The CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs prepares you for specialist roles in counselling, mental health, and community support. Delivered over 12 months.
The CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs prepares you for specialist roles in counselling, mental health, and community support. Delivered over 12 months.
Roles graduates commonly move into across Australia. Your path depends on experience, employer and location.
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CHCADV005Provide systems advocacy servicesCHCAOD001Work in an Alcohol and Other Drugs ContextCHCAOD004Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issuesCHCAOD006Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issuesCHCAOD007Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and managementCHCAOD008Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drug issuesCHCAOD009Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plansCHCCCS004Assess co-existing needsCHCCOM006Establish and manage client relationshipsCHCDIV001Work with Diverse PeopleCHCMHS005Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issuesCHCMHS007Work Effectively in Trauma Informed CareCHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practiceCHCPRP002Collaborate in professional practiceCHCPRP003Reflect on and Improve Own Professional PracticeHLTAID011Provide first aid (completed externally via credit transfer)CHCDFV006Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violenceCHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural SafetyCHCMHS009Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programsCHCMHS011Assess and provide services to people with mental health issuesWhat you’ll typically need to get started in this nationally recognised qualification.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Hader Institute regularly checks in with students via phone calls to monitor progress and offer additional support.
Lecturers deliver rich, detailed education through online classes and are approachable and encouraging.
CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs is a nationally recognised qualification.
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.
“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.”
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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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