CHCSS00093 Alcohol and Other Drugs Skillset
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CHCSS00093 Alcohol and Other Drugs Skillset
August 22, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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This skill set reflects the skill requirements for support workers providing services to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues. It is the minimum qualification standard for workers in the Victorian AOD sector.
The Department of Health fully funds the AOD Skillset offered under Elevate.
Eligibility
- You must work within the Victorian AOD Sector in a State-funded AOD service.
- You must undertake the entire skill set. If you have completed any units in the past, you are not eligible* to enrol.
- You must have clearance from your line manager to attend workshops during work hours. All workshops are compulsory.
*We may take on students with only one or two units to complete, provided a spot becomes available in any of the units. If you wish to go on the waitlist, email elevate@vaada.org.au with the units you need to complete. Please note it is not a guarantee you will get a place in this course.
Please read all the following information carefully.
- Once you enrol via Elevate!, you will need to complete enrolment with Uniting (see instructions below)
- The skillset comprises four units: CHCAOD001, 004,009 and 006. You must attend all workshops.
- Workshops take place during work hours in-person
- Unit start dates occur before the workshop dates
- Rural and regional participants may be eligible for travel contribution
Course Details
Induction and Orientation (attendance mandatory)
Date: Tuesday 22nd August, 2023
10:00AM-12:00PM Online
CHCAOD001 Work in An alcohol and Other Drugs Context – Start Tuesday 22nd August 2023
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector.
This unit applies to AOD workers with clients affected by alcohol and other drugs.
1-day Workshop (attendance mandatory)
Date: Tuesday 29th August, 2023
Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM – in person
Address: 26 Jessie St Coburg
Tutorials (optional)
Dates to be confirmed
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues – Start Friday 15th September 2023
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and conduct assessments of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) clients to determine eligibility, service requirements and referral needs. This includes knowledge of factors affecting assessment for a range of different client groups, including different genders, youth, older people, mandated and voluntary clients, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
This unit applies to AOD workers who assess clients using established organisational or jurisdictional AOD assessment tools.
3-day Workshop (attendance mandatory)
Date: Monday 18th – Wednesday 20th September
Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM in person
Address: 26 Jessie St Coburg
Tutorials (optional)
Online – Dates to be confirmed
CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans. Start date Friday 13th October 2023
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work collaboratively with clients to establish treatment goals and to develop and evaluate individual treatment plans to meet those goals.
This unit applies to workers who develop treatment plans with and for clients with alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues based on an existing assessment and within established organisation guidelines. The plan’s development may be autonomous or collaborative, depending on the context. Workers may or may not be the person conducting the assessment.
2-day Workshop (attendance mandatory)
Date: Thursday 19th October and Friday 20th October, 2023
Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM in person
Address: 26 Jessie St Coburg
Tutorials (optional)
Online – Dates to be confirmed
CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues. Start date Friday 17th November 2023
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm, conduct and monitor intervention strategies to address alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues.
This unit applies to workers who support people with AOD issues within the scope of an established individual treatment plan. Interventions would be ongoing and conducted under the guidance of a supervisor.
2-day Workshop (attendance required)
Date: Wednesday 22nd November and Thursday 23rd November
Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM in person
Address: 26 Jessie St Coburg
Tutorials (optional)
Online – Dates to be confirmed
Check with Uniting for due dates for all Assessment tasks
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