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Level 2 Award in Understanding Substance Misuse

USM-L2

Designed For

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This qualification is intended for candidates who wish to develop their knowledge of substance misuse. The knowledge gained would be useful in a variety of settings, both personal and professional, for example:

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  • supporting those working in Tier 1 services by providing an overview of the subject;

  • enhancing understanding for those already working therapeutically – i.e. counsellors, support workers, key workers etc.;

  • benefiting parents and carers by virtue of increased knowledge and awareness;

  • helping and supporting others either in a voluntary or employed capacity.

Learning Outcomes

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Candidates will learn to:

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  1. Know the effects of a range of drugs, including alcohol.

  2. Know the harm associated with different substances and related behaviours.

  3. Be aware of diversity in relation to substance use/misuse

  4. Understand why people use/misuse drugs

  5. Be aware of own responses to issues in relation to substance use/misuse

  6. Know the social economic effects of substance misuse.

  7. Use Study skills within the learning process.

Entry Requirement

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No previous training or experience is required but students are asked to confirm that they are at least 16 years old at the commencement of the course.

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We are looking for candidates who:

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  • Are able to cope with course content.

  • Are able to benefit from self-development.

  • Possess emotional stability.

  • Can identify reasons for training beyond personal development.

  • Are aware of the time resources required to meet the demands of the course.

  • Are aware of difference and diversity.

Dates & Times – NEW DATES AND TIMES COMING SOON!​​

COST OF TRAINING:

TBC

CPCAB EXAM:

Portfolios are sent away to be externally verified

REGISTRATION FEE:

£56.00

DAY | TIME:

TBC

START DATES:

TBC

FINISH DATES:

TBC

NUMBER OF SESSIONS:

10

NUMBER OF HOURS:

30

TUTORIALS:

1

Location

Set in beautiful, historic Rochester at 135 High Street, Rochester Kent ME1 1EW. Ample car parking and rail links close by.

Accreditation

This is a Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) course, which is accredited by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) into the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Qualification Number: 500/4684/6

Application for this Course

Please contact Administration on 01634 843733 or via email: admin@oceanconsultancyltd.co.uk for an application form and course information.

Progression Route

Upon completion of the L2 Award Understanding Substance Misuse course you can apply to complete the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills Course.

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Ocean Counselling Training LLP
135 High Street
Rochester
Kent ME1 1EW

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