Partners in Training Australia

CHC53215

Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This qualification covers how clients are affected by alcohol and other drugs, the range of services available to them and health issues related to alcohol and other drugs use and misuse.

This course builds skills, knowledge and understanding to provide advanced interventions in the areas of counselling, referral, advocacy, education and promotion services.

Delivery mode

Partners in Training Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Shepparton - 7 Telford Drive, Shepparton

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

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

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $300 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$300
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$300
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with Partners in Training Australia to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 15 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $300 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs will prepare you for the following roles.

Substance Abuse Counsellor

A substance abuse counsellor is somebody who treats patients who are experiencing issues with addiction to alcohol or drugs. Some substance abuse c...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Welfare Worker

Welfare Workers help marginalised, isolated and disadvantaged people access social welfare services and community support. Your daily job involves ...

Avg yearly income $82,680
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 Partners in Training Australia

Partners in Training Australia was established by its Director, Dot Spain in 2006 in a ‘mission’ to provide a more responsive and flexible training service to the people of Victoria, specialising in the Health and Community Services sector.

We are a family owned business that operates three campuses, two in regional Victoria (Gippsland and North East Victoria) and one in the heart of Melbourne. Each campus is equipped with a simulated laboratory a base to provide training to all corners of Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne. Our philosophy is to take the training to our students and clients that accommodates and works alongside their daily living pressures of work and family commitments.

Partners in Training Australia provide training in Nursing, Aged Care, Early Childhood Education and Care and a wide range of Community Services qualifications.