NCFE Level 2 Award in Substance Misuse (QCF)

This qualification is designed to help you understand a wide range of issues related to substance misuse, including recognising and responding to substance misuse and alcohol use/misuse.

Description

The qualification has a 9 credit value and consists of four units. In order to complete the qualification you must complete three mandatory units and one optional unit.
Mandatory Units:

Unit 01 - Understand substance use/misuse

Unit 02 - Understand how to recognise and respond to substance use/misuse

Unit 03 - Understand the safe, sensible and social use of alcohol

Unit 08 - Understand blood-borne infections related to substance use/misuse

How long is the course?

This course is a 12 week distance learning course.

How will I be assessed?

By completion and subsequent assessment of unitised work books of evidence, collated through onefile e portfolio system.

What will I study?

Mandatory Units:
Unit 01 - Understand substance use/misuse
This unit examines the size and scope of drug use/misuse in the UK. Learners will gain an awareness of the reasons people use drugs and be able to categorise drugs, explaining their effects. The importance of attitudes and values and their effects on behaviour is also considered.

Unit 02 - Understand how to recognise and respond to substance use/misuse
In this unit, learners will consider the issues involved in recognising and responding to drug use/misuse. This includes signs and symptoms of drug use/misuse and the range of possible responses and services available. Learners will also gain a basic understanding of the laws relating to drug use/misuse.

Unit 03 - Understand the safe, sensible and social use of alcohol
In this unit learners gain an understanding of the issues and concerns around alcohol use/misuse. This will include the different styles of drinking and their potential effects. Learners will also gain an understanding of the responses to alcohol misuse in society and consider the impact of alcohol use among young people.
Unit 08: In this unit learners will understand the nature, extent and effects of substance use related blood-borne infections in the UK and how they can be prevented.

What can I go on to study?

This course supports progression to other courses within health and social care.

Entry requirements

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification; however, a basic level of numeracy and literacy is required to comply with the assessment aspects of the qualification.

How much does it cost?

Cost: £200.00Discounted Fee: N/A

When does it start?

Day Start End Start date Weeks Total fee Dis fee VAR VAR VAR VAR 12 200.00 N/A

How do I apply?

Contact:

Programme Area Leader
Emma Brown - 01623 413596
emma.brown@wnc.ac.uk

Curriculum Manager
Ann Ramsay - 01623 413356
ann.ramsay@wnc.ac.uk

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