Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) workers are on the frontline of some of the most complex and meaningful work in community services. Across Victoria, services are seeking skilled practitioners who can respond to co-existing needs, deliver harm-minimisation support and build trusted relationships with clients.

The Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC43215) at Kangan Institute is a Free TAFE course that prepares you for frontline AOD work through practical, person‑centred training grounded in real service settings.

Who is this course designed for

This qualification suits people who want to work directly with individuals and communities affected by alcohol and other drug use, or those already working in community services who want to specialise in AOD support.

·       People seeking frontline roles in Alcohol and Other Drugs services

·       Support workers and case workers moving into AOD-focused roles

·       Community services staff looking to build specialist AOD capability

·       People interested in harm minimisation and intervention-based work

Strong employment demand across Victoria

Demand for Alcohol and Other Drugs workers remains strong across Victoria. Major job platforms regularly list hundreds of AOD-related roles, including Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker, Support Worker, Case Manager and Outreach Worker, across both metropolitan and regional areas.

View current Alcohol and Other Drugs roles here

Where can this qualification take you

Graduates commonly move into roles such as:

·       Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker

·       Community Support Worker

·       Case Worker or Outreach Worker

·       Support roles in health and community services

Take the next step

If you’re ready to build specialist skills and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, explore the Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC43215) and apply now!