511C	Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drug issues
CHCAOD512B	Develop and implement a behaviour response plan (Note - prerequisite CHCICS305A)
CHCAOD513A	Provide relapse prevention strategies
CHCCOM403A	Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS504B	Provide services to clients with complex needs
CHCCW503A	Work intensively with clients
CHCMH401A	Work effectively in mental health settings
CHCMH402B	Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
CHCMH404B	Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process
CHCMH409A	Facilitate consumer, family and carer participation in the recovery process
CHCMH501A	Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery
CHCMH504E	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
HLTWHS401A	Maintain workplace WHS processes
Pre-requisite
CHCICS305A	Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans