Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 2:11 PM AWST
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Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and-or other drug issues
Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and-or other drug issues
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCAOD511C
CHCAOD511C
State Code
WC801
WC801
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required by skilled employees in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector working with minimal supervision with a range of clients experiencing a range of issuesThey will apply ongoing therapeutic intervention with clients with alcohol and other drug issues drawing on a range of models and techniques supported by evidence
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply suitable counselling and support techniques to assist individual with AOD issues
- 1.1 Ascertain the immediate and proximate needs and goals of client with complex and multiple needs
- 1.2 Review range of models and techniques, including group activities, to meet assessment outcomes
- 1.3 Design intervention and support strategies to meet assessment outcomes
- 1.4 Apply intervention strategies with a range of clients in a range of settings
- 1.5 Maintain engagement with reticent client
- 1.6 Explore potential legal and health issues
- 1.7 Integrate and apply advanced generic counselling competencies to clients affected by alcohol and other drugs
- 1.8 Document client interventions according to agency policy
2. Review personal and agency ability to deliver service to address all client needs
- 2.1 Consult and review case management plans
- 2.2 Ascertain client 's social, emotional and other needs that cannot be met in agency service
- 2.3 Identify limitations and role boundaries in current practice
- 2.4 Identify and refer to services able to address client needs
- 2.5 Monitor and review client progress
- 2.6 Consult with other services to support their delivery of AOD services within their scope
- 2.7 Work cooperatively with significant others, co-workers and other services to support client needs
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Models of counselling may include:
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Rational emotive therapy
Reality therapy
Transactional analysis
Cross cultural awareness and application of skills
Work in shared care contexts
Support through pharmacotherapy
Solution based therapy
Complex issues may include:
Dual/multiple disabilities
Intellectual disability, physical disability, neurological,
Offending behaviours
Complex medical needs
ABI autism, sensory loss, Prader Willi syndrome,
Communication needs
Social/economic disadvantage
ADD/ADHD
Behavioural issues
Language and diversity
Individuals with AOD issues may include:
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Persons under court/protective/statutory orders
People with a physical/sensory/intellectual/ psychiatric disabilities (dual diagnosis)
Adult survivors of child sexual assault
Appropriate assessment tools may include:
Taking a case history
Psychosocial assessments
Specialised assessment tools
Risk frameworks - self and others
Genograms
Health implications for the person may include:
Neurological
Physiological
AOD use
Self injurious behaviours
Nutrition
Inactivity
Access to appropriate health care
Inability to manage own health and well being
Sexual health and lifestyle issues
Adult survivors of child sexual assault
Dual diagnosis
Emotional, social and other needs may include:
Sexuality issues
Socioeconomic issues
Isolation, rural and geographical issues
Family support
System support
Grief and loss
Vulnerability
EEO. Discrimination, privacy
Significant others may include
Family
Friends
Partners
Carers
Other professional support persons
Documents may include
Files and file notes
Reports formal and informal
Organisation records
Statutory orders
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Models of counselling may include:
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Rational emotive therapy
Reality therapy
Transactional analysis
Cross cultural awareness and application of skills
Work in shared care contexts
Support through pharmacotherapy
Solution based therapy
Complex issues may include:
Dual/multiple disabilities
Intellectual disability, physical disability, neurological,
Offending behaviours
Complex medical needs
ABI autism, sensory loss, Prader Willi syndrome,
Communication needs
Social/economic disadvantage
ADD/ADHD
Behavioural issues
Language and diversity
Individuals with AOD issues may include:
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Persons under court/protective/statutory orders
People with a physical/sensory/intellectual/ psychiatric disabilities (dual diagnosis)
Adult survivors of child sexual assault
Appropriate assessment tools may include:
Taking a case history
Psychosocial assessments
Specialised assessment tools
Risk frameworks - self and others
Genograms
Health implications for the person may include:
Neurological
Physiological
AOD use
Self injurious behaviours
Nutrition
Inactivity
Access to appropriate health care
Inability to manage own health and well being
Sexual health and lifestyle issues
Adult survivors of child sexual assault
Dual diagnosis
Emotional, social and other needs may include:
Sexuality issues
Socioeconomic issues
Isolation, rural and geographical issues
Family support
System support
Grief and loss
Vulnerability
EEO. Discrimination, privacy
Significant others may include
Family
Friends
Partners
Carers
Other professional support persons
Documents may include
Files and file notes
Reports formal and informal
Organisation records
Statutory orders
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Competency must be demonstrated in a real work environment
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance across contexts applicable to the work environment
Consistency in performance should consider the work environment, worker's role and responsibilities in the workplace
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines
Method of assessment:
In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspectsin the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Competency must be demonstrated in a real work environment
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance across contexts applicable to the work environment
Consistency in performance should consider the work environment, worker's role and responsibilities in the workplace
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines
Method of assessment:
In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspectsin the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2231 | CHCAOD511B | Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drug issues | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVC77 | CHCAOD008 | Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| J584 | HLT50113 | Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care | Qualification |
| J585 | HLT50213 | Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice | Qualification |
| J034 | CHC50212 | Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and other drugs) | Qualification |
| J035 | CHC50412 | Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, other drugs and mental health) | Qualification |
| J172 | CHC50312 | Diploma of Community Services (Mental health) | Qualification |
| D305 | CHC50108 | Diploma of Disability | Qualification |
| J036 | CHC50512 | Diploma of Leisure and Health | Qualification |