Alcohol and other drugs skillset

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

Dates and locations

Both cohorts will commence from 3^rd March 2026 and run until the 26^th  May 2026 (2 week break from 14^th April 2026)

• Session 1: Full delivery with classes weekly, Tuesday 9:30am-1:30pm
• Session 2: Self-paced with workshops every fortnight, Tuesday 2:00-4:00pm

This page will be periodically updated as new training dates become available.

Eligibility

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. There is also funded AOD skillset training specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders that is advertised on AH&MRC website.

Please also note you must be a permanent Australian resident to apply.

Application process

Expressions of interest for this training are currently open  for LHD and SHN applicants.

Training provider

TAFE NSW

Delivery method

Virtual via Microsoft Teams. Blended option available.

Contact us

For further information on this opportunity please email moh-aodworkforcedevelopment@health.nsw.gov.au.