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Free Level 1 Substance Misuse Course Online

CostFREE
Duration2 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Substance Misuse Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, without taking time off work or travelling to a class. The course takes around 2 weeks to complete. You'll build awareness of substance misuse, covering key facts that are relevant to health, care, and community settings. Tutor support is included, so you're not studying alone. This is a free substance misuse course for adults who need flexibility in how they learn.

Who this course is for

Anyone wishing to boost their skills without having to take time off work or commit to attending face to face sessions

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the main types of substances that are commonly misused.
  • You'll understand the effects of substance misuse on physical and mental health.
  • You'll recognise the signs that someone may be misusing substances.
  • You'll explore how substance misuse affects families, communities, and workplaces.
  • You'll learn about the support and services available to people affected by substance misuse.

How you will learn

You study online at times that suit you. Tutor support is included throughout, so you have someone to contact if you have questions. The course is not entirely self-study. Assessment is based on the online course activities and materials provided. You do not need to attend any face-to-face sessions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Crook Adult Learning And Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supports people in residential or home care settings.
  • Support worker: works with people affected by addiction or mental health issues.
  • Healthcare assistant: entry-level role in NHS or private health settings.
  • Community outreach worker: connects people to local support services.
  • Youth worker: works with young people in community or school settings.
  • Substance misuse support worker: assists people in recovery programmes.

What you could study next

A Level 1 substance misuse qualification is a starting point. You could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate in Health and Social Care to deepen your knowledge. If you want to work directly in substance misuse services, a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is the qualification most employers look for. Some learners also go on to study mental health awareness at Level 2 or Level 3.

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