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CHC53215Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

For practitioners providing specialist AOD counselling, case management and program coordination.

What you receive for every unit

  • Learner guide

    Full unit content with activities, case studies and legislation references.

  • Student assessment booklet

    All tasks with instructions, conditions, submission checklists and declarations.

  • Assessor marking guide

    Benchmark answers, observation checklists and decision-making rules.

  • Assessment mapping

    Task-by-task mapping to every unit requirement and the principles of assessment.

  • Session plan and slides

    Sequenced delivery plan with an editable presentation deck.

  • Placement or simulation kit

    Logbook, third-party report and scenario pack where the unit requires it.

  • Validation record

    Pre-use validation and version history.

  • Self-study guide

    Structured reading and activity plan for online and distance learners.

Packaging rules

22 units of competency are required for this qualification: 16 core units and 6 elective units, selected in line with the packaging rules on training.gov.au.

Core units for CHC53215
Core unitTitleStatus
CHCADV005Provide systems advocacy servicesAvailable
CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs contextAvailable
CHCAOD004Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issuesAvailable
CHCAOD006Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issuesAvailable
CHCAOD007Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and managementAvailable
CHCAOD008Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drug issuesAvailable
CHCAOD009Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plansAvailable
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needsAvailable
CHCCOM006Establish and manage client relationshipsAvailable
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleAvailable
CHCMHS005Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol andAvailable
CHCMHS007Work effectively in trauma informed careAvailable
CHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practiceAvailable
CHCPRP002Collaborate in professional practiceAvailable
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practiceAvailable
HLTAID003Provide first aidAvailable

Elective units are available individually. Ask for the full unit list with your sample request.

Compliance features for CHC53215

  • Every assessment task mapped to elements, performance criteria, performance evidence, knowledge evidence, foundation skills and assessment conditions.
  • Benchmark answers and observation checklists with decision-making rules so multiple assessors reach the same judgement.
  • Reasonable adjustment and re-assessment guidance written into the assessor guide.
  • Pre-use validation record and version control history supplied with every unit.
  • Simulated workplace scenarios where the assessment conditions allow simulation.

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