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Level 1 Award in Substance Misuse
Code: Q25OC2861
Location: online
Cost: Free
Starting: Tuesday 06 January 2026
Duration: 8 sessions over 8 week(s)
Time: 6.00pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2024, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2024 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
Develop knowledge and understanding of substance misuse and its potential effects on individuals and others. You will also consider risk taking behaviours associated with substance misuse that impact on health and wellbeing, whilst exploring prevention and resilience building.
Who is this course for?
This qualification is ideal for those employed in sectors where a general understanding of substance misuse will support their job role. It is also aimed at personal and social development of anyone with an interest in this subject e.g. parents or volunteers.
How will I learn?
The course is delivered by a tutor online using Microsoft Teams. The qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured. You will be required to complete an electronic learner workbook as evidence for the qualification.
What will I need?
Access to the internet & basic digital skills
Are there any other costs?
No additional costs
Additional Information
You may wish to progress on to further learning in health, care or education.
Who is this course for
This qualification is ideal for those employed in sectors where a general understanding of substance misuse will support their job role. It is also aimed at personal and social development of anyone with an interest in this subject e.g. parents or volunteers.
How you will learn
The course is delivered by a tutor online using Microsoft Teams. The qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured. You will be required to complete an electronic learner workbook as evidence for the qualification.
What you will need
Access to the internet & basic digital skills.
Where Next
You may wish to progress on to further learning in health, care or education.
Time and duration
Start Date: 06 January 2026
Start Time: 6.00pm
Day: Tuesday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 8