TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Alcohol and Other Drugs Certificate IV

alcohol other drugsThis alcohol and other drugs course is for workers who provide support and care in a range of alcohol and drug treatment services as well as those implementing health programs and promotion in the community.

Your training will include basic counseling and intervention skills, how to assess and plan cases and referring clients with alcohol and drug abuse issues. 

Please note those who enrol in the Apply First Aid unit must be physically able to perform basic life support skills.


Completing this qualification gives you advanced standing into a number of units of competency in Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications.

The program may lead to a role as a case worker, community support worker, detoxification worker, drug and alcohol worker, family support worker or outreach worker.

Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables

Hunter TAFE offers this alcohol and other drugs training at one campus. Course dates, timetables and study options are campus specific. See details below.

Hamilton

Address:
91 Parry Street Newcastle West NSW 2302
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 29 Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel:
02 4969 9411
Fax:
02 4969 9422

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Full Time
20hrs/Week
36 Weeks		 Local Campus Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 3:30pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

NOTE: Days and times may vary from those listed above. Classes occur across 3 days on a variety of different combinations of days. This will be discussed at the Compulsory Orientation session on Monday 6th Feb.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Hamilton campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 20hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 3:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

NOTE: Days and times may vary from those listed above. Classes occur across 3 days on a variety of different combinations of days. This will be discussed at the Compulsory Orientation session on Monday 6th Feb.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Course Codes

Course Number: 18175
National Code: CHC40408
Training Package: CHC08
Community Services

How To Enrol

To enrol in this course you need to attend an information/enrolment session. Enrolment details may vary from campus to campus. Click on the campus you are interested in to find out the date, time and location of the session you need to attend.

Entry Requirements

NSW Higher School Certificate or equivalent (or equivalent statement from another educational authority). OR NSW School Certificate (or equivalent statement from another educational authority) and relevant life and work experience.

Prior Learning

For further information please refer to the Recognition area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Career Pathways

For further information please refer to the Career Pathways area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Disclaimer

Courses will run subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability is subject to review and change.

Contact Us

You can request further information on this course or speak to a Customer Service Officer by calling
131 225 (within NSW) or
02 4923 7425 (outside of NSW) or
+612 4923 7425 (International).