Courses in Alcohol and Other Addictions Counselling

In 2008, Wontulp-Bi-Buya College received accreditation of two new courses that aim to develop support and counselling skills to assist in overcoming alcoholic and other addictions in Indigenous communities. These are:

30767QLD – Certificate III in Alcohol and Other Addictions

30768QLD – Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Addictions Counselling

The first level provides foundational studies in this field and is a prerequisite for the second level.

The programs are designed for the treatment, rehabilitation and redirection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are alcoholic and subject to other addictions. The format is appropriate for professional development of workers who deal with Indigenous people, and is particularly appropriate for assisting community groups to establish alcoholism abatement programs. The course is designed to provide culturally appropriate training for Indigenous members of the community to assist in the changing patterns of alcohol and other addictions.

Upon completion of the courses, graduates will be able to act as role models within their communities and strengthen action and advocacy, and apply for employment opportunities in the following areas, employment may include:

  • Alcohol and other addictions counsellor
  • Alcohol and other addictions worker/educator
  • Conflict manager
  • Liaison officer alcohol and other addictions
  • Health Worker Assistant
  • Nightwatchman
  • Policy advisor
  • Community advocacy member
  • Support youth worker
  • Community resource centre worker
  • Organisation committee member

The course design is based on participatory action learning methods and is designed in short units to accommodate Indigenous learning patterns including shared learning and an holistic approach that connects learning with spiritual, social and practical aspects of daily life.

Units of competency have been designed to cover the units that are culturally relevant to the behavioural and adaptation patterns of colonisation and the historical influences that have predisposing, enabling and reinforcing factors on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and the negative role that alcohol and other addictions have on the individual, family group and the community.

Persons with expertise in Aboriginal health, rehabilitation and community development have been consulted about the course development as well as church and community contacts in remote communities.

These courses are approved for delivery by the College but commencement of the Certificate III in Alcohol and Other Addictions course in 2009 is subject to the College obtaining funding for staff and operational costs.

Course Requirements
Each course will be delivered in 5 x 2-week residential blocks based in Cairns, Qld.

 

Certificate III in Alcohol and Other Addictions (30767QLD)

 

Unit Code Unit Title
Core units
Nominal
Hours
WBB301A Introduction to hope and healing: moving beyond trauma and abuse (BTA)
20
WBB302A Adult children of alcoholics (ACOA)
25
WBB303A Substance and Gambling Addictions
35
BSBATSIC403A Maintain and protect culture
80
CHCAOD4C Support people with alcohol and/or other drug issues
32
CHCAOD6B Work with clients who are intoxicated
40
CHCCHILD1C Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
30
CHCAD1C Advocate for clients
30
CHCCOM2B Communicate appropriately with clients and colleagues
24
CHCOHS301A Participate in workplace safety procedures
24
 
Total CORE:
340
   
  Electives units – 1 elective
CHCCD12D Apply a community development framework
80
CHCCD13C Work with specific communities
64
CHCDFV1B Recognise and respond to domestic and family violence (Family disease)
60
 
Total ELECTIVE:
60-80
 
Total hours of study:
400-420

 

 

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Addictions Counselling (30768QLD)

ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Certificate III in Alcohol and Other Addictions

 

Unit Code Unit Title
Nominal
Hours
  Core units  
CHCCOM3C Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships (incl Communication and ethics)
60
CHCCS501A Assess and respond to individuals at risk of self-harm or suicide
100
CHCAOD8C Assess the needs of clients with alcohol and other drug issues (incl Pharmacology of drugs)
100
CHCCM2C Establish and monitor a case plan
48
HLTFA2A Apply Advanced First Aid
30
WBB401A One on one counselling
20
WBB402A Family dynamics and counselling
20
WBB403A Group dynamics and counselling
20
 
Total CORE:
398
   
  Electives units – minimum of 80 hours
CHCAOD10A Work with clients who have alcohol and other drug issues
90
CHCCD8B Support community action
60
CHCAOD9C Provide alcohol and/or other drug withdrawal services
96
WBB404A Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)
20
CHCHPROM1A Share health information
(Health promotion and prevention)
50
CHCCM3B Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
72
 
Total ELECTIVE:
70-96
 
Total hours of study:
468-494