Drugs Awareness Level 2

About This Course

The Drugs Awareness Level 2 course is an introductory programme on drug use and misuse, offering essential knowledge about various substances and related health issues. It covers both legal and illegal drugs, exploring their effects, consequences, and legislation.

The course enhances understanding of societal drug use, relevant responses, and interventions. It supports government policy through education and prepares students for advanced studies.

Ideal for social and health care professionals, youth workers, teachers, and more, this course aligns with DANOS standards, covering units AA1, AA3, AA4, AB2, AB5, AC1, AD1, and BD3.

Course Benefits

This course builds a strong foundation in understanding drug use, misuse, and their societal impact. It covers both legal and illegal substances, exploring physical, mental, and social consequences, alongside current legislation and policy.

Aligned with DANOS, it supports best practices in care, education, and support services. Learners are introduced to effective intervention strategies and the social context of substance use.

Ideal for youth workers, care staff, teachers, and frontline professionals, it enhances practical workplace knowledge.

Course Units

Qualification Title: Drugs Awareness Level 2

Unit 1: Introduction To Drug Use; Depressants

Unit 2: Stimulants, Hallucinogens, Tranquillisers

Unit 3: More Substances

Unit 4: Drug Use – Various Interventions

Assessment

Each unit requires the learner to submit an assessment to their individual tutor. The tutor will evaluate the submission and provide feedback.

This qualification is assessed through internally set and marked assessments. These assessments are subject to external quality assurance.

Required Knowledge

No prior knowledge required. Start anytime and study at your own pace for up to 12 months. Full tutor support available.

Awarding Body

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from National Institution of Qualifications (NIOQ).

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by National Institution of Qualifications, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.

National Institution of Qualifications are a national certificating organisation. Endorsement of our courses ensures learners have access to high quality materials that cover all learning outcomes, helping them to achieve their potential.

Support

From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience within counselling can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.

Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it.