Course Title: Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4429 Certificate IV in Youth Work
Course Title: Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 80
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HWSS6083C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2024, Term2 2024 |
Course Contact: Dianne Mackay
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work with young people within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector. This unit applies to youth workers who come in contact with clients affected by alcohol and other drugs.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
Elements: |
1.1 Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, political, economic and legal contexts of AOD 1.2 Research and analyse impacts of AOD policy frameworks on AOD work practice 1.3 Apply understanding of the historical and social constructs of alcohol and drugs and the changes in alcohol and drug use 2.1 Apply knowledge of broad and specific AOD contexts to AOD work practice 2.2 Identify and use legal frameworks that impact on AOD work 2.3 Identify, review and apply information about evidence based models and frameworks of AOD work 3.1 Assess AOD practice values and ensure support and interventions are person-centred 3.2 Apply a harm minimisation approach to maximise support for the AOD client 3.3 Support the client's rights and safety, including access and equity of services 4.1 Reflect on personal values and attitudes regarding AOD use and acknowledge their potential impact when working in AOD contexts 4.2 Apply awareness of organisations' values 4.3 Consider client values in determining interventions and supports |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
. Establish the context for AOD work
1.1 Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, political, economic and legal contexts of AOD
1.2 Research and analyse impacts of AOD policy frameworks on AOD work practice
1.3 Apply understanding of the historical and social constructs of alcohol and drugs and the changes in alcohol and drug use
2. Apply understanding of context to AOD practice
2.1 Apply knowledge of broad and specific AOD contexts to AOD work practice
2.2 Identify and use legal frameworks that impact on AOD work
2.3 Identify, review and apply information about evidence based models and frameworks of AOD work
3. Integrate the core values and principles of AOD work into practice
3.1 Assess AOD practice values and ensure support and interventions are person-centred
3.2 Apply a harm minimisation approach to maximise support for the AOD client
3.3 Support the client’s rights and safety, including access and equity of services
4. Apply understanding of the impact of values in AOD practice
4.1 Reflect on personal values and attitudes regarding AOD use and acknowledge their potential impact when working in AOD contexts
4.2 Apply awareness of organisations’ values
4.3 Consider client values in determining interventions and supports
Overview of Assessment
This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment.
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher when you have completed the assessment tasks.
Assessments will include:
1 of 4 Research and evaluation
2 of 4 Case studies - written response
3 of 4 Online quiz
4 of 4 Role plays