Highfield - Level 1 Award in Substance Misuse Awareness

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Category: Substance-Misuse · Level: Beginner

This qualification is aimed at learners looking for an introductory level qualification in Substance Misuse. It is useful for learners working in a variety of sectors.

The qualification provides learners with an understanding of what substances are commonly misused and why, the social and personal effects of substance misuse and the perceptions and responses to substance misuse.

This qualification is aimed at individuals who looking for an introductory level qualification in substance misuse. It is useful for learners working in a variety of sectors.

The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 20 hours and of this 13 are recommended as guided learning hours (GLH).

Topics covered

Substances that are commonly misused and why

recognising possible signs of substance misuse

being aware of the social and personal effects of substance misuse and

the perceptions and responses to substance misuse.

It is assessed by a written workbook. Learners must complete the Candidate Assessment Pack (CAP) in full and both the tutor and learner must sign the front cover.