Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Get the skills you need for the job you want, and start a rewarding and meaningful career assisting and supporting members of our community who have alcohol and other drug issues.
This specialist area is becoming increasingly more important in Australia, with many people requiring support to manage their circumstances. Skilled workers are in very high demand, and the job opportunities are many. If you would like a rewarding career assisting and supporting members of our community who have alcohol and other drug issues, this is the course to get you there.
This training focuses on providing assessment and support to clients with alcohol and drug issues; in private or public healthcare settings, residential care, out-patient services, and community-based centres. You may also work with specialist service providers, such as the Mental Health Commission featured in the video below.
You'll learn about interviewing in the initial client assessment, responding to crisis, working with people with mental health concerns, providing alcohol and other drugs (AOD) interventions, and much more.
Completion of this qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Training options
- Fee-free
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- Existing worker traineeship
Industry area
- Education and Community Services
Study area
- Community Services
Course ID
- National ID: CHC43215
- WA State ID: AWK4
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
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.
Delivery locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
This specialist area is becoming increasingly more important in Australia, with many people requiring support to manage their circumstances. Skilled workers are in very high demand, and the job opportunities are many. If you would like a rewarding career assisting and supporting members of our community who have alcohol and other drug issues, this is the course to get you there.
This training focuses on providing assessment and support to clients with alcohol and drug issues; in private or public healthcare settings, residential care, out-patient services, and community-based centres. You may also work with specialist service providers, such as the Mental Health Commission featured in the video below.
You'll learn about interviewing in the initial client assessment, responding to crisis, working with people with mental health concerns, providing alcohol and other drugs (AOD) interventions, and much more.
Completion of this qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Training options
- Fee-free
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- Existing worker traineeship
Industry area
- Education and Community Services
Study area
- Community Services
Course ID
- National ID: CHC43215
- WA State ID: AWK4
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
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.
Delivery locations
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.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
This course is fee-free! No course fees apply!
Free support and assistance
Your local jobs and Skills Centre can provide free information, support and assistance to help you decide on the best training options to meet your goals.
Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.