ECA College - Education Centre of Australia
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Sydney, Australia
Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs at ECA College trains you to work with people experiencing substance misuse. You'll study addiction, mental health, behavior change, public health, community development, harm reduction and health promotion. The course suits new entrants and existing workers seeking specialist AOD skills. You'll learn to recognize clients, deliver interventions, manage cases and implement community health programs.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work across government, industry and NGOs. Roles include AOD worker, support worker, outreach worker, case worker and health promotion assistant. Roles involve client support, brief interventions, referrals, program delivery and community education.
It is estimated that there are currently 9 million people over the age of 14 in Australia who are experiencing issues relating to drug and alcohol abuse. By completing the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs you will be able to make a real difference in your community and enjoy a rewarding career that helps improve the lives of many.
Our Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Skill Set course will give you a broad insight into the related fields of addiction, mental health, behavior change, public health, and community development. This course is designed for both new entrants in this field of expertise and for existing industry workers who wish to broaden their scope of skills and knowledge in this specialized field.
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set (AOD) will give you specialized skills to recognize and work effectively with clients who experience alcohol and/or other drug issues. You will gain insight on how to provide a range of services and implement relevant health programs and interventions within the community.
