Skill set Outline

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11/09/2026 1:00 PM AWST

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Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set

Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
CHCSS00093
State Code
AD297
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
National Code
CHC43215
State Code
AWK4
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate IV Level
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
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
225
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 alcohol and other drugs issues.
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who:
- hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in Community Services, 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
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package, including the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Nil.
Target Group
This skill set is for workers with existing experience or qualifications in direct client care roles seeking to broaden 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 alcohol and other drug issues.
General notes
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AB977 CHCSS00001 Alcohol and other drugs skill set Skill set