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Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues

Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCAOD006
State Code
AVC80
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm, conduct and monitor intervention strategies to address alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues.This unit applies to workers who provide support to people with AOD issues within the scope of an established individual treatment plan. Interventions would be ongoing and be conducted under the guidance of a supervisor.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for intervention
  • 1.1 Interpret intervention requirements from the individual treatment plans
  • 1.2 Identify and organise support resources required for the intervention
  • 1.3 Plan the intervention, in line with client needs and treatment plan
2. Confirm intervention requirements with client
  • 2.1 Describe features of the intervention and how it can be used effectively
  • 2.2 Confirm client understanding of the intervention
  • 2.3 Report any misunderstanding or confusion experienced by the client to a supervisor
  • 2.4 Obtain consent before commencing the intervention
3. Conduct intervention
  • 3.1 Guide and support the client to participate in the intervention as defined in the treatment plan
  • 3.2 Provide feedback to the client to reinforce their understanding of intervention and progress
  • 3.3 Identify and manage any issues the client is having with the intervention
  • 3.4 Work collaboratively with others and seek assistance when the client presents with needs or signs outside limits of own authority, skills and/or knowledge
4. Monitor and record activities
  • 4.1 Provide progress feedback to supervisor identifying successes, difficulties and concerns the client is experiencing with the intervention
  • 4.2 Implement variations to the intervention under guidance from supervisor
  • 4.3 Clearly document information about the intervention and its progress
  • 4.4 Provide progress feedback to client
  • 4.5 Identify the need for referral to other services and take action in consultation with supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2229 CHCAOD411A Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drug issues Unit of competency