CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Make a difference to the lives of others
Assist with supporting clients with alcohol and drug issues.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Leederville | Mount Lawley
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus | Combined (Online and On Campus)
Make a difference to the lives of others
This qualification focuses on providing assessment and support to clients with alcohol and drug issues. You will learn about interviewing in the initial client assessment, responding to crisis, working with people with mental health concerns, and providing alcohol and other drugs (AOD) interventions.
- Conduct an AOD assessment
- Develop and implement a treatment plan
- Provide brief interventions
Prior to enrolment into this qualification, please consider:
- If you are under 18 years of age
- Any criminal conviction as it will appear on your National Police Certificate (compulsory to obtain)
- Any difficulty in communicating with either workers or clients. (I.e. difficulty with written or spoken English)
- Ability to set aside between four and five days/week for attendance at classes and study
- If you have the following attributes:
- A desire to make a significant impact on people at a critical stage of their life
- Enthusiastic and caring with a positive and proactive approach
- Able to work with individuals presenting with complex needs and histories
- Understanding of the needs of people from a diverse range of backgrounds
- Good active listening and conflict resolution skills
Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $0.00 | $45.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
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$0.00 | $15.00 |
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
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$0.00 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $0.00 | $45.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $15.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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