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- Learning MethodOnline + Work Placement
- IntakesStart anytime
- LocationsAustralia Wide
- DurationSelf-paced
Max 24 months
Please note that Open Colleges is a private institution and it is unlikely any government funding will be available for this course. This course will not qualify for Free TAFE.
Course Overview
Accreditation: Nationally Recognised Qualification
Career Outcomes:
- Case Worker
- Drug and Alcohol Worker
If you are looking for a dual qualification in alcohol, drugs, and mental health, Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs and Certificate IV in Mental Health by Open Colleges could be for you.
Topics covered in this course include: working effectively in trauma informed care, working in a alcohol and drugs context, and much more. See below for more information on the units covered.
Designed to ensure you’re job-ready when you graduate, this course includes a 160-hour work placement to help you develop your practical skills in a real community setting. Please enquire now for a Course Guide for more details on the work placement requirements.
Open Colleges offers this qualification in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197) – a member of the Open Colleges Group. The testamur will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.
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Job Outcomes
- Case Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Detoxification Worker
- Drug and Alcohol Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Mental Health Intake Officer
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Support Worker
- Mental Health Worker
- Outreach Worker
- Support Worker
Prerequisite & Entry Criteria
Education
There are no formal education entry requirements for this course.
Minimum age
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
English
This course involves reading learning content and undertaking a range of written assessments and engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level.
If you haven’t successfully completed English at Year 12 level, you can demonstrate equivalency through one of the following:
- Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; or
- 2 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.
Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. See the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Considerations section for more information on tools, resources and support services provided by Open Colleges.
Mental health skills
During work placement you will be responsible for providing support and services to individuals and families experiencing mental health issues. This may include confidential individual, family, supporting families dealing with mental health issues, working with clients who have complex needs and working with children and young people experiencing abuse. It is important that you are able to work cooperatively in a team, act with cultural sensitivity, be accepting of diversity and be non-judgemental. Some of the learning materials are sensitive in nature and warnings are provided along with potential services that can assist with self-care and managing any personal issues that the learning may raise.
Please see the Course Guide for detailed requirements.
Subjects
Module 1
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
Module 2
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
Module 3
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
Module 4
| CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
Module 5
| CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Module 6
| CHCMHS002 | Establish self-directed recovery relationships |
| CHCMHS003 | Provide recovery oriented mental health services |
Module 7
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
| CHCMHS008 | Promote and facilitate self advocacy |
Module 8
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
| CHCCCS014 | Provide brief interventions |
| CHCAOD006 | Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues |
Module 9
| CHCAOD002 | Work with clients who are intoxicated |
| CHCAOD004 | Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCAOD009 | Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans |
Module 10
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues |
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
Fees
PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run Registered Training Organisation (RTO), not government-run like a TAFE. Therefore, Open Colleges cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.
Fees for this course depend on the payment method and any existing promotions available with Open Colleges.
Always remember to enquire about any:
- Discounts
- Payment Plans
which may be available.
About the Institution
Open Colleges (RTO 90796) is an Australian education market leader with over 125 years of experience. Now an online learning market leader, Open Colleges focuses on supporting individuals to learn at their own pace.