Introduction
Course Breakdown
E1143
Industry Overview
Is this course for you?
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.
What you will learn
Learning Material
Your trainer
Academic Information
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements.
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
CHCCOM002
Use communication to build relationships
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CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
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CHCMHS007
Work effectively in trauma informed care
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CHCCCS004
Assess co-existing needs
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CHCMHS005
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Our Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, available in the Key Student Information section of our website, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options.
Course Duration
Entry Requirements
Work Placement
What are the benefits?
How do I find a work placement?
Cost of work placement
Host organisation
Immunisations
Supervisor requirements
Full course breakdown
Studying online with Open Colleges
Flexibility - study at your own pace
When you study online with Open Colleges you’re in control.
You can choose to complete your course quickly, or keep to a steady pace. Learning is fully flexible so you can fit your everyday commitments around your studies.
Everything you need to study is online so you can study wherever you like – but that doesn’t mean you’re on your own.
OpenSpace is our online learning platform. It’s where you’ll go to access your learning materials, contact your expert trainers and assessors and upload your assessments.
What is OpenSpace?
It’s important to us that we deliver a superior, online learning platform that meets our students’ needs. That’s why we have upgraded to our brand new, custom-designed learning platform, OpenSpace.
OpenSpace provides you with a user-friendly interface, that is mobile responsive. This means that you can complete your coursework using your laptop, iPad, or mobile device. All coursework is automatically saved, providing you with the flexibility you need to complete your studies anywhere, anytime.
How to get support?
Learning Support
The learning support team will be with you every step of the way, from enrolment to graduation. They’re here to help you get the most out of your online course. They can assist by providing non-academic support - like helping you craft an achievable study plan so that you can graduate in a realistic timeframe. If you’re finding it tough to stay motivated throughout your course, they’ll be there to help keep you on track.
Student support
The Student Support team is your one-stop service centre for all student administrative issues – including enrolment, change of contact details, OpenSpace support, assessment results and certification.
You can access the Student Support team by email or phone
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
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Zinna Nesa
She also has 2 years of experience with children and families as a therapeutic case worker, a field professional who works to integrate clients into their relationships and create positive living situations. Her primary responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing service plans, coordinating services, and providing advocacy and support. She also works closely with clients and their families to identify needs and help them access services, including counseling, financial assistance, and housing. She is experienced in crisis intervention, patient care, de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution, and document proficiency, and possesses strong communication skills.
Zinna has been a Trainer and Assessor for over 1 year, working in classrooms, workplaces, and online. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Social Science, an Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, a Diploma of Community Services, a Diploma of Mental Health, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116, a Certificate IV in Community Services, a Certificate IV in Ageing and Disability Support, and a Certificate III in Health Service Assistance.
Teaching means that she has an emotional investment in making our world better, feels that she is making a positive contribution to society, never stops learning, gains satisfaction from seeing people learn, and is well respected.
Working as a community worker, she believes it is an opportunity for her to provide care and support to vulnerable clients. She wants to support and treat vulnerable clients with kindness and respectful behavior so that they feel secure, safe, and can become more independent in their lives. She loves both of her professions