Victoria University

CHCSS00093

Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete the Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set course and gain recognition of your experience providing alcohol and other drug (AOD) support in the community and health industry.

The Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set will give you specialised skills to recognise and work effectively with clients who experience alcohol and/or other drug issues.

This course meets the minimum requirement set by the Department of Health and Human Services so you can establish or extend the parameters of your current employment in the AOD sector of community health.

Delivery mode

Victoria University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • City Campus - 370 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
  • Corner of Nicholson & Buckley Streets, Footscray
  • 438–460 Ballarat Road, Sunshine North
  • 235 Hoppers Lane, Werribee

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable $0 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Enquire with Victoria University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Weeks
Estimated fee* Unavailable $0

Career opportunities

The Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set will prepare you for the following roles.

Support Worker

A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...

Avg yearly income $68,900
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Support Worker

A Mental Health Support Worker assists individuals with mental health issues in their daily lives and recovery journey. You might work in residenti...

Avg yearly income $73,840
Entry barriers Low

Youth Support Worker

Youth Support Workers help young people find employment, housing, and education and help them work through a range of social, financial, and emotio...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

Youth Case Worker

Youth Case Workers are assigned to individual children or teens, working one-on-one to help improve their quality of life. You’ll need advanced int...

Avg yearly income $72,020
Entry barriers Low

Volunteer Coordinator

The efforts of social welfare programs often rely on the dedication of groups of volunteers that are consistently turning over. From those still in...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

Drug and Alcohol Counsellors are qualified professionals who support people with substance addictions and dependency problems. They help clients (a...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

About Victoria University

For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond.

VU is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and pathway between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point.

Our flexible approach to learning and teaching supports our strategic plan.

We aim to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.