Online Short Course · Community Services

Take the First Step Toward a Career in AOD Support

Maybe you want a career supporting people through recovery. This short course covers AOD support, brief interventions and cultural safety. Learn online in your own time, with optional weekly virtual classes.

From $28per week, interest-free
3 Monthscourse duration
8 unitson completion
Onlineself-paced study
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaCommunity Services
LevelProfessional development
Duration3 Months
Study ModeOnline self-paced
AssessmentWritten tasks, case studies and role plays
PaymentsFrom $28 per week
Comes with
  • No traditional exams
  • Optional weekly virtual classes
  • No work placement required
  • Job-Ready Program support
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Start In Support Work

Build a base for entry-level AOD support work. You learn support practice, brief interventions, cultural safety, and legal frameworks.

Build On Your Experience

Use communication, mental health, and AOD skills in your work. Recognition of Prior Learning is available for relevant skills.

Study Around Your Life

Learn online through pre-recorded sessions and self-paced study. Optional weekly virtual classes give you another way to join in.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

These skills are used across AOD and community support services. The work can involve building rapport, giving brief support, and linking people with services.

Alcohol And Other Drugs Support Worker

Support people affected by alcohol and other drugs. Communication and brief intervention skills can help.

Community Support Worker

Work with people in community services. Relationship building and cultural safety matter each day.

Outreach Worker

Support people through outreach and harm reduction programs. AOD context skills are useful here.

Case Worker

Help people link with services and support. Legal and ethical frameworks guide the work.

Crisis Intervention Worker

Support people during difficult times. Domestic and family violence response skills are relevant.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Eight units covering support, safety, communication and AOD work.

01
Working With People
Build respectful relationships across community and support settings.
CHCDIV001 Work with Diverse People
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
CHCCOM002 Use Communication to Build Relationships
02
Safe Support Practice
Learn how to respond safely within your role.
CHCDFV001 Recognise and Respond Appropriately to Domestic and Family Violence
CHCLEG001 Work Legally and Ethically
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
03
Alcohol And Other Drugs
Focus on AOD support and brief interventions.
CHCAOD001 Work in an Alcohol and Other Drugs Context
CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Eight nationally recognised units, aligned from CHC43215
  • Pre-recorded teaching sessions, study at your own pace
  • Optional weekly virtual classes, join when they suit you
  • Written tasks and case studies, plus activities and role plays

As a Student

  • Trainer support, help throughout your study
  • Learner Support Officer, support when you need it
  • Monthly learner outreach, regular contact during study
  • Job-Ready Program, employment support
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Here is what stands out in this short course.

01
Eight Recognised Units

Finish with eight nationally recognised units aligned from CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs.

02
Role Plays Build Confidence

You complete role plays based on workplace scenarios. They include assessor-led and non-assessor-led role plays.

03
A Pathway For Later

Your completed units can support credit transfer into further AOD study.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

SHORT COURSE

Alcohol and Other Drugs Short Course

Statement of Attainment · 8 nationally recognised units

Statement Of Attainment

On successful completion, you receive a Statement of Attainment for completed units.

Eight Completed Units

Your Statement of Attainment covers eight nationally recognised units.

A Study Pathway

Completed units can support credit transfer into further AOD education.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Apply For The Course

Complete a Pre-Enrolment Application online or over the phone.

Step two

Complete The Quiz

Take a short online literacy and numeracy quiz.

Step three

Have Your Call

Join an orientation call to talk it through and check your start date.

Step four

Start Your Study

Receive your acceptance letter and portal login details.

The Investment

How to Get Started

$28 / week
Pay weekly or fortnightly interest-free, or pay upfront.
Interest-free weekly payments
Interest-free fortnightly payments
Flexible payment plans available
Pay upfront if you prefer
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Good to Know

Common Questions

What do I need to start?

You must be at least 18 years old. You need Australian residency or full work rights. You also complete an LLN assessment and phone interview.

How will I study?

Study online through the aXcelerate portal. You get pre-recorded teaching sessions and optional weekly virtual classes. On-campus attendance is not required.

How will I be assessed?

You complete written tasks, case studies, activities and demonstrations. Role plays are also part of the course. There are no traditional exams.

Do I need work placement?

No work placement is required. Your assessments include workplace scenarios, case studies, activities and role plays.

Can I use past experience?

Yes. You can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. It covers existing skills and knowledge linked to course units.

Is this course accredited?

The course awards a Statement of Attainment for eight nationally recognised units. It is not a full AQF qualification. Units align with CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs. They can support credit transfer into further study.

Can I get a refund?

Cancel before, or within three days of acceptance, for a full refund. No refund applies after three days.

Delivered By

About the College

This course is delivered by Hader Institute of Education, RTO 45162.

You study online with trainer support and a Learner Support Officer. Monthly learner support outreach and Job-Ready Program support are also available.

RTO 45162Online self-paced studyOptional weekly virtual classesJob-Ready Program support
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