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Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Certificate IV in Australia.

How long it takes
6 to 24 months
typical for this level
Taught by
41 providers
Every state and territory

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

Before you start

N/A

Where you can study this course

There are 41 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

17 units: 12 that everyone takes and 5 you choose.

See all 12 core units

Core units

Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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