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Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

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Make a difference to the lives of others This qualification focuses on providing assessment and support to clients with alcohol and drug issues.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
3 semesters full-time
Course Code
CHC43215
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

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.

Study locations

Mount Lawley

Leederville

What you will learn

  • Conduct an AOD assessment
  • Develop and implement a treatment plan
  • Provide brief interventions

Career pathways

  • Welfare Support Worker | Community Worker

Other job titles may include:

  • Detoxification Worker
  • Drug and Alcohol Worker
  • Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
  • Family Support Worker
  • Mental Health Outreach Worker
  • Case Worker (Community Services)
  • Support Worker (Community Services)

Completing a qualification such as this one opens up a range of opportunities to work in Western Australia's mental health system, view potential careers on the WA Government's Mental Health Commission website.

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.