CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Release 2

CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Modification History

Release	Comments
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 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

CHCADV005	Provide systems advocacy services
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
CHCAOD007	Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management
CHCAOD008	Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drug issues
CHCAOD009	Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
CHCCCS004	Assess co-existing needs
CHCCOM006	Establish and manage client relationships
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCMHS005	Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCMHS007	Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCPOL003	Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP002	Collaborate in professional practice
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAID003	Provide first aid

Elective units

CHCAOD002	Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCAOD003	Provide needle and syringe services
CHCAOD005	Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services
CHCCCS007	Develop and implement service programs
CHCCCS017	Provide loss and grief support
CHCCCS018	Provide suicide bereavement support
CHCCDE004	Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCDE006	Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCSL001	Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
CHCCSL002	Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL003	Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
CHCCSL007	Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
CHCCSM003	Work with carers and/or families in complex situations
CHCCSM004	Coordinate complex case requirements
CHCDFV006	Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDU001	Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
CHCGMB001	Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
CHCGMB002	Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues
CHCINM001	Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCLLN001	Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
CHCMGT001	Develop, implement and review quality framework
CHCMGT002	Manage partnership agreements with service providers
CHCMHS002	Establish self-directed recovery relationships
CHCMHS003	Provide recovery oriented mental health services
CHCMHS004	Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS006	Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers
CHCMHS009	Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
CHCMHS010	Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
CHCMHS011	Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
CHCMHS012	Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
CHCMHS013	Implement trauma informed care
CHCSOH002	Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services
CHCSOH008	Manage head lease
CHCSOH009	Develop quality systems in line with registration standards
CHCVOL003	Recruit, induct and support volunteers
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID001	Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID006	Provide advanced first aid
HLTHPS006	Assist clients with medication
HLTHPS010	Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
HLTOHC001	Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTOHC002	Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC003	Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
HLTOHC004	Provide or assist with oral hygiene
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment
BSBFIM501	Manage budgets and financial plans

Qualification Mapping Information

No equivalent qualification.

Links

Companion volumes from the CS&HISC website - http://www.cshisc.com.au