Gain foundational knowledge of working in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector, to support you as you begin/enhance your career.
Students will obtain four units of competency that can be used as credit towards CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs.
This course is targeted to workers who are new to working in the AOD sector in direct client facing roles and would benefit from specific training on skills for assessment, intervention and review. Learners will benefit from having digital literacy skills and be familiar with MS Teams as the course will be delivered virtually.
Course code: CHCSS00093
Both cohorts will commence from the week starting 24th August 2026 - concluding the 9th November 2026. There will be a two-week break.
Expressions of interest for the AOD Skillset close 17 July 2026.
This page will be periodically updated as new training dates become available.
Course is available to all candidates from Local Health Districts or Special Health Networks interested in alcohol and other drugs. Priority may be given to those working with priority population groups.
For those applying from the NGO sector please use the following link: AOD Skill Set EOI 2025/2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply to this AOD skillset training.
Please also note you must be a permanent Australian resident to apply.
Expressions of interest for this training are currently open for LHD and SHN applicants.
TAFE NSW
Virtual delivery
For further information on this opportunity please email moh-aodworkforcedevelopment@health.nsw.gov.au.
