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CHC53215

Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Study Method
Blended, Online, Virtual
Institution
Hader Institute of Education Pty Ltd
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
Anytime
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Hader Institute of Education Pty Ltd Courses
  • This is NOT a free course. Flexible payment plans are available.

Course Overview

Make a difference in your community and enjoy a rewarding career.

If you want to help others in your community improve their lives and enjoy a rewarding career, consider studying the CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs. The Australian Government is putting more resources into this area and the number of professionals required to work in this field is expected to increase three-fold over the next decade.

Giving back to your community can be very rewarding.

This qualification ensures you have the necessary skills and knowledge to help those who are addicted to alcohol and drugs. The course covers aspects of Alcohol and Other Drugs intervention and strategies, referral, education and health promotion programs, supporting clients through the recovery process, and managing client relationships.

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Who's It For?

  • The target participants for this course delivery are those wishing to work within the drug and alcohol rehabilitation sector. These could include ex-clients who are accessing training for personal reasons, family or friends of ex-clients, or those interested in seeking knowledge in the drug and alcohol rehabilitation industry
  • This course is designed to meet the needs of those who work under broad supervision and guidance to provide services to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues

Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Alcohol and Drugs Case Worker
  • Community Support Worker
  • Outreach Worker
  • Community Rehabilitation
  • Support Worker
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What You'll Learn

  • You will learn how to provide services to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues. This includes; counselling, referral and promotion services

Recognition

<p>Nationally recognised training logo.</p>
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location

Locations

New South WalesNorthern TerritoryQueenslandSouth AustraliaTasmaniaVictoriaWestern Australia australia-map
  • New South Wales
  • Northern Territory
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia

Duration Study Load

  • 12 months

Delivery

  • This is a blended course. Your learning resources are available online, and you will have weekly virtual face to face training workshops each term, one-on-one mentoring with your trainer (virtual, phone)
  • You will have the support of a trainer/assessor throughout your studies
  • This is combined with online self-paced learning (we recommend 15 hours per week)

Entry Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have completed their education to a level which is equivalent to an Australian Senior High School Year 12 or has completed an AQF Certificate IV level qualification.
  • Have suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform tasks related to recording workplace documents including reading and writing detailed reports, case notes, reports and other documents, interpreting workplace policy and procedure and reporting hazards. Learners are required to pass an online LLN assessment test
  • Have sound computer skills to navigate simple software to complete the online component of this course and must be able to use intermediate level Word features in order to produce and present word-processed documents/ reports.
  • Have access to a laptop and internet to complete this online course.
  • These entry requirements will be confirmed through information collected on the enrolment form and during the enrolment interview.
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Course Features

Student Support

  • Hader Institute of Education provides comprehensive student support throughout your course. You will have access to a trainer with extensive experience and expertise in the course content and industry sector. In addition, you will have access to administrative support, and our career guidance service

Who is responsible for your training?

  • Hader Institute of Education is responsible under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 for the quality of the training and assessment being delivered in this course and for the issuance of all AQF certificates

National recognition

  • These competencies have been drawn from the nationally endorsed industry training package the Community Services Training Package (CHC)
  • On successfully completing the training and assessment, the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs qualification will be issued. A transcript listing all units of competency will also be issued
  • The qualification and units of competency are nationally recognised and provide individuals with a valuable qualification that can be applied throughout Australia and the wider children’s services community
  • Hader Institute of Education will issue a qualification within 30 days of the final assessment being completed

Recognition Of Prior Learning

  • Applicants can apply for recognition of their existing skills and knowledge that are relevant to the units of competency within the program

Professional Recognition

Nationally Recognised Training You Can Trust

At Hader Institute of Education, we’re proud to be a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), delivering nationally recognised qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Our courses are accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), ensuring they meet rigorous education standards and industry relevance.

Our qualifications are recognised across Australia by employers, government bodies, and educational institutions—empowering our students with real credentials that open real doors.

Whether you’re looking to launch a new career, upskill, or progress into further study, your training with Hader is backed by a name that industry and employers trust.

Assessment

The assessment is conducted using a combination of realistic workplace tasks, projects, knowledge tests, responses to case studies and feedback from supervisors. The following provides a brief explanation of the assessment methods that are to be applied:

  • Written tasks
  • Case Study
  • Practical Activities and Demonstrations
  • Supervisor Report

Subjects

Course Units
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCOM006Establish and manage client relationships
HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment
CHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCADV005Provide systems advocacy services
CHCMHS009Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
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Payment Options

  • Interest-free student loans

  • Direct debit payment plans

  • Upfront payment

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About Hader Institute of Education Pty Ltd

We believe in a future where everyone feels included, connected, valued and belongs. We’re in business to empower people to help each other on their paths to discovery and transformation.
Connected online learning in Mental Health, Youth Work, Community Services and Alcohol & Other Drugs.
At Hader Institute of Education, we recognise that education is the pathway to opportunity. We are the leading online education and training provider to individuals wanting to pursue a career in Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs and Counselling. This is a responsibility we take seriously.
Mental and substance use disorder doesn’t just affect the individual, but also the wider community. As people who care deeply about our fellow humans, we show up in this education sector wholeheartedly, with a desire to create positive and lasting change.
Ours is a relatively new business. We knew that starting a new organisation at this time – came with a responsibility to look beyond “business-as-usual”. That’s why we are using our business to create the kind of positive change that society truly needs.
This goes directly to who we are at Hader and why we exist – we believe in a future where everyone feels included, connected, valued, and belongs.
This belief inspires our mission…through learning, community, and support, we’re here to empower people to help each other on their paths to discovery and transformation.
By focusing our efforts on supporting good mental health and wellbeing – through our people, learners, our industry, and the wider community – we help each other on our paths to self-discovery; together building a connected and inclusive future where we all belong.
Right now, we live in times of crisis, uncertainty and for many, self-doubt. But these times are also filled with great opportunities; to rise to the challenges we face and to demonstrate what human endeavour can achieve, especially when we work together.
This is the kind of stuff that dreams are made of. When we help people take control of their lives, we open the door to self-belief. The magic happens here. It’s where the impossible becomes possible and where people connect to the power of their dreams.
If ever there was a need for people to dream of a better, more connected, and inclusive future, now is that time. If this connects with you then come and join our community of fellow dreamers. ‍
Together, let’s make a difference, today.
Hader Institute of Education Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation RTO #45162.

Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Alcohol and Drugs Case Worker
  • Community Support Worker
  • Outreach Worker
  • Community Rehabilitation
  • Support Worker
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Recognition

<p>Nationally recognised training logo.</p>
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location

Locations

New South WalesNorthern TerritoryQueenslandSouth AustraliaTasmaniaVictoriaWestern Australia australia-map
  • New South Wales
  • Northern Territory
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia

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