Partners in Training Australia
15 months or 2 years
This advanced Diploma prepares professionals to provide comprehensive support to individuals affected by alcohol and other drugs issues. Combining practical skills in counselling, case management, and treatment planning with trauma-informed and culturally safe approaches, it's ideal for those seeking rewarding careers in community services, rehabilitation, or AOD-specific clinics.
There are no mandatory prerequisites to enrol in this qualification. Applicants must attend a course information session and complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital skills assessment (LLND). You will need access to a computer, laptop, or tablet with stable internet connection, Zoom application, headphones/speakers, microphone and webcam for virtual classes. For work placement, you must obtain a current and satisfactory Victorian Working with Children Check and may require additional clearances such as a Police Check depending on your placement provider.
The course comprises 21 of 22 units of competency: 15 core units covering systems advocacy, AOD context and assessment, interventions, relapse prevention, treatment planning, mental health co-existing issues, trauma-informed care, evidence-based practice, and professional collaboration; plus 6 elective units focusing on care network collaboration, health prevention and promotion, recovery-oriented approaches, wellbeing assessment, wellness planning, and advanced directives. A minimum of 160 hours of work placement in a relevant community service delivery setting is included.
Partners in Training Australia specialises in delivering high-quality training for the Health and Community Services sector across Regional Victoria and Metropolitan locations. The organisation offers flexible learning options including online and blended delivery designed for people with busy work lives and family commitments. With strong industry connections, experienced trainers actively engaged in the sector, and government-subsidised training making it more affordable than many providers, PTA ensures practical, relevant, and job-ready education aligned with current industry needs and practices.
Graduates may pursue further study in CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or CHC82015 Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management. Employment opportunities include roles as Case Worker, Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker, Alcohol and Other Drugs Rehabilitation Worker, Mental Health and Outreach Worker, Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker, and Drug and Alcohol Community Support Worker. The welfare and community services sector is one of Australia's fastest growing sectors, with the Community and Personal Service Workers group projected to grow by 13.7% to 2035, representing approximately 236,100 additional jobs.
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