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Nationally Recognised TrainingCHC43215Certificate IV
Become an AOD Support Worker. Frontline Ready.
Help people through some of the hardest days of their lives, from detox through to recovery, and get qualified to do it properly. The CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, studied fully online.
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No Placement
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Career Outcomes
Where This Qualification Takes You
These are the roles this qualification points at, and the numbers on them.
Alcohol and Other Drugs Support Worker
$75k–$90k
Employers include community health services, rehabilitation centres, outreach programs and not-for-profits.
Community Support Worker
$70k–$85k
Employers include community service organisations, NDIS providers, local health networks and not-for-profits.
Detoxification Worker
$75k–$90k
Employers include withdrawal services, hospitals and residential rehabilitation facilities.
Also relevant: Alcohol and Other Drugs Case WorkerAlcohol and Other Drugs Intake OfficerOutreach Worker
Salary figures are published by the college. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed. Individual outcomes depend on experience and the job market.
Included With Your Enrolment
Everything You Get From Day One
Before the curriculum, here's what enrolling actually comes with.
Simulated Practical Assessments
No compulsory placement to organise. Your practical skills are assessed through realistic simulated scenarios instead.
Regular Support Check-Ins
The support team checks in with you by phone through the course, so you're never stuck on your own.
Curriculum
What You'll Learn Along The Way
Inside are 17 nationally recognised units: 12 core and 5 electives.
CHCAOD001
Work in an Alcohol and Other Drugs ContextCORE
CHCAOD004
Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issuesCORE
CHCAOD006
Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issuesCORE
CHCAOD009
Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plansCORE
CHCCCS004
Assess co-existing needsCORE
CHCCCS014
Provide brief interventionsCORE
CHCCOM002
Use Communication to Build RelationshipsCORE
CHCDIV001
Work with Diverse PeopleCORE
CHCLEG001
Work Legally and EthicallyCORE
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issuesCORE
CHCPRP001
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnershipsCORE
HLTAID011
Provide first aidCORE
CHCDFV001
Recognise and Respond Appropriately to Domestic and Family Violence
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
CHCMHS011
Assess and Promote Social, Emotional and Physical Wellbeing
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and Improve Own Professional Practice
HLTWHS006
Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Unit codes and titles as listed on the national register, training.gov.au.
Pathways And Partnerships
And It Doesn't Stop At Certificate IV
The qualification is a rung, not a ceiling. If you want to keep climbing, the college delivers the next rungs itself.
You Start Here
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
CHC43215
Next, Same College
CHC53215, delivered by Hader Institute of Education.
Progression and any credit arrangements are set by the college. 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
"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."
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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Good To Know
The Last Questions People Ask
Is this course nationally recognised?
Yes. The CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs is a nationally recognised qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework. Wherever you take it in Australia, it is the same recognised qualification.
Are there entry requirements?
There are no set entry requirements listed for this course. If you are unsure whether it suits where you are right now, ask in your enquiry and the college will give you a straight answer.
How long does it take?
It is self-paced, so the timeframe is shaped by the hours you can give it each week. There are 17 units to work through. Ask in your enquiry for a realistic picture based on your schedule.
How is it delivered?
Online, at your own pace, with classes delivered by lecturers and regular check-ins along the way so you always know how you are tracking.
Will I do a work placement?
No. There is no mandatory placement in this course. The practical side is assessed through simulated activities, so you can complete everything online.
What can I study after this?
The natural next step is the CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs. There is also a dual Certificate IV pathway that pairs this qualification with mental health, which suits the way the two fields overlap in real work.
Can I get credit toward further study?
Yes, credit transfer is available. Units you complete here can be recognised if you continue into related study. Ask in your enquiry about how your units would carry across.
About The Qualification
The Story Behind The Qualification
Addiction touches nearly every family in some way. If you want to be one of the people who helps, this course teaches you how to do it well: how to work out where someone's at, plan their treatment, handle the mental health side, and stay inside the law while you do it.
It's real, paid work too. AOD support workers, case workers and intake officers are part of community health services, and this is the qualification that opens those doors. Hader Institute of Education delivers it fully online with no compulsory placement, so you can study from anywhere.
Delivered By Hader Institute of Education
RTO 45162
Registration verifiable on the national register at training.gov.au.
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CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs is delivered by Hader Institute of Education, RTO 45162. Read the qualification guide for the Certificate IV, built on government data.
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