Modification History
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Release 1 |
New skill set. This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 3.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. New Skill Set |
Description
This skill set reflects the skill requirements for support workers providing services to clients with co-existing needs, including both alcohol and other drugs and mental health issues.
Units
CHCAOD007 Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management
CHCAOD008 Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
Pathways Information
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package, including the CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Nil.
Skill Set Requirements
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who:
• hold a qualification at Certificate IV level or higher in Alcohol and other Drugs, Mental Health or related field
or
• have skills equivalent to the qualification requirement validated through a recognition of prior learning process
or
• have substantial industry experience, on the job training and development along with supervisor assessment of capacity.
Target Group
This skill set is for workers with existing experience or qualifications in alcohol and other drugs, mental health or related fields seeking to broaden or deepen their skills.
Suggested words for Statement of Attainment
These competencies from the CHC Community Services Training Package meet industry requirements for support workers providing services to clients with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues.
