Course Title: Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5346 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Course Title: Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 80

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.

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.  

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The Diploma of AOD and this unit/cluster is delivered in the Northern Territory only


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HWSS6083C

City Campus

TAFE

365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Face-to-Face

 Term1 2017,
Term1 2018

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HWSS6125C

Katherine Campus

TAFE

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face or Internet

 VE 2021 (NTK1)

Course Contact: Chris Walters

Course Contact Phone: 9925 8268

Course Contact Email: chris.walters@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector.

This unit applies to workers who come into contact with clients affected by alcohol and other drugs.

This unit is delivered and assessed in a cluster with:

  • CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
  • CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people

 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

There are no stipulated pre-requisites or co-requisites for this unit.



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

Elements:

1. 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

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.



Overview of Assessment

  • Assessment task 1: Research task
  • Assessment Task 2: Reflective practice
  • Assessment Task 3: Third party report
  • Assessment Task 4: Knowledge questions
  • Assessment Task 5: Structured reflection
  • Assessment task 6: Third party report
  • Assessment task 7: Knowledge questions
  • Assessment Task 8: Third party report