Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and other drugs)
Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and other drugs)
CHC50212
J034
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to workers providing services to clients in relation to alcohol and other drugs issues.
The qualification:
Includes counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services
Requires high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting clients, the range of services available to them and health issues related to alcohol and drug use and misuse.
Occupational titles may include:
Alcohol and drugs worker
Community support worker
Community rehabilitation and support worker
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTo gain entry into this qualification a candidate must:
1. Be recently appointed or currently working in a community support alcohol and other drugs work role and have a relevant recognised higher education or vocational education qualification at Certificate IV or above
OR
2. Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following qualification (or equivalent): - CHC40412 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
OR
3. Have sufficient work experience in the relevant sector to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
- The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
- A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
- The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.
PACKAGING RULES
Seventeen (17) uni
1. Core Units
All fifteen (15) units must be completed.
2. Relevant Elective Units
Two (2) units may be completed from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D306 | CHC50208 | Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and other drugs) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWI8 | CHC53215 | Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
To gain entry into this qualification a candidate must:
1. Be recently appointed or currently working in a community support alcohol and other drugs work role and have a relevant recognised higher education or vocational education qualification at Certificate IV or above
OR
2. Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following qualification (or equivalent):
CHC40412 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
OR
3. Have sufficient work experience in the relevant sector to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.
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