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Introduction to the Alcohol and Other Drug Sector Workshop
Course overview
It is vital that staff have the skills, knowledge and awareness to effectively work with and assist offenders to change their drug and alcohol use.
The Introduction to the Alcohol and Other Drug Sector Workshop aims to provide learners with an overview of the AOD sector, related issues and basic skills to assess, interview and use Motivational Interviewing techniques to promote change.
In addition to developing an understanding of the issues associated with the abuse of alcohol and other drugs, this workshop will assist learners in working with offenders who abuse these substances, through; identifying their needs as well as developing and reviewing appropriate intervention strategies.
Course outcomes
In addition to developing an understanding of the issues associated with the abuse of alcohol and other drugs, this workshop will assist learners in working with offenders who abuse these substances, through; identifying their needs as well as developing and reviewing appropriate intervention strategies.
On completion of this workshop, you will be eligible to enrol in the Introduction to the Alcohol and Other Drug Sector Assessment which is aligned to the Unit of Competency CSCINT013 Assist offenders to change drug and alcohol use in partial completion of the CSC40122 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice.
Entry requirements
Open to all staff who work with offenders who experience challenges with drug and alcohol use.
Delivery mode
This workshop will require completion of the following;
- Prerequisite online component (30 minutes)
- Face-to-face / Virtual attendance (2 days)
Course start dates
- 14 May 2025 (CSNSW Academy)
- 21 May 2025 (Virtual-MS Teams)
- 12 Jun 2025 (CSNSW Academy)
- 17 Jun 2025 (Virtual-MS Teams)
- 9 Jul 2025 (CSNSW Academy)
- 23 Jul 2025 (Virtual-MS Teams)
- 6 Aug 2025 (CSNSW Academy)
- 18 Aug 2025 (Virtual-MS Teams)
- 3 Sep 2025 (CSNSW Academy)
- 17 Sep 2025 (Virtual-MS Teams)
- 1 Oct 2025 (CSNSW Academy)
- 14 Oct 2025 (Virtual-MS Teams)
- 29 Oct 2025 (CSNSW Academy)
- 12 Nov 2025 (Virtual-MS Teams)
- 26 Nov 2025 (CSNSW Academy)
Enrol
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Contact
Community and Workplace Training Unit
Last updated:
13 Mar 2025
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