CHCSS00093 Alcohol and Other Drugs Skillset – Adult
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CHCSS00093 Alcohol and Other Drugs Skillset – Adult
April 4, 2023 @ 8:00 am - September 25, 2023 @ 5:00 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 AOD Skillset offered under Elevate is fully funded by the Department of Health. To be eligible, you must work within the Victorian AOD Sector in a State-funded AOD service.
Please read the following information carefully.
The skillset comprises of four units: CHCAOD001, 004, 006, 009. You must attend all workshops.
DO NOT ENROL IN THE SKILL SET WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM YOUR LINE MANAGER.
Workshops take place during work hours
Course Details
CHCAOD001 Work in An alcohol and Other Drugs Context – Start 4th April 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 workers who come into contact with clients affected by alcohol and other drugs.
Induction (attendance required)
Date: 4th April, 2023
11:30AM – 1:00PM – online
Workshop (attendance required)
Date: 11th April, 2023 (NEW!)
9:00AM – 4:30PM – in person
Address: 26 Jessie St Coburg
Tutorials (optional)
Date: 14th April, 2023
Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM online
Date: 21st April, 2023
Time: 3:00PM – 4:00PM online
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues – Start 9th May 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 people involved in the assessment of clients with AOD issues using established organisation or jurisdictional AOD assessment tools.
Workshop (attendance required)
Date: 9th May 2023
9:00AM – 4:30PM in person
Address: 26 Jessie St Coburg
Workshop (optional – if cannot attend in person)
Date: 26th May, 2023
9:00AM – 4:30PM in person
Address: 26 Jessie St Coburg
Tutorials (optional)
Date: 9th June, 2023
Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM online
Date: TBA
Time: 3:00PM – 4:00PM online
CHCAOD006 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues – Start date – July 11th 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 on the basis of an existing assessment and within established organisation guidelines. Depending on the context, development of the plan may be autonomous or collaborative. Workers may or may not be the person conducting the assessment
Workshop (attendance required)
Date: 11th July, 2023
Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM in person
Address: 26 Jessie St Coburg
Workshop (attendance required)
Date: 28th July
Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM in person
Address: 26 Jessie St Coburg
Tutorials (optional)
Date: TBA
Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM online
Date: 3rd August, 2023
Time: 3:00PM – 4:00PM online
CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans – Start date 8th September 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 provide support to people with AOD issues within the scope of an established individual treatment plan. Interventions would be ongoing and be conducted under the guidance of a supervisor.
Workshop (attendance required)
Date: 8th September
Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM in person
Address: 26 Jessie St Coburg
Workshop (optional – if can’t attend in person)
Date: 25th September, 2023
Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM in person
Address: 26 Jessie St Coburg
Tutorials
Date: TBA
Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM online
Date: 21st September, 2023
Time: 3:00PM – 4:00PM online
Check with Uniting for due dates for all Assessment tasks
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