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Statement of Attainment
Build Skills in Alcohol and Other Drugs Support
A self-paced online short course covering the foundations of alcohol and other drugs support work, with a pathway into further study.
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Self-Paced
12 Weeks
Duration
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Career Outcomes
Where This Takes You
The skills in this course line up with these roles.
Roles in this field: AOD Support WorkerCommunity Support WorkerOutreach WorkerCase WorkerCrisis Intervention Worker
As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary. Individual outcomes depend on experience and the job market.
Included With Your Enrolment
Everything You Get From Day One
The trip there takes around 12 weeks, fully online and at your own pace. Before the curriculum, here's what enrolling actually comes with.
Pre-Recorded Teaching Sessions
Lessons are pre-recorded, so you watch when it suits and go back over anything as often as you need.
Trainer and Learner Support
Your trainer and a dedicated Learner Support Officer are with you the whole way through.
Real-World Case Studies
You work through real cases with guidance from experienced instructors, so the learning sticks.
Curriculum
What You'll Learn Along The Way
Inside are 8 topics. Here's how the course walks through them.
Work with Diverse People
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
Use Communication to Build Relationships
Recognise and Respond Appropriately to Domestic and Family Violence
Work Legally and Ethically
Work with People with Mental Health Issues
Work in an Alcohol and Other Drugs Context
Provide Brief Interventions
Pathways And Partnerships
Where This Is Recognised, And What It Counts Toward
The certificate is a foothold, not a dead end. These are the bodies and programs the college connects it to.
HIE
Hader Institute of Education
Units completed in the Short Course can be credit transferred into this AQF Level 4 qualification.
HIE
Hader Institute of Education
Units completed in the Short Course can be credit transferred to support progression into this Diploma.
Recognition and credit arrangements are set by the college and the named bodies. Confirm what applies to you in your enquiry.
Student Reviews
People Who've Already Made The Move
"I've been studying with Hader Institute for the past year and am currently completing my Diploma in Youth Work. My experience so far has been nothing short of outstanding. I've had the absolute pleasure of having Viki as my lecturer. She consistently delivers rich, detailed education throughout our online classes. Viki is approachable, enthusiastic, and always eager to answer any question, never with judgment, always with encouragement. Hader Institute itself is incredibly supportive. They regularly check in with phone calls to see how I'm progressing and to offer any additional support I might need. That level of care is rare and genuinely appreciated. The learning environment is both supportive and informative. Compared to other institutions I've studied at, I can honestly say I've never felt so comfortable, accepted, and encouraged in an educational setting. The sense of being valued as a student makes a huge difference. Highly recommend Hader Institute to anyone looking to further their education in a welcoming and empowering environment."
Maria Blackwood
Hader Institute of Education student review
Fees And Payment Plans
The Cost, Broken Into Weeks
If the destination and the road both look right, here's the ticket.
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Before You Enrol
Is It Right For You?
You're Eligible If You
- Are 18 or older
- Are an australian citizen, permanent resident, or visa holder with full work and study rights
- Can meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements
- Completed a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment via the LLN Robot platform meeting Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 3
- Sound computer skills including navigating software systems and intermediate use of Microsoft Word
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection to complete online modules
- Complete a Pre-Training Review interview (via phone) to confirm eligibility and readiness
Years of experience already? Recognition of prior learning can shorten the course. Ask in your enquiry.
How It Starts
1
Apply - Complete a Pre-Enrolment Application over the phone with the Admissions Team or online via the website
2
Assessment - Take a short Online Literacy and Numeracy Quiz to assess current skills
3
Pre-Training Interview - Join an Orientation Call to confirm eligibility, availability, and acceptance
4
Acceptance - Receive Letter of Acceptance and login details to access the online learning platform
Good To Know
The Last Questions People Ask
Is this course nationally recognised?
You finish with a Statement of Attainment covering 8 nationally recognised units. It is not a full qualification on its own, but the units are real accredited units, and they can credit toward one.
Are there entry requirements?
A few simple ones. You need to be 18 or over with full work and study rights in Australia, do a short language, literacy and numeracy check at ACSF Level 3, and have a computer with reliable internet. There is also a quick phone chat before you enrol to make sure the course is the right fit.
How long does it take?
About 12 weeks, and it is self-paced, so you can move faster or slower depending on the week you are having.
How is it delivered?
Fully online through the aXcelerate learning portal. You study in your own time, with optional weekly virtual classes and recorded sessions to lean on, plus support from experienced instructors and a Learner Support Officer whenever you need a hand.
What do I get at the end?
A Statement of Attainment for the 8 units you complete. If you decide to keep going, those units can credit straight into the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs or the CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs, so nothing you do here is wasted.
Can I get credit for what I already know?
Yes. If you have existing skills or experience that match the units, you can apply for recognition of prior learning. Mention it in your enquiry and the college will explain what evidence to bring.
How do payments work?
There is an interest-free weekly or fortnightly payment plan, and a discount if you pay upfront. Pricing can change, so submit an enquiry to confirm the current numbers.
About The Course
The Story Behind The Course
Supporting someone through drug and alcohol problems is hard, skilled work, and this short course is where a lot of people start. In 12 weeks you learn the basics done right: how to have the tough conversations, how mental health and addiction tangle together, and how to keep things safe, legal and respectful.
You finish with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for 8 units. Use it to get moving in entry-level AOD support, or treat it as your first step toward the Certificate IV. Hader Institute of Education runs it fully online, so you can start now and study around your life.
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