Distance Learning - all subject areas
Overview
What will I learn?
In 2013, around 1 in 12 adults had taken an illicit drug, which equates to around 2.7 million people.
Make sure you know everything about the causes and effects of substance misuse, as good knowledge and awareness will help reduce this statistic.
This short auto-marked course will teach you everything you need to know about substance misuse, developing your knowledge on a serious and current issue.
Topics covered in this course include
- Different Substances and Drugs
- The Effects of Substance misuse
This is an auto-marked course, you will receive a college certificate online when you have successfully completed which you can print and/or save for your records.
What qualifications do I need?
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, as it is delivered online it would be beneficial if the candidate had basic competence in IT and the internet.
This course does not require a personal statement.
What can I do after?
This course provides progression to Level 2 NCFE programmes.Programme Information
You can enrol onto and start this course at any time throughout the year.
Duration 5 weeks
Cost £35.00
This course is not eligible for Fee Waiver Payment
Price for individual learners (some course costs are deducted). Deductions cannot apply to applicants outwith Scotland or organisations purchasing this course as a commercial venture or as part of a funded workforce training plan, for more information please contact the Distance Learning Team on 0141 581 2319.
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