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CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Build a Career in Alcohol and Other Drugs Support

The CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs prepares you for specialist roles in counselling, mental health, and community support. Delivered over 12 months.

Nationally Recognised · CHC53215Blended Delivery
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CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Build a Career in Alcohol and Other Drugs Support

The CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs prepares you for specialist roles in counselling, mental health, and community support. Delivered over 12 months.

Nationally Recognised · CHC53215Blended Delivery
12 Mths
Duration
Blended
Delivery
20
Units
Flexible
Start Date
Diploma
Level
Why Study This

Real Skills And A Nationally Recognised Qualification.

Nationally Recognised CHC53215 Diploma

Complete In 12 Months, Blended Delivery

Regular Phone Check-Ins To Keep You On Track

Where It Can Take You

Career Paths & Direction

Roles graduates commonly move into across Australia. Your path depends on experience, employer and location.

2.4M+
Employed in health & community services (AU)
↑ 25%
Projected 10-year job growth (JSA)
Drug and Alcohol CounsellorProvides structured counselling and case support to individuals working through alcohol or drug dependency.
Alcohol and Drugs AdvisorOffers guidance and harm-reduction information to clients and community groups.
Mental Health WorkerSupports clients experiencing mental health challenges, often alongside substance use concerns.
Dual Diagnosis PractitionerWorks with clients who have co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.
Support WorkerAssists clients with daily living, recovery goals, and access to community services.
Welfare CoordinatorCoordinates support services and resources for individuals and families in need.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation WorkerHelps clients build life skills and social connections as part of their recovery.
Refugee Liaison OfficerProvides support and navigation of services for refugee communities, including those affected by trauma or…
Social WorkerAssesses client needs and connects them with appropriate health and community services.

Indicative market figures from publicly available Australian data (ABS · Jobs and Skills Australia). Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.

What You’ll Learn

20 Nationally Recognised Units · 16 Core, 4 Electives

Core Units · 16 units
  • CHCADV005Provide systems advocacy services
  • CHCAOD001Work in an Alcohol and Other Drugs Context
  • CHCAOD004Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
  • CHCAOD006Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
  • CHCAOD007Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management
  • CHCAOD008Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drug issues
  • CHCAOD009Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
  • CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
  • CHCCOM006Establish and manage client relationships
  • CHCDIV001Work with Diverse People
  • CHCMHS005Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
  • CHCMHS007Work Effectively in Trauma Informed Care
  • CHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practice
  • CHCPRP002Collaborate in professional practice
  • CHCPRP003Reflect on and Improve Own Professional Practice
  • HLTAID011Provide first aid (completed externally via credit transfer)
Elective Units · 4 units
  • CHCDFV006Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
  • CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
  • CHCMHS009Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
  • CHCMHS011Assess and provide services to people with mental health issues
Before You Apply

Entry Requirements

What you’ll typically need to get started in this nationally recognised qualification.

No formal academic prerequisites

HLTAID011 First Aid certificate must be completed externally and provided as a credit transfer prior to course completion

Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.

What’s Included

Everything That Comes With Your Enrolment

Regular Student Check-ins

Hader Institute regularly checks in with students via phone calls to monitor progress and offer additional support.

Supportive Online Classes

Lecturers deliver rich, detailed education through online classes and are approachable and encouraging.

Nationally Recognised Qualification

CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs is a nationally recognised qualification.

HIE
Your Provider

Hader Institute of Education

Hader Institute of Education is an online RTO based in Armadale, VIC, Australia. It is one of the highest-rated online RTOs in Australia on Google with a 4.9 rating from 789 reviews, and a 4.8 rating on Trustpilot from over 260 reviews. The provider emphasises genuine learner feedback, responsive communication, and flexible online study options suited to career changers and learners with other commitments.

RTO Code 45162 (nationally accredited)
Why Students Choose Hader

What Students Say

★★★★★

“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.”

MBMaria Blackwood
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Entry requirements can vary and may include prior experience or qualifications in community services or a related field. Submit an enquiry to confirm the current entry criteria before you apply.
A weekly payment plan may be available to help spread the cost of study. Submit a Get Course enquiry to get up-to-date pricing details for this course.
The course is structured over 12 months. Delivery is blended, combining online classes with self-study, though the course is not entirely self-paced.
Hader Institute delivers this course in a blended format, online classes led by lecturers are combined with independent study. Students receive regular phone check-ins from the team to monitor progress and offer support.
This course does not include a mandatory work placement component. Submit a Get Course enquiry if you'd like to confirm whether any practical elements apply to your enrolment.
This diploma prepares students for roles such as Drug and Alcohol Counsellor, Dual Diagnosis Practitioner, Mental Health Worker, and Welfare Coordinator, among others. These roles are found across community health, social services, and rehabilitation settings.
RPL may be available, allowing relevant work experience or prior study to count toward the qualification. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm what RPL pathways Hader Institute currently offers.
Graduates may have pathways into further qualifications including the Diploma of Community Services or Certificate IV in Community Services at Hader Institute. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pathway options and any credit arrangements.
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About This Course

Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

This diploma covers the skills and knowledge needed to work with people affected by alcohol and other drugs. Students learn how to assess needs, deliver interventions, and support clients through recovery. The course also addresses dual diagnosis, mental health, and community welfare contexts.

Delivered by Hader Institute (RTO 45162) in a blended format, the course combines online classes with structured self-study. Lecturers check in with students regularly by phone to track progress and provide support along the way.

This course suits people who want to move into direct support roles or build on existing community services experience. The 12-month duration keeps the pathway to work manageable without cutting corners on content.

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Take The Next Step Into Health & Community Services

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Nationally Recognised · CHC53215

Nationally recognised training: CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Hader Institute of Education (RTO 45162).

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Last updated: July 2026