Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

VU course code: | Level of study:

Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

Applications closed

Overview

Gain the skills to make a real difference to people’s lives with a Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs CHC43215 at Victoria University.

This course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience to support people with alcohol and other drug (AOD) abuse problems. You’ll learn to provide a range of services, and implement health promotion and community interventions.

When you graduate, you’ll be job ready and have specialised knowledge relevant and transferable in other fields such as mental health and youth work.

Students who successfully complete the CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health, have the opportunity to apply for the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs and receive the following credits. Note, eligibility rules must be met for entry requirements and Skills First Program.

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self advocacy
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing

: Everything you learn at Victoria University has direct links to the real world. We have prioritised forming close partnerships with 10 key industries, and community services is one of these.
You’ll learn from teachers who have valuable industry contacts and the latest industry-standard skills and knowledge.
: VU’s Learning Hub is a welcoming space where you can improve your study and employability skills.
Our students can attend Learning Hubs at one of five VU campuses.
We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice, and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.
Our programs include:
workshops
drop-in sessions
peer mentoring
maths and writing resources
resume and career guidance.
We also have accessibility support services and counselling services available for all students.
: Victoria University believes in inclusivity, diversity and opportunity. We have a strong history of community engagement, working with organisations in the region to develop programs that meet local needs.
These partnerships benefit the communities near each of our campuses, and benefit our students too. By contributing to local projects, we can ensure our students’ skills are well matched to opportunities in the region, and create networks for future employment.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to meet the learning outcomes of the course.

You should carefully consider the inherent requirement statement as a:

guide for your learning during the course
way for you to identify challenges you may have in studying this course.

Find course inherent requirements

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

Fees & scholarships

Fees

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Free TAFE	$0	$27 (max)	$261 (max)
Skills First subsidised	$4,430.20	$27 (max)	$261 (max)
Concession	$886.04	$27 (max)	$112 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$18,242	–	–

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Free TAFE	$0	$31 (max)	$256 (max)
Skills First subsidised	$4,234.75	$31 (max)	$256 (max)
Concession	$846.95	$31 (max)	$110 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$18,242	–	–

Scholarships

Careers

Possible career opportunities emerging for graduates include:

Case Worker
Community Support Worker
Drug and Alcohol Worker
Family Support Worker
Outreach Worker
Support Worker.

Visit the Jobs and Skills Australia website to see employment growth and average earnings for welfare support workers.

Start dates

Applications closed

There are currently no scheduled intakes for this course.
Register your interest, and we'll get in contact to discuss your options.

VU stories

Nursing from the heart

Diploma of Nursing HLT54115, Bachelor of Nursing

"The course is so practical, you get to go into the labs and learn skills and at the end of every semester you go on a placement so it gives you an idea what the job will be like."

Read Kusal's story