Many adults can study this course for free. Check the 'Can I study for free?' section below to see if you're eligible.
This qualification aims to raise awareness of the harmful effects of alcohol use, and engage learners in understanding issues that can impact on health and well-being.
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Course Details
This course is designed for a wide range of learners. It is particularly useful those aspiring to study, work or progress careers in the following fields:
- Counselling
- Childcare
- Adult care
- Community work
- Youth work
- Volunteering
- Nursing
- Social care
- Social work
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Entry Guidelines
There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
Learners can progress to other sector-related courses, such as Award in Mental Health Awareness L2, Award in Awareness of Safeguarding and Prevent L2, Introduction to Counselling, L2 Psychology, L2 Criminology, and Pre-Access. Courses are subject to interview and offer.
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Timetable
This course will be held on Thursday evenings, 5:45PM - 9PM, at Hamilton Campus and runs for 6 consecutive weeks.
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Assessment Methods
This qualification is assessed via an internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.
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Can I study for free?
You may be able to study for free if this course will help improve your employment prospects. You could be eligible if you are:
- Employed and earning below: £35,864.40 (if you live in the Liverpool City Region; Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens or Halton)
- £25,750 (if you live outside the Liverpool City Region)
- Employed and receiving certain state benefits Unemployed (with or without benefits)
Asylum seekers can access free courses up to Level 2 if the course supports long-term employment Terms and Conditions apply.