C4364 - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

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Plan: C4364 - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure

Approach to learning and assessment

To be awarded the Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs you will need to complete 17 units of competency. Twelve of the units/courses are core requirements of the national qualification. The other five have been selected as electives by the Community Services Team at RMIT in consultation with industry partners to provide a relevant work outcome.

Learning and assessment will use a range of methods including:

  • classes on the City Campus that are designed to provide maximum class interaction, discussion and development of ideas and skills
  • specialist guest speakers to provide insights into current workplace practices
  • extensive online resources and support for both content areas and the study skills to support learning
  • both group and individual opportunities for learning and assessment
  • support for students to develop the language, literacy and numeracy skills required to succeed in the program
  • assessment that is designed to prepare you for work-ready performance and/or further study

The program will enable you to gain skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to workplace practices.  Peer learning and networking will be fostered throughout the program through the use of an online learning system. Discussions and group work with other students will be a key part of your learning. The program also incorporates project based learning (both group and individual work).

Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess your performance as well as the application of the required knowledge and skills as set out by each unit of competency.  Assessment methods include but are not limited to:

  • research projects
  • presentations by students as individuals and as part of group work
  • observation of practical tasks including simulations
  • knowledge tests
  • role-plays
  • case-studies
  • written reflections
  • supervisor’s report
  • personal evaluation

The approach to learning and assessment for this program will include both supervised and non-supervised forms of training delivery. 
Supervised training is teacher directed learning and assessment activities. This includes: 

  • Structured online learning activities where there is real time access to your teachers e.g. online lectures, teacher led discussions and online activities.
  • Face-to-face learning e.g. tutorials, lectures, scheduled classes.
  • Assessment tasks.

You will also need to work independently, this includes:

  • Independent study activities such as research, reading, practical and/or theoretical practice tests or assessments.
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Work integrated learning

There is no compulsory WIL (work integrated learning) in this program. 

Learning and assessment activities will involve presentations during class time by industry practitioners, relating the specific services they deliver to client groups and communities and the underpinning knowledge and skills relating to their practice.

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Program Structure

This qualification requires the completion of 17 units - 12 core units and 5 elective units.
 

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C4364 Courses

C4364 Core Units - Select ALL Twelve (12) Courses

Course Title

Nominal Hours

Course Code

Campus

Work in an alcohol and other drugs context (CHCAOD001) 80 HWSS6083C City Campus
Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues (CHCAOD004) 135 HWSS6084C City Campus
Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues (CHCAOD006) 70 HWSS6085C City Campus
Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans (CHCAOD009) 75 HWSS6086C City Campus
Assess co-existing needs (CHCCCS004) 80 HWSS6069C City Campus
Provide brief interventions (CHCCCS014) 75 HWSS6094C City Campus
Use communication to build relationships (CHCCOM002) 55 MKTG7971C City Campus
Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001) 40 GEDU6077C City Campus
Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001) 55 HWSS6095C City Campus
Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001) 80 OHTH5925C City Campus
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships (CHCPRP001) 80 HWSS6096C City Campus
Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) 18 OHTH9126C City Campus
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C4364 Elective Units - Select Five (5) Courses.

Course Title

Nominal Hours

Course Code

Campus

Provide needle and syringe services (CHCAOD003) 50 HWSS6097C City Campus
Work with clients who are intoxicated (CHCAOD002) 50 HWSS6098C City Campus
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (CHCDFV001) 50 HWSS6070C City Campus
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues (CHCMHS005) 90 HWSS6089C City Campus
Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers (CHCMHS006) 50 OHTH5922C City Campus
 

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