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

Learner Documents

Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)USM-L2 Candidate Guide USM-L2 Quick Reference Criteria USM-L2 Specification Candidate Evaluation Form for ELSK-L2 & USM-L2 Independent Verification Candidate Portfolio Cover sheet for ELSK-L2 or USM-L2 Tutorial Record

Tutor Documents

Criteria Assessment Sheet (CAS)Guide to Internal Moderation and Verification for Centres Independent Verification Centre Guide for ELSK-L2 & USM-L2 USM-L2 Quick Reference Criteria USM-L2 Specification USM-L2 Trainer Guide Candidate Evaluation Form for ELSK-L2 & USM-L2 Independent Verification Candidate Portfolio Cover sheet for ELSK-L2 or USM-L2 Independent Verification Declaration for ELSK-L2 & USM-L2 Tutorial Record

Purpose

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 consequences
improve the knowledge, awareness, understanding and effectiveness of those currently working in the field of substance misuse or supporting people involved in substance misuse
work to prevent substance misuse

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.

Entry requirements

No previous training or experience is required to undertake this qualification but please read section 5 of the Specification for further information.

Funding

Funding is not available for this qualification.

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Key Information Qualification Number 500/4684/6 Guided Learning Hours 30 hours (minimum) Total Qualification Time 58 hours Credit value 6 Minimum age 16 years

Progression

USM-L2 is a stand-alone qualification. However, progression is available to Level 2 or Level 3 National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in Health & Social Care (H&SC), and/or level 2 counselling skills qualifications and/or level 3 substance misuse qualifications.