CHC40408 - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work
This qualification covers workers who provide a range of services and interventions to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues and/or implement health promotion and community interventions. Work may take place in a range of contexts such as community based organisations, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services.
This qualification:
Defines the knowledge and skills for support workers and care workers who work autonomously under the broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals in the community services and health sectors
Refers to specific knowledge of a client with alcohol and other drugs issues and to appropriate intervention processes applied in residential and community settings.
Occupational titles may include:
Case worker
Family support worker
Community support worker
Outreach worker
Detoxification worker
Support worker
Drug and alcohol worker
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
16 units are required for award of this qualification including:
7 core units
9 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A first aid electives of which one unit must be selected for this qualification
Group B electives of which one unit must be selected for this qualification
Group C electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Other relevant electives listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at this level or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing
Core units
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCAOD408A Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues
CHCAOD411A Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drug issues
CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCOHS312B Follow safety procedures for direct care work
Group A first aid electives - one unit must be selected for this qualification
One of the following first aid units must be selected for this qualification. (Note: First aid skills are recommended to be assessed in conjunction with CHCAOD408A and CHCAOD411A - specific unit depends on jurisdiction)
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking alcohol and other drugs work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Group C electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Work with people with mental health issues
CHCCS514A Recognise and respond to individuals at risk
CHCCS521A Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
CHCMH401A Work effectively in mental health settings
CHCMH402A Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
CHCMH403A Establish and maintain communication and relationships to support the recovery process
CHCMH404A Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process
CHCMH405A Work collaboratively to support recovery process
CHCMH408B Provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues