Course Title: Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4328 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Course Title: Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HWSS5661C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term1 2014, Term1 2015 |
Course Contact: Xenia Girdler
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4660
Course Contact Email: xenia.girdler@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course describes the knowledge and skills required by all workers who may be working primarily with clients with alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues and provides a basic introduction to values, services and approaches applied to work in this sector.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Not applicable
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector |
Elements: |
1. Work within the context of the AOD sector 2. Develop knowledge of the AOD sector 3. Develop knowledge of work requirements across a range of settings 4. Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies of the AOD sector 5. Communicate effectively in a community services setting 6. Work ethically |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is the successful completion of one hundred and sixty hours (160) of practical placement which is assessed via professional conversations conducted during the year.