CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Release 3

CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 3	Release 3 Supersedes and is equivalent to CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs release 2. Minor change to update First Aid units of competency.
Release 2	This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 3.0. Units of competency updated (see mapping at www.cshisc.com.au). Equivalent outcome.
Release 1	This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Change in packaging rules. Significant changes to core units.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of entry level workers who provide services and interventions to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues and/or implement health promotion and community interventions. Work in undertaken in contexts such as community based organisations, withdrawal services, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services under the guidance of other practitioners and professionals, with limited responsibility and within established parameters.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 17

12 core units

5 elective units, consisting of:

at least 3 units from the electives listed below

up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD004	Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD006	Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD009	Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCCS014	Provide brief interventions
CHCCOM002	Use communication to build relationships
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP001	Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
HLTAID011	Provide first aid

Elective units

CHCADV001	Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAOD002	Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCAOD003	Provide needle and syringe services
CHCAOD005	Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services
CHCCCS001	Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS003	Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS009	Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS017	Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018	Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCCCS019	Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS023	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS027	Visit client residence
CHCCDE002	Develop and implement community programs
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCDE006	Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCDE007	Develop and provide community projects
CHCCSM004	Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCDFV001	Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIS008	Facilitate community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDU001	Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
CHCEDU002	Plan health promotion and community intervention
CHCEDU005	Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs
CHCEDU006	Improve clients’ fundamental financial literacy skills
CHCEDU007	Provide group education on consumer credit and debt
CHCEDU008	Share health information
CHCEDU009	Provide parenting, health and well-being education
CHCFAM003	Support people to improve relationships
CHCFAM010	Provide intervention support to families
CHCGRP002	Plan and conduct group activities
CHCGRP003	Plan, facilitate and review psycho-educational groups
CHCGRP004	Deliver structured programs
CHCLLN001	Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
CHCMHS002	Establish self-directed recovery relationships
CHCMHS003	Provide recovery oriented mental health services
CHCMHS004	Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS005	Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCMHS006	Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCPRT002	Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCSET001	Work with forced migrants
CHCSET002	Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
CHCSOH001	Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCYTH011	Work effectively with young people and their families
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTHPS006	Assist clients with medication
HLTHPS010	Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
HLTOHC001	Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTOHC002	Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC003	Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
HLTOHC004	Provide or assist with oral hygiene
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment
BSBINM201	Process and maintain workplace information

Qualification Mapping Information

No equivalent qualification.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53