Certificate III in Community Services Work (focus on Alcohol and Other Drugs)

• Institution:

  Aboriginal Health College, Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC)

• Type:

  VET (Vocational Education and Training)

• Reach:

  NSW

• Focus:

  Indigenous

Overview

This qualification applies to community based workers whose positions generally involve direct client contact, identifying client needs, and client referral. The aim of the program is to: enhance the capacity of service providers in offering culturally safe, evidence based information about drug use to Aboriginal people and their communities; and have a pool of workers competent in undertaking culturally safe, evidence based alcohol and other drug related work. The course involves 13 units: 11 core units and two elective units which total 450 hours.

Contacts

Aboriginal Health College
35 Harvey Street
Little Bay NSW 2036
Ph: (02) 9019 0730
Fax: (02) 9019 0736
Email: NOneroa@ahc.edu.au

Links

• View website: Certificate III in Community Services Work (focus on Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drugs)