Course Catalogue

Applications for 2025 are now closed. Applications for 2026 will open in November for 2025.

This qualification reflects the role of entry level workers who provide services and interventions to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues and/or implement health promotion and community interventions. Work is undertaken in contexts such as community-based organisations, withdrawal services, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services under the guidance of other practitioners and professionals, with limited responsibility and within established parameters.

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:

• Detoxification Worker
• Drug and Alcohol Community Support Worker
• Family Support Worker
• Mental Health Outreach Worker
• Case Worker (Community Services)
• Support Worker (Community Services)
• Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
• Drug and Alcohol Worker

There are no mandatory requirements however candidates who wish to commence this course need to have the required skills and knowledge to undertake the qualification at this level, e.g., completion of Year 10 or equivalent and a general command of spoken and written English to be able to meet industry standards for communication. A pre-assessment may be required. 

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.