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Nationally Recognised TrainingCHC53215Diploma
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.
12 Months
Duration
No Placement
Required
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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 Counsellor
$80k–$100k
Employers include community health centres, rehabilitation services, hospitals, and not-for-profit organisations.
Alcohol and Other Drugs Case Manager
$78k–$95k
Employers include community health organisations, rehabilitation centres, corrections services, and not-for-profit organisations.
Drug and Alcohol Outreach Worker
$66k–$80k
Employers include outreach programs, community health services, government health agencies, and not-for-profit organisations.
Also relevant: Community Rehabilitation and Support WorkerDual Diagnosis Practitioner
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
The trip there takes around 12 months, fully online and at your own pace. Before the curriculum, here's what enrolling actually comes with.
No Compulsory Placement
Practical assessments run through simulated activities, so there's no work placement to organise around your life.
First Aid Credit Transfer
Already hold a valid First Aid certificate? HLTAID011 can be credited, so you skip what you've already done.
Curriculum
What You'll Learn Along The Way
Inside are 19 nationally recognised units: 16 core and 3 electives.
CHCADV005
Provide systems advocacy servicesCORE
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
CHCAOD007
Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and managementCORE
CHCAOD008
Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drug issuesCORE
CHCAOD009
Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plansCORE
CHCCCS004
Assess co-existing needsCORE
CHCCOM006
Establish and manage client relationshipsCORE
CHCDIV001
Work with Diverse PeopleCORE
CHCMHS005
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issuesCORE
CHCMHS007
Work Effectively in Trauma Informed CareCORE
CHCPOL003
Research and apply evidence to practiceCORE
CHCPRP002
Collaborate in professional practiceCORE
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and Improve Own Professional PracticeCORE
HLTAID011
Provide first aidCORE
CHCDFV006
Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
CHCMHS009
Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
Unit codes and titles as listed on the national register, training.gov.au.
Pathways And Partnerships
And It Doesn't Stop At The Diploma
The qualification is a rung, not a ceiling. If you want to keep climbing, the college delivers the next rungs itself.
You Start Here
Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
CHC53215
Next, Same College
CHC42021, 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
Good To Know
The Last Questions People Ask
Is this course nationally recognised?
Yes. The CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs is a nationally recognised qualification registered on the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Are there entry requirements?
There are no set entry requirements listed for this course. If you are unsure whether the diploma level is the right starting point, ask in your enquiry and you will get a straight answer.
How long does it take?
Around 12 months, with 12 months of course access. It is self-paced inside that window, so your weekly hours set the pace across the 19 units.
How is it delivered?
Fully online and self-paced, so study fits around your life rather than the other way round.
Will I do a work placement?
No. There is no mandatory placement. The practical side is assessed through simulated activities, so the whole diploma can be completed online.
What can I study after this?
If you want to widen out, the CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services and the CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services both build naturally on this diploma.
Can I get credit toward further study?
Yes, credit transfer is available, so completed units can be recognised if you continue into related study. Ask in your enquiry about how yours would carry across.
About The Qualification
The Story Behind The Qualification
This is the qualification for going deeper in drug and alcohol work: not just supporting people day to day, but counselling them, managing their cases, planning treatment and helping prevent relapse. You also learn how addiction and mental health overlap, because in real life they usually do.
Roles at this level, like AOD counsellor and case manager, carry more responsibility and reward to match. Hader Institute of Education delivers it online over 12 months, with practical skills assessed through simulated activities instead of a compulsory placement, so you can complete it from anywhere.
Delivered By Hader Institute of Education
RTO 45162
Registration verifiable on the national register at training.gov.au.
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CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs is delivered by Hader Institute of Education, RTO 45162. Read the qualification guide for the Diploma, built on government data.
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