Community Health and Recovery (Substance Use Awareness and Harm Reduction) (Level 4 Certificate Open University)

UK Requirements

You must be over 18 years of age in order to apply. All applications must satisfy Open University general entrance requirements for Certificate and Diploma courses. The standard offer for this course is 32 UCAS points and GCSE Math and English (Grade A, B or C) or equivalent. Competence in written and spoken English is required and certificated evidence of GCSE English Language or accepted equivalent is required. Level 2 Essential Skills in Communication is acceptable. Candidates who do not meet the general entrance requirements may apply for APEL (accreditation of experiential prior learning) to evidence their ability to undertake the course - please contact the Course Director as soon as possible for advice. Candidates should note that APEL may not be used to evidence the English Language requirement (GCSE or equivalent). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide certificated evidence as required and to present this for inspection at interview.

ROI Requirements

You must be over 18 years of age in order to apply. All applications must satisfy Open University general entrance requirements for Certificate and Diploma courses. The standard offer for this course is 32 UCAS points and OLCs Math and English (Grade O4 or above) or equivalent. Competence in written and spoken English is required and certificated evidence of OLC English or accepted equivalent is required. Level 2 Essential Skills in Communication is acceptable. Candidates who do not meet the general entrance requirements may apply for APEL (accreditation of experiential prior learning) to evidence their ability to undertake the course - please contact the Course Director as soon as possible for advice. Candidates should note that APEL may not be used to evidence the English requirement (OLC or equivalent). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide certificated evidence as required and to present this for inspection at interview.

Further Study

Students may progress to another higher education programme e.g. Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or other similar programmes.

Career Prospects

This course provides essential Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for professionals working across the Health and Social Care sector. It is particularly relevant for housing officers, social workers, mental health nurses, youth workers, and those involved in addiction services, harm reduction, and recovery support. The course is also highly beneficial for individuals with lived experience who are now supporting others in recovery through voluntary roles.