Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 5:17 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Qualification
National Code:
CHC43215
State Code:
AWK4
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Approved Date
30/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
780
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
23/12/2025
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 23/12/2025 Current Approved
3.00 08/04/2022 Replaced Approved
2.00 08/12/2015 Replaced Approved
1.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
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 is 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.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = seventeen (17)
- twelve (12) core units
- five (5) elective units, consisting of:
- at least three (3) units from the electives listed below
- up to two (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.
1. Core Units

All twelve (12) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC74 CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs 60 Unit of competency
AVC82 CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues 70 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
AVC78 CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans 40 Unit of competency
AVC62 CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions 45 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
AVC80 CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues 60 Unit of competency
AVC31 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
AVC85 CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context 55 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be completed.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC76 CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease 50 Unit of competency
ODI43 HLTOHC009 Apply and use basic oral health products 40 Unit of competency
AVA37 HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication 25 Unit of competency
OEL05 CHCCSM012 Coordinate complex case requirements 50 Unit of competency
AWA78 CHCGRP004 Deliver structured programs 35 Unit of competency
OEL31 CHCCDE023 Develop and deliver community projects 35 Unit of competency
OEL95 CHCCDE018 Develop and implement community programs 115 Unit of competency
AVB68 CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships 55 Unit of competency
OEI01 CHCDIS017 Facilitate community participation and social inclusion 50 Unit of competency
AVC70 CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery 60 Unit of competency
AVC68 CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour 35 Unit of competency
OEH25 CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support 125 Unit of competency
AVC96 CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients 55 Unit of competency
AVB64 CHCMHS006 Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers 40 Unit of competency
OEL86 CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk 45 Unit of competency
OEK77 CHCCDE020 Implement participation and engagement strategies 80 Unit of competency
AVB98 CHCEDU006 Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills 40 Unit of competency
AVC73 CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide 80 Unit of competency
ODI42 HLTOHC008 Inform and support patients and groups about oral health 40 Unit of competency
AVA33 HLTHPS010 Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet 45 Unit of competency
AUZ56 HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment 35 Unit of competency
AWA79 CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities 60 Unit of competency
AVC01 CHCEDU002 Plan health promotion and community intervention 30 Unit of competency
AWA81 CHCGRP003 Plan, facilitate and review psycho-educational groups 40 Unit of competency
OCE30 BSBINS201 Process and maintain workplace information 20 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
AVC84 CHCAOD005 Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services 55 Unit of competency
AVC03 CHCEDU001 Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies 45 Unit of competency
AVB97 CHCEDU007 Provide group education on consumer credit and debt 40 Unit of competency
AWA92 CHCFAM010 Provide intervention support to families 65 Unit of competency
AVC60 CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support 40 Unit of competency
AVC81 CHCAOD003 Provide needle and syringe services 10 Unit of competency
AVA11 HLTOHC004 Provide or assist with oral hygiene 30 Unit of competency
AWB06 CHCEDU009 Provide parenting, health and well-being education 70 Unit of competency
AVB67 CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services 55 Unit of competency
AVB65 CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues 80 Unit of competency
AVC59 CHCCCS018 Provide suicide bereavement support 40 Unit of competency
AWB33 CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence 45 Unit of competency
AVC58 CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations 40 Unit of competency
ODI63 HLTOHC007 Recognise and respond to oral health issues 25 Unit of competency
AVB19 HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 20 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
AVB79 CHCLLN001 Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs 35 Unit of competency
AVB96 CHCEDU008 Share health information 40 Unit of competency
OEH39 CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing 40 Unit of competency
AWA99 CHCFAM003 Support people to improve relationships 55 Unit of competency
OEK79 CHCPRT026 Support the rights and safety of children and young people 25 Unit of competency
OEL09 CHCSET004 Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia 50 Unit of competency
OEH29 CHCCCS037 Visit client residence 60 Unit of competency
AVB66 CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services 70 Unit of competency
OEM07 CHCYTH023 Work effectively with young people and their nominated carer or families 40 Unit of competency
OEJ51 CHCCDE022 Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities 30 Unit of competency
AVB99 CHCEDU005 Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs 40 Unit of competency
AVC83 CHCAOD002 Work with clients who are intoxicated 45 Unit of competency
OEK15 CHCSET003 Work with forced migrants 50 Unit of competency
ODJ30 CHCSOH013 Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness 80 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J014 CHC40412 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

N/A

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