Course Title: Assess needs of clients with alcohol and-or other drugs issues
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4328 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Course Title: Assess needs of clients with alcohol and-or other drugs issues
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 125
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) |
HWSS5963C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
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 to assess client needs in the context of identifying options for delivery of community services to support their needs
This course includes applying standard processes and procedures to providing a comprehensive assessment of clients’ alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and other needs, developing case plans based on the assessment, and referring clients to other services as required.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Not applicable
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAOD408B Assess needs of clients with alcohol and-or other drugs issues |
Elements: |
1. Prepare for assessment 2. Conduct assessment 3. Identify and respond to need for referral 4. Interpret and report on assessment results 5. Provide assessment feedback and information |
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
There are a variety of tools used to assess this course including one hundred and sixty (160) hours of practical placement providing you with opportunities to develop and demonstrate the skills knowledge and attitude required.
Other assessment tasks may involve:
The completion of a specialist assessment tool used in the AOD sector in Victoria.