Modification history
| Release | Comments |
|---|---|
| Release 4 | Minor change to replace superseded units of competency in the elective bank. |
| Release 3 | Supersedes and is equivalent to CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs release 2. Minor change to update First Aid units of competency. |
| Release 2 | This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 3.0. Units of competency updated (see mapping at www.cshisc.com.au). Equivalent outcome. |
| Release 1 | This qualification was first released in CHC Community Services Release 2.0. |
Qualification description
This qualification reflects the role of entry level workers who provide services and interventions to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues and/or implement health promotion and community interventions. Work is undertaken in contexts such as community based organisations, withdrawal services, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services under the guidance of other practitioners and professionals, with limited responsibility and within established parameters.
Licensing/regulatory information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry requirements
This qualification has no entry requirements.
Packaging rules
Total number of units = 17
- 12 core units
- 5 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 3 units from the electives listed below
- up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
| CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
| CHCAOD004 | Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCAOD006 | Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCAOD009 | Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCCCS014 | Provide brief interventions |
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Elective units
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCAOD002 | Work with clients who are intoxicated |
| CHCAOD003 | Provide needle and syringe services |
| CHCAOD005 | Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services |
| CHCCCS001 | Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| CHCCCS006 | Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
| CHCCCS009 | Facilitate responsible behaviour |
| CHCCCS017 | Provide loss and grief support |
| CHCCCS018 | Provide suicide bereavement support |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCCCS037 | Visit client residence |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing |
| CHCCDE018 | Develop and implement community programs |
| CHCCDE020 | Implement participation and engagement strategies |
| CHCCDE022 | Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
| CHCCDE023 | Develop and deliver community projects |
| CHCCSM012 | Coordinate complex case requirements |
| CHCDFV001 | Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
| CHCDIS017 | Facilitate community participation and social inclusion |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCEDU001 | Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies |
| CHCEDU002 | Plan health promotion and community intervention |
| CHCEDU005 | Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs |
| CHCEDU006 | Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills |
| CHCEDU007 | Provide group education on consumer credit and debt |
| CHCEDU008 | Share health information |
| CHCEDU009 | Provide parenting, health and well-being education |
| CHCFAM003 | Support people to improve relationships |
| CHCFAM010 | Provide intervention support to families |
| CHCGRP002 | Plan and conduct group activities |
| CHCGRP003 | Plan, facilitate and review psycho-educational groups |
| CHCGRP004 | Deliver structured programs |
| CHCLLN001 | Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs |
| CHCMHS002 | Establish self-directed recovery relationships |
| CHCMHS003 | Provide recovery oriented mental health services |
| CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCMHS006 | Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCPRT025 | Identify and report children and young people at risk |
| CHCPRT026 | Support the rights and safety of children and young people |
| CHCSET003 | Work with forced migrants |
| CHCSET004 | Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia |
| CHCSOH013 | Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
| CHCYTH023 | Work effectively with young people and their nominated carer or families |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTHPS006 | Assist clients with medication |
| HLTHPS010 | Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet |
| HLTOHC007 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
| HLTOHC008 | Inform and support patients and groups about oral health |
| HLTOHC009 | Apply and use basic oral health products |
| HLTOHC004 | Provide or assist with oral hygiene |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
| BSBINS201 | Process and maintain workplace information |
Units listed in italics have a mandatory workplace requirement specified in the unit
