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Understanding Substance Misuse (USM-L2) (Level 2 Award)

CPCAB
Care & Health

Course Overview

This qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of substance misuse in order to:raise awareness of substance misuse and its consequencesimprove the knowledge, awareness, understanding and effectiveness of those currently working in the field of substance misuse or supporting people involved in substance misusework to prevent substance misuse
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    15 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

Available Sessions

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  • Course: CPCAB Level 2 Award in Understanding Substance Misuse (USM-L2) Ref D077
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 09/09/2025
    (Tue:6:00PM-8:00PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £48.00
    Concession £30.00
    Examination £63.00
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  • Course: CPCAB Level 2 Award in Understanding Substance Misuse (USM-L2) Ref D078
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 27/01/2026
    (Tue:6:00PM-8:00PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £48.00
    Concession £30.00
    Examination £63.00
    Apply now

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

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  • Site location Strand Road
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

No previous training or experience required.This qualification is not suitable for those who are currently in a state of severe emotional difficulty and/or severe psychological distress. Centres need to ensure that all potential candidates are made aware of the nature of the course, and in particular that the course involves experiential elements which will involve some personal disclosure and associated personal developmental activities

Additional Information

This qualification does not lead directly to an employed role. However, the knowledge gained would be useful in a variety of settings, both professional, paraprofessional and personal, for example: supporting those working in Tier 1 services by providing an overview of the subject enhancing understanding of those already working therapeutically eg counsellors, support workers, key workers benefiting parents and carers by virtue of increased knowledge and awareness helping and supporting others either in a voluntary or employed capacity. Contact Margaret O Hagan. margaret.ohagan@nwrc.ac.uk

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    There was no point in studying for 3 A-Levels I was never going to use. I achieved 8 As and 2 Bs in my GCSEs. The College was perfect for me because I wanted to specialise in Music Production, which I couldn't do at school.
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