Full Time
Virtual classroom on campus
6 months
Next intake
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12 hours
21 hours
$10,780
This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.
This course is currently scheduled on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.30am to 1.30pm via connected classroom (Microsoft Teams). This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks, multiple choice questions, assignments, closed book exams
Skills assessments: case studies
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
Simulated workplace projects: role-plays
Submission of a logbook
Portfolio of work
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
Work experience provides you with exposure to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment.
Mandatory work placement is not required in this course however, we strongly recommend you undertake work experience with a suitable industry employer.
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
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.
To complete this course and the required industry consultation, project work and/or industry placement hours (minimum of 100 hours), you will need to provide a Current Working with Children Clearance and a National Police Check. You will be required to obtain these documents and submit to your teacher by Wednesday 11 August 2021. Please note that a history of violent behaviour and other criminal offences may limit work placement opportunites and employment in the Community Services sector.
Work placement is a requirement of this course. You will need to complete:
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 17 units of competency , including 12 core and 5 speciality units.
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.
You will attend a TAFE NSW campus or Connected Learning Centre to connect with your teachers and other students in a virtual classroom where you will participate in learning activities via video or web conferencing technology. Much like a regular class, you will have scheduled times of attendance. Depending on what you are studying, your course may also include some online units or practice training though our network of Mobile Training Units.
TAFE NSW Finley is located 140 km west of Albury, in a peaceful Riverina town surrounded by rich farmland. Committed to building the skills and employability of people in regional Australia, there is a particular focus on aged care and community services. An exciting partnership also exists with the National Centre for Dairy Education Australia (NCDEA). Specialised training to the Dairy Industry adds to a list of world-class agricultural courses.
60-68 Denison Street Finley 2713
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Computer labs
Conference rooms
Library
Various specialist classrooms
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