Highfield
Level 2
QN: 600/1758/2
Curriculum Active
Highfield Level 2 Award In Substance Misuse (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Highfield. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 125 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Highfield
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
125 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Community responses to substance misuse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how communities can be protected from substance mis
- use related crime and antisocial behaviour.
- Know ways of working effectively with communities
2
Options and interventions for those affected by substance use/misuse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different types of substance use/mis
- use and their associated problems
- Understand the range of treatments and interventions for substance mis
- Understand the concept of harm-reduction in substance mis
- Know how to recognise and respond to substance related incidents which may require an immediate response
3
Substance misuse and young people
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to use effective communication skills when talking to young people about substances
- Understand how to identify substance related needs in young people
- Know why it is important to follow organisational procedures when working with young people
4
Understand blood-borne infections related to substance use/misuse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the relationship between blood-borne infections and substance mis
- Understand how blood-borne infections are transmitted
5
Understand how to recognise and respond to substance use/misuse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the UK national response to substance use/mis
- Understand the possible signs and symptoms relating to substance use/mis
- use and their limitations
- Know the range of services available for those affected by substance use/mis
6
Understand solvents and volatile substance abuse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the history and development of volatile substance ab
- use (VSA) in the UK
- Know why people use volatile substances
- Understand the methods of use and effects of volatile substance ab
- Know the range of responses to volatile substance ab
7
Understand substance use/misuse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the size, scope and complexity of substance use/mis
- use in the UK
- Understand the social context of substance use/mis
- use in the UK and how this has changed over time
- Understand the reasons why people use substances
- Understand of the importance of attitudes and values and their effects on behaviour
8
Understand the safe, sensible and social use of alcohol
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the issues and concerns around alcohol use/mis
- Understand the different styles of drinking and their potential for harm
- Know the ways in which society responds to alcohol use and mis
- Understand the attitudes towards, and the impact of, alcohol use amongst young people
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/1758/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Highfield
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2011