DRUG AWARENESS COURSE
Category:
Social Care Courses
Course Format
Paper-Based
Approximate Study Time
80 Hours (Self Study)
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Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course
over 4 monthly payments.
Initial payment of £75.00
Followed by 3 monthly
payments of £40.00 |
Price:
£195.00
VAT inclusive
Approximate Delivery Time
1-2 Working Days (Courier Service) |
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The Drug Awareness - Level 2 Course is designed for students who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Drugs awareness. No prior knowledge is required.
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.
On successful completion of the course you will receive a recognised level 2 award (Comparable to working at GCSE or NVQ Level 2).
Objectives:
The Objectives of the Course are to gain a better understanding of drugs in society and their use and misuse. The course is particularly suitable for people who may encounter drug related problems and wish to learn how to respond.
The Course Includes the Following 4 Units:-
The following topics are covered: History of drug use; drug terms; differences between depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens and tranquillisers; potential effects that drugs have on individuals; understanding of the law in relation to drugs; effects of drugs in the work place; and statistics relating to drug us.
The following topics are covered: Compare the differences between different types of volatile substances; and understand the potential effects that volatile substances can have on individuals.
The following topics are covered: Understand the different levels of drug dependency; stages of changing behaviour; and methods of harm reduction, including experimental, recreation, dependency, the cycle of change, harm reduction.
The following topics are covered: Understand what types of treatment interventions are available; Identify national contacts which provide advice and information.
Course Duration:
Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take approximately 80 hours of study to complete.
Pre-Requirements:
There are no particular entry requirements.
Technical Support:
Once you have enrolled, you will have access to your own personal tutor by mail or email. You will receive full tutor support for a 12 month period.
Qualification:
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The award is gained from successfully completed coursework so there is no exam to complete.
On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Level 2 Drug Awareness Award.
This award has been independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and is comparable to working at GCSE or NVQ Level 2. |
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The award is issued through NCFE. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
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