CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs - 2026 - Version 1

Sep 15, 2026

CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs describes entry-level work roles supporting clients with alcohol and other drug issues and delivering health promotion and community interventions. Training is provided with limited responsibility under established parameters across community-based organisations, withdrawal services, residential rehabilitation and outreach services. The course outlines entry expectations, optional pre-assessment, LLND evaluation, delivery in multiple modes, attendance requirements, and standard assessment pathways. Fees for 2026, RPL and credit transfer information, and Learnline-based resources are included.

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CategoryHealthcare

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Reading Time10 min

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ELIGIBILITY/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DELIVERY DETAILS

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ASSESSMENT

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

CREDIT TRANSFER (CT)

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CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs DESCRIPTION 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 in 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. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. ELIGIBILITY/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 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. 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. DELIVERY DETAILS | Location(s) | Casuarina, Alice Springs, online | | --- | --- | | Duration * | 12 months full-time; 2 years part-time | | Study mode ^^ | Blended, face-to-face, online, and workplace learning. | | Dates ^ | Term 1, 2026 (2/02/2026)
Students can enrol up to the end of the first week after the identified commencement date. | | Attendance | For students enrolled in mainstream delivery mode, students attend face to face classes in 4 x 3 hour blocks per week, per term. Classes are scheduled to coincide with routine school calendar dates. Students complete the qualification in 40 weeks delivered over 4 terms, dependent of student progress and prior
knowledge/training.
Students will be issued a timetable with the required attendance days and times prior to the commencement of each term. | Page 1 of 4 CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs 2026 – Version 1 CRICOS Provider No. 00300K (NT/VIC) | 03286A (NSW) | RTO Provider No. 0373 | ABN 54 093 513 649 | | For students enrolled in self-directed online delivery mode, students attend 1-hour online classes weekly on Tuesday evening, 5.00 – 6.00 pm. Students are also required to participate in practical assessments during week 7 of each term, with specific attendance dates and times to be provided at the commencement of each teaching period. | | --- | --- | * Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level. ^ Course timetable will be provided on application for the course. ^^Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide FEES | Fee Type | 2026 Course Fees | | --- | --- | | NT Government Supported* | $4,246.55 | | Full Fee | $15,232.43 | *This course is supported by the NT Government for domestic eligible students who are NT residents. A limited number of NT Government supported places are available, so secure your place now. Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. For International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type. The course fee rates will vary for commercial contract arrangements. For further clarification and information on fees, fee exemptions, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments ASSESSMENT Skills and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways including written assessment, questioning , portfolios, work samples, direct observation, practical assessments and third-party feedback. Throughout your cours

FAQs

What does CHC43215 prepare entry-level workers to do?

It supports clients with alcohol and other drug issues and enables learners to implement health promotion and community interventions, within established parameters and under guidance of other practitioners.

Are there mandatory entry requirements for this course?

There are no mandatory requirements, but candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed at this level, such as completion of Year 10 or equivalent and a general command of spoken and written English. A pre-assessment may be required.

How is the course delivered and how long does it take?

Delivery can be blended, face-to-face, online, and workplace learning. Duration is 12 months full-time or 2 years part-time, with attendance structured through term-based blocks or weekly online classes depending on the study mode.

Sep 15, 2026

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