Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, Other Drugs and Mental Health)

About this course

The government-accredited Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, Other Drugs and Mental Health) program offered through SEEK Learning will give you training and skills in counselling, referral, advocacy as well as health promotion services.

Studying this diploma course, you will gain a thorough education in health issues related to mental health, and the use and misuse of alcohol and drugs. You will also gain complex skills to be able to provide services and intervention for clients. As a part of this Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, Other Drugs and Mental Health) course, you are required to complete a minimum of 240 hours of practical experience in the community services industry.

If you are unable to find an approved work placement, you may be able to complete simulated workplace assessments online. You may be required to have police clearance before undertaking your work placement.

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Entry requirements

To gain entry into this diploma program you must one of the following:

• Be working or have recently been appointed to work in a community support mental health or AOD role and have a recognised higer education or vocation education qualification at certificate IV level or above

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• Completed, after 2010, the Certificate IV in Mental Health program or the Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs program or related field

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• Have completed a certification IV in Mental Health or Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (or related field) before 2010

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• Have sufficient relevant work experience and knowledge of the mental health or AOD sector

Areas of study

In this diploma program, you will learn to:

• Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
• Work effectively in mental health settings
• Provide behaviour support in the context of individualised plans
• Maintain OHS processes
• Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drugs issues
• Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drug issues
• Develop and implement a behaviour response plan
• Provide relapse prevention strategies
• Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
• Provide services to clients with complex needs
• Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
• Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process
• Facilitate consumer, family and carer participation in the recovery process
• Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery
• Provide a range of services to people with mental health issues
• Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• Access evidence and apply in practice
• Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies

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Finance options

If you are an Australian citizen you may be eligible to receive VET FEE-HELP for this OTEN program, meaning you can defer payment of your course fees. Additionally, Australian residents may also be eligible to receive Abstudy/Austudy or Youth Allowance.

Student support

As a student of OTEN through SEEK Learning, you will be periodically contacted by your teachers to discuss your education progress. Your enquiries will also receive priority attention and your assignments will be marked and returned within seven working days.

Upon enrolment you will gain access to the OTEN Learning Support (OLS) site, where you will be able to receive course updates and view your study progress. General student support is also available during business hours or via email.

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How will this course advance my career?

Upon completion of this diploma program, you will have the education and training to be able to successfully work in the community services and health industry. You will have the skills and knowledge to qualify for a career as a caseworker, community support worker, detoxification worker, outreach worker or a support worker.

How else will I benefit from this diploma?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised, accredited Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, Other Drugs and Mental Health).
• Studying online/by correspondence means you can study where you want, at your own pace.
• Includes 240 hours of practical work placement in the community services industry where you can gain valuable work experience.
• Gain industry-relevant skills and a qualification that’s highly valued.
• Course materials provided.
• Recognition of Prior Learning may be available for previous work experience, formal training or qualifications in this field.
• Your qualification may articulate into university programs to help you advance in your education levels.

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