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Alcohol and Other Drugs Co-existing Needs Skill Set

Alcohol and Other Drugs Co-existing Needs Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
CHCSS00092
State Code
AD308
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
240
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 08/12/2015 Current Approved
Description
This skill set reflects the skill requirements for support workers providing services to clients with co-existing needs, including both alcohol and other drugs and mental health issues.
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who:
- hold a qualification at Certificate IV level or higher in Alcohol and other Drugs, Mental Health or related field
or
- have skills equivalent to the qualification requirement validated through a recognition of prior learning process
or
- have substantial industry experience, on the job training and development along with supervisor assessment of capacity.
Units
CHCAOD007 Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management
CHCAOD008 Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package, including the CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Nil.
Target Group
This skill set is for workers with existing experience or qualifications in alcohol and other drugs, mental health or related fields seeking to broaden or deepen their skills.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the CHC Community Services Training Package meet industry requirements for support workers providing services to clients with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues.
General notes
No information