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Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs at TAFE Digital

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Virtual classroom off campus

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

6 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

12 hours

Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

20 hours

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$10,780

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

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

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.

  • To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:

    • Students are required to complete 100 hours of industry contact and work experience. The 100 hours may include project work, industry consultation, guest speakers, industry visits, on line forums, student research on services and an 80 hour (minimum) placement at an appropriate Alcohol and Other Drugs organisation.

    Work placement at an organisation will not commence prior to Semester 1, Term 2, 26 April 2022 unless currently employed in the Community Services or Alcohol and Other Drugs sector. Placement days of attendance and hours will be negotiated with the organisation, the student and the teacher.

    Students will need to provide a Current Working with Children Clearance and a National Police Check prior to Wednesday 9 March 2022.
    You are required to complete the First Aid unit HLTAID003 during the month of May 2002 from 9.00am until 5.00pm.
    If working from home, learners require a device with a camera and a microphone. They will also require adequate data and internet speed to enable class participation and to complete assessments. Students can negotiate the use of a TAFE NSW device on campus as needed, however, campus operational hours may not allow full access.

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 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.

  • Work in an alcohol and other drugs context CHCAOD001

  • Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues CHCAOD004

  • Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues CHCAOD006

  • Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans CHCAOD009

Course delivery Virtual classroom, off campus

Connect with your teachers and other students in a virtual classroom to participate in learning activities via video or web conferencing technology. You will be able to join the class from anywhere with a good internet connection, such as your home or a TAFE campus. If you would like to join from TAFE, please contact your local campus to book a space. 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.

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • As an enrolled student with TAFE Digital you can access a range of support services to help you make the most out of your time as a student.

  • The careers counsellors at TAFE Digital can help you, whether you're currently enrolled or planning on enrolling in a course with your career direction, educational and vocational pathways or if you are experiencing difficulties that may affect your studies.

  • TAFE Digital offers great support to:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

  • students with a permanent or temporary disability

  • people studying with TAFE Digital who are from multicultural backgrounds

  • students who are experiencing difficulties with learning and Study Skills.

  • We also provide information to students regarding their rights and responsibilities and educational options for students living overseas.

  • There is also our Technical Help page to assist you with some common student technical issues.

Student support

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  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed