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National code: CHC53215
Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs at Any location via Virtual Classroom
Course information
Type
Virtual classroom off campusConnect with your teachers and peers online through live video classes.
Focus
Alcohol and Other DrugsCourse specialisation
Schedule
Full Time16+ hours per week.
Duration
12 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
10 Feb 2026First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
4 Dec 2026Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Class time
16 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
5 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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This course is currently closed. Register your interest to be notified when this course opens for enrolment.
Course fees
$---
Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetable
What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday with day classes and Thursday with morning classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks, multiple choice questions, assignments
Skills assessments: projects, case studies
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation such as role plays
Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
You will undertake a mandatory 160 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer. Depending on your mode of study, TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement for you or support you to find one.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 22 units of competency , including 16 core and 6 speciality units.
Core units - 16
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Provide systems advocacy servicesCHCADV005
Work in an alcohol and other drugs contextCHCAOD001
Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issuesCHCAOD004
Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issuesCHCAOD006
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Course delivery
Virtual classroom (off campus)
Learn virtually, from anywhere with a strong internet connection. Like learning on campus, you will receive a timetable of when to attend virtually. You'll use video or web conferencing technology to connect to your virtual classroom with your teacher and other students. When attending off campus, you can choose where you want to study. This could include your home, a local library, or any TAFE NSW campus. You can contact TAFE NSW campuses to book a space. Depending on your course you may also complete some of your training online.
Campus facilities
Digital library services
Group learning classrooms
Virtual learner support space
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Mon|8am - 6pm
Tue|8am - 6pm
Wed|8am - 6pm
Thu|8am - 6pm
Fri|8am - 6pm
Sat|Closed
Sun|Closed