Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: HWSS6083C
Course Title: Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Important Information:
Please note that this course has compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching and assessment activities.
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4432 - Certificate IV in Community Services
Course Contact: Bella Kelly
Course Contact Phone: 9925 4109
Course Contact Email: bella.kelly@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector.
This unit applies to workers who come into contact with clients affected by alcohol and other drugs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
Element: |
1. Establish the context for AOD work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, political, economic and legal contexts of AOD 1.2 Research and analyse impacts of AOD policy frameworks on AOD work practice 1.3 Apply understanding of the historical and social constructs of alcohol and drugs and the changes in alcohol and drug use |
Element: |
2. Apply understanding of context to AOD practice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Apply knowledge of broad and specific AOD contexts to AOD work practice 2.2 Identify and use legal frameworks that impact on AOD work 2.3 Identify, review and apply information about evidence based models and frameworks of AOD work |
Element: |
3. Integrate the core values and principles of AOD work into practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess AOD practice values and ensure support and interventions are person-centred 3.2 Apply a harm minimisation approach to maximise support for the AOD client 3.3 Support the client’s rights and safety, including access and equity of services |
Element: |
4. Apply understanding of the impact of values in AOD practice |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Reflect on personal values and attitudes regarding AOD use and acknowledge their potential impact when working in AOD contexts 4.2 Apply awareness of organisations’ values 4.3 Consider client values in determining interventions and supports |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Classes where information is shared through talks and group discussions, and exercises are conducted to apply learning. Time in class, will also be spent working on applied assessment tasks.
Teaching Schedule
WeekTopicAssessment| Week 1 |
Establishing the context of the AOD work
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| Week 2 |
Identifying drug classes, impacts, and use
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| Week 3 |
Meeting legal and ethical requirements
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| Week 4 |
Identifying therapeutic intervention models
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| Week 5 |
Applying AOD values and philosophies to practice
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| Week 6 |
Identifying services and strategies
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Assessment Task 3: Knowledge Questions |
| Week 7 |
Assessment Week Roleplays undertaken in class Students will be given details in Week 3/4. |
Assessment Task 1: Roleplay - Intake Assessment with Ben |
| Week 8 |
Assessment Week Roleplays undertaken in class Students will be given details in Week 3/4. |
Assessment Task 2: Roleplay - Youth Assessment with Lilina
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
There are three individual assessment tasks consisting of role plays, and short answer questions.
Assessment Tasks
There are three Assessment Task for this unit:
Assessment 1: Role Play - Students will be required to demonstrate their ability to prepare, conduct and act on an intake assessment for a client with substance use whilst acting in accordance with policy and procedure, within a simulated AOD organisation.
Assessment 2: Students will be required to demonstrate their ability to prepare, conduct and act on an intake assessment for a client with substance use whilst acting in accordance with policy and procedure, within a simulated AOD organisation.
Assessment 3: Knowledge Questions - Students provide responses to these short answer questions to demonstrate learning and knowledge of this unit.
You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required knowledge and skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency.
The assessment matrix is in Canvas, at the end of each assessment task.
Other Information
You are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all classes to successfully complete each unit and all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
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