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Working with Substance Misuse qualifications

Who are these qualifications for?

 
These are a bank of new qualifications that are designed for professionals whose work brings them into contact with substance misusers.
These qualifications would benefit those working with substance misusers within generalist frontline services. They are designed for those who already hold current relevent professional qualifications such as social workers, probation officers, nurses, teachers or those who have already completed a relevent level 3 NVQ e.g. in Helath and Social Care, Advice & Guidance or Working with Offending Behaviour.  

 

What do these qualifications cover?

These qualifications are offered at level 3 and learners are able to choose to work towards either an Award (11 credits) or a Certificate (18 credits) in Working with Substance Misuse. Learners and employers will choose units that are relevent to thier current job role.

 

Qualification titles

  • Unit 001 Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialist
  • Unit 002 Enable indiviuals who misuse sustances to identify and use health and social care services and facilities
  • Unit 006 Increase awareness about substances with individuals and groups
  • Unit 020 Contribute to the prevention and management of abusive and aggressive behaviour of individuals who misuse substances
  • Unit 021 Develop and sustain effectife working relationships with staff within substance misuse services and other agencies

 

This qualification can be started at your convenience.

Members - £450

Voluntary sector and all others - £450 + VAT

Interested in this qualification? Please complete the NVQ/Qualification interest form attached below and forward to us at AdviceUK, 6th Floor, 63 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8 AA. You can also fax your booking form to us on 020 7469 5701, or send it by email to training@adviceuk.org.uk

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