Pre-requisites

None.

Co-requisites

None.

Competencies covered

Competency: CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context

Element: 1. Establish the context for AOD work

1.1 Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, political, economic and legal contexts of AOD
1.2 Research and analyse impacts of AOD policy frameworks on AOD work practice
1.3 Apply understanding of the historical and social constructs of alcohol and drugs and the changes in alcohol and drug use

Element: 2. Apply understanding of context to AOD practice

2.1 Apply knowledge of broad and specific AOD contexts to AOD work practice
2.2 Identify and use legal frameworks that impact on AOD work
2.3 Identify, review and apply information about evidence based models and frameworks of AOD work

Element: 3. Integrate the core values and principles of AOD work into practice

3.1 Assess AOD practice values and ensure support and interventions are person-centred
3.2 Apply a harm minimisation approach to maximise support for the AOD client
3.3 Support the client’s rights and safety, including access and equity of services

Element: 4. Apply understanding of the impact of values in AOD practice

4.1 Reflect on personal values and attitudes regarding AOD use and acknowledge their potential impact when working in AOD contexts
4.2 Apply awareness of organisations’ values
4.3 Consider client values in determining interventions and supports

Unit Description

tba


Unit offerings

Face to face: (Demand based)

Please note

The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand, regulatory requirements, continual improvement processes or other conditions.

This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.