Certificate IV

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC43215)
RTO No. 50293
This program is offered to people that have completed the Certificate III in Community Services Work delivered by the Mental Health Commission (or the equivalent units).
The Certificate IV training aims to:
- Build on knowledge and skills in responding to drug and alcohol issues and related harms in Aboriginal communities.
- Provide information on mental health issues and co-occuring disorders.
Pre-requisites: Please note, completion of First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) is required prior to commencing this qualification, as it is a Core Unit of the Certificate IV which is not offered at the Mental Health Commission.
What to expect:
Whilst attending the training program you will have the opportunity to meet and network with other Aboriginal workers throughout the state. The Certificate IV aims to build on knowledge and skills gained in the Certificate III in Community Services.
Completion of the Certificate IV in Alcohol and other Drugs will further equip you with culturally secure skills and knowledge to address AOD issues in your local communities, as well as communication skills, creation of treatment plans and other health strategies.
SSSMAP will allocate you a support staff who can assist with assessments, as well as help in report writing, file note taking, and other activities that may help you in your work in the Mental Health, Community Services and AOD industries, and to ensure our candidates are supported throughout their studies to achieve a high rate of completions.
Fees:
This course is free of charge to eligible to Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander people living in Western Australia. You may incur charges for completion of the First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) prior to course commencement.
Regional participants: Please note travel/accommodation costs may be incurred if you are ineligible/unregistered for ABSTUDY.
Dates/Time
The course is delivered over a 12-month period, with 1-week block release every three months.
The next intake for Certificate IV is scheduled for 2023. You can express your interest here and will be contacted closer to the date with more information
Delivery and Location:
Mental Health Commission, 1 Nash Street
Perth
Please note: As part of this qualification, you are required to complete workplace learning. If you are not currently working in the industries of Mental Health, Community Services or Alcohol and Other Drugs, SSSMAP may be able to find you a placement to expand on the skills you have begun learning.
- CHCAOD001 Work in alcohol and other drugs context
- CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drug issues
- CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drug issues
- CHCAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
- CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
- CHCCCS014 Provide brief interventions
- CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
- CHCAOD002 Work with clients who are intoxicated
- CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues
- CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements
- CHCEDU001 Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
- CHCCDE006 Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

To register your interest in participating in this course, contact us at: sssmap@mhc.wa.gov.au