Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 3 |
Release 3 Supersedes and is equivalent to CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs release 2. Minor change to update First Aid units of competency. |
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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. |
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Release 1 |
This version was released in CHC Community Services Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Change in packaging rules. Significant changes to core units. Removal of entry requirements. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who work under broad supervision and guidance and provide services to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues. They can provide counselling, referral and promotion services. These workers require high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting clients, the range of services available to them and health issues related to alcohol and drugs use and misuse.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 22
- 16 core units
- 6 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 4 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
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CHCADV005 |
Provide systems advocacy services |
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CHCAOD001 |
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
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CHCAOD004 |
Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues |
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CHCAOD006 |
Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues |
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CHCAOD007 |
Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management |
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CHCAOD008 |
Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drug issues |
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CHCAOD009 |
Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans |
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CHCCCS004 |
Assess co-existing needs |
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CHCCOM006 |
Establish and manage client relationships |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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CHCMHS005 |
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
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CHCMHS007 |
Work effectively in trauma informed care |
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CHCPOL003 |
Research and apply evidence to practice |
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CHCPRP002 |
Collaborate in professional practice |
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CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
Elective units
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CHCAOD002 |
Work with clients who are intoxicated |
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CHCAOD003 |
Provide needle and syringe services |
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CHCAOD005 |
Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services |
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CHCCCS007 |
Develop and implement service programs |
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CHCCCS017 |
Provide loss and grief support |
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CHCCCS018 |
Provide suicide bereavement support |
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CHCCDE004 |
Implement participation and engagement strategies |
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CHCCDE006 |
Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
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CHCCSL001 |
Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
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CHCCSL002 |
Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills |
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CHCCSL003 |
Facilitate the counselling relationship and process |
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CHCCSL007 |
Support counselling clients in decision-making processes |
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CHCCSM003 |
Work with carers and/or families in complex situations |
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CHCCSM004 |
Coordinate complex case requirements |
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CHCDFV006 |
Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence |
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CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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CHCEDU001 |
Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies |
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CHCGMB001 |
Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues |
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CHCGMB002 |
Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues |
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CHCINM001 |
Meet statutory and organisation information requirements |
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CHCLLN001 |
Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs |
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CHCMGT001 |
Develop, implement and review quality framework |
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CHCMGT002 |
Manage partnership agreements with service providers |
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CHCMHS002 |
Establish self-directed recovery relationships |
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CHCMHS003 |
Provide recovery oriented mental health services |
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CHCMHS004 |
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services |
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CHCMHS006 |
Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers |
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CHCMHS009 |
Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs |
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CHCMHS010 |
Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity |
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CHCMHS011 |
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing |
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CHCMHS012 |
Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives |
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CHCMHS013 |
Implement trauma informed care |
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CHCSOH002 |
Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services |
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CHCSOH008 |
Manage head lease |
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CHCSOH009 |
Develop quality systems in line with registration standards |
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CHCVOL003 |
Recruit, induct and support volunteers |
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HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
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HLTAID009 |
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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HLTAID014 |
Provide advanced first aid |
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HLTHPS006 |
Assist clients with medication |
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HLTHPS010 |
Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet |
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HLTOHC001 |
Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
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HLTOHC002 |
Inform and support patients and groups about oral health |
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HLTOHC003 |
Apply and manage use of basic oral health products |
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HLTOHC004 |
Provide or assist with oral hygiene |
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HLTWHS006 |
Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
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BSBFIM501 |
Manage budgets and financial plans |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53
