CHCSS00093 Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set

VU course code: CHCSS00093 | Level of study: Short course (non-award)
15 weeks
Online

AU$2,347

Course fee is subject to change.

Online
24 February 2025
17 February 2025
Overview

Overview

Complete the Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set course and gain recognition of your experience providing alcohol and other drug (AOD) support in the community and health industry.

The Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set will give you specialised skills to recognise and work effectively with clients who experience alcohol and/or other drug issues.

This course meets the minimum requirement set by the Department of Health and Human Services so you can establish or extend the parameters of your current employment in the AOD sector of community health.

The Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set has been endorsed by industry and is suitable for people who have (one of):

  • a relevant qualification at Certificate III level or above in community services, health, or related field
  • skills equivalent to the qualification requirement validated through recognition of prior learning
  • substantial industry experience, on the job training and development along with supervisor assessment of capacity.

Entry requirements

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course.

Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Fees

Skills First (subsidised) indicative fees

The Skills First government contribution in 2024/25 towards this course is $4,851. If eligible, you will pay:

  • Tuition: $0*
  • Materials: $0
  • Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF): maximum per year $175.50**

*A concession rate of 20% of the standard Skills First subsidised tuition fee is available if you are eligible for a concession. Learn more about concessions.

**Information correct at the time of publishing and may be subject to change.


Full-fee place total indicative fees

  • 2024/25 full-fee place: $2,347.20/$2,340.