This qualification applies to workers providing services to clients in relation to mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues.
The qualification includes counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services
The qualification requires high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting clients, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health issues and alcohol and drug use and misuse.
You will be equipped to further your career and apply for more challenging roles such as an Alcohol and Drug Counsellor in a variety of settings. The course's teaching staff have extensive experience in their field, allowing them to provide practical knowledge and advice throughout the course. A focus on developing work related skills means successful employment outcomes for graduating students.
Students will be required to participate in either paid or unpaid work in the community services industry to participate in this course. Eligible students may enrol in individual units.
This is a restricted programme and only available to students who are accepted into the programme.
Students are required to apply and be approved by Curtin University of Technology before they can enrol in units through OUA.
Application forms can be downloaded from the OUA's website. Applications for the Graduate Certificate or Diploma are due two weeks prior to the close of enrolment. Applications should be emailed to: apply@open.edu.au or faxed to: +61 3 8628 2989.
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