Charles Darwin University (CDU)
12 months full-time or 2 years part-time
Gain entry-level skills to work with clients experiencing alcohol and other drug issues in community services settings. This nationally accredited qualification prepares you for roles in withdrawal services, rehabilitation, and community outreach under professional guidance.
There are no mandatory entry requirements; however, candidates should have completion of Year 10 or equivalent and a general command of spoken and written English to meet industry standards for communication. A pre-assessment may be required. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify areas where additional support may be needed. Students require 24/7 access to CDU's online learning platform Learnline and must have computer and internet access to source information and complete assessments. Working with Children Clearance and National Police Check may be required for work placement, with associated costs ranging from $8-$89 depending on employment status.
Core units include: Working in an alcohol and other drugs context, assessing needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues, providing interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues, developing and reviewing individual treatment plans, assessing co-existing needs, providing brief interventions, using communication to build relationships, working with diverse people, working legally and ethically, working with people with mental health issues, developing and maintaining networks and collaborative partnerships, and providing first aid. Elective units cover facilitating client interests and rights, responding to client needs, promoting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, recognising and responding to domestic and family violence, and managing personal stressors in the work environment.
CDU is the Northern Territory's largest training provider, offering industry-ready skills and experience through expert lecturers and industry professionals. The institution provides access to first-class facilities, recognises prior learning to help students qualify faster, and offers packages into higher education for most courses. CDU's people-first approach and supportive learning environment enable students to balance study with work and family life, with smaller class sizes allowing closer connections between students and tutors.
Graduates can pursue careers as Detoxification Workers, Drug and Alcohol Community Support Workers, Case Workers in Community Services, Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers, Family Support Workers, Mental Health Outreach Workers, or Support Workers in Community Services. The qualification provides pathways to further study, with Certificate IV graduates eligible for up to 40 credit points toward a 3 or 4-year Bachelor degree in the same field or discipline.
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