AOD Skill Set Training EOIs
2026-04-24 - 2026-06-26
***PLEASE NOTE: EOIs are now closed and successful applicants have been notified***
Want to upskill and build workforce capability to support people who use Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)?
QNADA has partnered with the Queensland Mental Health Commission (QMHC) and TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275) to offer 20 free training places for the nationally accredited Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set (CHCSS00093), delivered by TAFE Queensland.
If you support people who use AOD in your job role, we invite you submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by 16 March 2026 to register your interest in one of the limited spots available.
For more information, read these FAQ.
More about the AOD Skill Set Training and its impact
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set (CHCSS00093) will provide the workforce with knowledge and practical tools to support people who use AOD and reduce stigma surrounding AOD use. It offers nationally recognised credentials and can be credited toward a Certificate IV Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC43215) or Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC53215).
A variety of workforces and job roles contribute to improving outcomes for people who use AOD. This skill set is considered foundational training for those in frontline support roles.
This training is suited to workers in:

community services
youth services
mental health, wellbeing and peer support roles
homelessness and housing services
justice, corrections and community safety
health and social care
other frontline roles supporting people with AOD concerns

Please note that no prior AOD qualifications are required to apply.
About the training
The training is delivered by TAFE Queensland in a virtual classroom format.
Course details:

Start date: Friday 24 April 2026
Finish date: Friday 26 June 2026
Commitment: 5 hours each Friday for 10 weeks
Class times: 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm with a 1-hour lunch break

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