One of the most effective ways of studying AOD is to study with an industry based provider of AOD training. These providers are also AOD service providers and agencies that are currently providing AOD services to clients. They are able to draw on the expertise and experience of currently practicing specialists working in their agencies to inform their training provision, resources and assessment approaches. Being able to translate current industry best practice into learning increases the relevance of the programs to learners’ needs. Programs are offered in a variety of flexible delivery modes including face-to-face, online and blended. Your learning experience can be tailored to suit your individual needs – whether you are upskilling, returning to study or seeking to change your career. Victoria’s specialist industry based AOD providers of nationally accredited AOD training and qualifications include:
- Odyssey House Victoria
- Turning Point
These providers offer a range of study options, from the Certificate IV and Diploma in AOD to higher education postgraduate courses up to and including qualifications at a Masters level.
Odyssey House Victoria
(RTO 20995)
For more than three decades, Odyssey House Victoria (OHV) has provided a range of treatment options for people with substance use issues, and continues to develop and offer services and programs in response to the emerging needs of the community.
OHV recognises that problems with alcohol and other drugs can have a significant impact on children and other family members. We aim to support and make our services relevant to people of all backgrounds and identities, welcoming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, and those from LGBTQI communities to our services.
Services and programs include:
- Assessment;
- Counselling and support;
- Residential rehabilitation;
- Financial counselling;
- Youth and Family Services;
- Children’s and Family Services;
- Education and Training;
- Drink and Drug Driver Education Programs.
For more information about OHV services programs go to our website.
OHV is also a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and is known as Odyssey Institute in this capacity.
The breadth of knowledge and skills required to deliver the range of specialist AOD services provided by OHV informs the relevance of Odyssey Institute training programs—ensuring our students receive the most current information and relevant skills.
Odyssey Institute AOD Courses
As an industry-based RTO, we design and deliver training programs and assessment services that are informed by OHV’s clinical expertise in the AOD sector.
We are committed to providing training and assessment services in programs that support the development of a strong and progressive AOD sector workforce, and that also support the needs of other allied health professions and corporate agencies.
Our programs are designed to meet not only the needs of existing workers but also for those who wish to change careers and or enter employment in the AOD sector.
All Odyssey Institute qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework which provide structured pathways into higher education programs (as defined in the AQF Policy for Pathways).
Our scope of registration includes the following nationally recognised qualifications:
- CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs;
- CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs;
- CHCSS00093 Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set;
- 10254NAT Working with Clients with Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Issues
(Note 10524NAT is copyright owned by OHV. Information about curriculum is available by contacting the OHV RTO Manager.)
Trainers and assessors incorporate individual student-centred approaches through face-to-face delivery, coordinated online study groups and enabling online student peer support networks.
More information about OHV Programs
Since it first attained registration as a training provider, Odyssey Institute has developed specialist programs to meet workforce needs. This demonstrates our capability for high quality service provision and relevant training options. Programs developed in the past have included: FamilyInclusive practice, Amphetamine Type Stimulants, Gambling as an Addiction.
Turning Point
(RTO 6948)
Turning Point is a national treatment, research and education centre that provides leadership in the AOD, gambling and mental health sectors. Combining innovative research in the clinical and population health fields with capacity building and specialist support, Turning Point assists services, communities and the Victorian and Commonwealth governments to respond to AOD and gambling issues. Turning Point is an Eastern Health service, operating in affiliation with Monash University. Situated in Church Street, Richmond, Turning Point’s facilities combine state of the art clinical areas with large purpose built training rooms and recording facilities for developing online professional development programs. Turning Point is both a RTO and an accredited Higher Education Provider (HEP). As an RTO, Turning Point offers specialist AOD training to the AOD sector, including provision of the AOD Skills Set. As a HEP it offers post graduate courses in addictions up to Masters Level.
Turning Point AOD Programs
Turning Point’s comprehensive approach to education and workforce development reflects an understanding that effective lifelong learning comprises multiple strategies. Our education and training programs include regular seminars, webinars, skills based workshops, competency based training, medical specialist training and higher education courses, the latter delivered in conjunction with Monash University. We also develop and deliver specialist resources and post-training support to AOD clinicians, researchers and policy makers. Underpinning this delivery is the belief that research informs practice and professionals are constantly required to keep up to date with cutting edge discoveries in the field.
The accredited courses currently offered by Turning Point that meet MQS requirements include the 4 units of competency that comprise the AOD skill set and multiple courses at postgraduate level.
AOD Skillset
- CHCAOD001 – Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
- CHCAOD004 – Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCAOD006 – Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCAOD009 – Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
For more information on Professional Development visit the website
Postgraduate courses
- Graduate Certificate of Addictive Behaviours
- Graduate Diploma of Addictive Behaviours
- Master of Addictive Behaviours
These courses are delivered fully online and are suitable for graduates in psychology, criminology, nursing, medicine, law, social work, youth work and community development and those working in criminal justice, mental health, community health and public policy.
For more information Refer to visit our website or email turningpoint@monash.edu
Turning Point is unique in the area of Education and Training, not only because we offer such a wide range of learning options for people looking to progress in their chosen careers, but also because of our internationally recognised research profile and extensive clinical services, including Counselling Online. This combination of research and clinical expertise ensures that Turning Point’s educational programs are both evidence and practice based.
Turning Point is also very proud of the quality of our teaching. In 2017, the mean student satisfaction rating across 14 post graduate subjects was 4.4 out of 5. In relation to our non-accredited training courses for 2017, 92 % of our 2,958 participants indicted “High” or “Very High” satisfaction with the training provided.
More Information on Turning Point Programs
In addition to accredited training, Turning Point provides skills based workshops for DHHS funded AOD workers, a Training Calendar of special workshops of interest to the AOD Sector, a monthly Talking Point lecture featuring hot topics, and a webinar series for clinical staff including more established clinicians.
If you would like more information about any of our Workforce Development activities, please email training@turningpoint.org.au