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View Qualification : City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Working with Substance Misuse (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
500/3522/8
Title
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Working with Substance Misuse (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
City and Guilds of London Institute
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 3
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 4
Regulation Start Date
01-Jan-2008
Operational Start Date
01-Jan-2008
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
Yes
Offered In Wales
Yes
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
1.3 Health and Social Care
Purpose
B. Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Sub Purpose
B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Total Credits
10
Min Credits at/above Level
6
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
100
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
100
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
100
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Practical Demonstration/Assignment
Exemptions

n/a

Structure Requirements
Candidates need to achieve 10 credits in order to achieve the level 3 Award in Working with Substance Misuse.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : No; 16-18 : No; 18+ : Yes; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on the funding of 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DFE Section 96 website.
For further information on the funding of 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the SFA website.
For further information on funding in Wales, visit the DAQW website.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Unit Group
AC
Label
AC
Name
All units
Group Requirements
Candidates must achieve 10 credits in order to gain the Certificate in Working with Substance Misuse.
Minimum Credit Value
10
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Enable individuals who misuse substances to identify and use health and social care services and facilities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/501/0584
Title
Enable individuals who misuse substances to identify and use health and social care services and facilities
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Identify and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance misusers
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/501/0585
Title
Identify and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance misusers
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Increase awareness about drugs, alcohol or other substances with individuals and groups
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/501/0586
Title
Increase awareness about drugs, alcohol or other substances with individuals and groups
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
42
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/501/0587
Title
Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Contribute to care planning and review for individuals who misuse substances
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/501/0588
Title
Contribute to care planning and review for individuals who misuse substances
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
18
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Analyse agency processes to retain individuals in contact with substance misuse services
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/501/0589
Title
Analyse agency processes to retain individuals in contact with substance misuse services
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
36
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Support individuals through detoxification programmes
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/501/0590
Title
Support individuals through detoxification programmes
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
18
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Contribute to the prevention and management of abusive and aggressive behaviour of individuals who misuse substances
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/501/0591
Title
Contribute to the prevention and management of abusive and aggressive behaviour of individuals who misuse substances
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Assess children and young people involved in the use of substances
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/501/0592
Title
Assess children and young people involved in the use of substances
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
36
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Facilitate others to develop their knowledge, skills, confidence and resources about the provision of services to children and young people who use substances
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/501/0593
Title
Facilitate others to develop their knowledge, skills, confidence and resources about the provision of services to children and young people who use substances
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Model pro-social behaviour and relationships with children and young people who use substances
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/501/0595
Title
Model pro-social behaviour and relationships with children and young people who use substances
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Address the Offending Behaviour of substance misusers
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/501/0596
Title
Address the Offending Behaviour of substance misusers
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
36
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Provide and obtain information at courts and formal hearings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/501/0597
Title
Provide and obtain information at courts and formal hearings
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
18
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/501/0598
Title
Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Supply and exchange injecting equipment for individuals
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/501/0599
Title
Supply and exchange injecting equipment for individuals
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
18
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Employ techniques to help individuals adopt sensible drinking behaviour
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/501/0600
Title
Employ techniques to help individuals adopt sensible drinking behaviour
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Assist children and young people to be supported by substance use services
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/501/0690
Title
Assist children and young people to be supported by substance use services
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
42
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Contribute to the development of organisational policy and practice
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/501/0688
Title
Contribute to the development of organisational policy and practice
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
36
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Develop and Disseminate Information and Advice Materials Regarding the Management of Substance Misuse
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/501/0694
Title
Develop and Disseminate Information and Advice Materials Regarding the Management of Substance Misuse
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Develop, implement and review care plans for individuals who misuse substances
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/501/0645
Title
Develop, implement and review care plans for individuals who misuse substances
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
36
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Enable children and young people to address their substance use
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/501/0691
Title
Enable children and young people to address their substance use
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
36
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Implement policies to manage risk to individuals who misuse substances and third parties within services
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/501/0668
Title
Implement policies to manage risk to individuals who misuse substances and third parties within services
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Supervise methadone consumption
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/501/0687
Title
Supervise methadone consumption
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
18
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Supervising and enforcing the sentences of low to medium risk offenders who misuse substances, in the community
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/501/0692
Title
Supervising and enforcing the sentences of low to medium risk offenders who misuse substances, in the community
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support and challenge workers on specific aspects of their practice
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/501/0639
Title
Support and challenge workers on specific aspects of their practice
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff within substance misuse services and other agencies
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/0630
Title
Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff within substance misuse services and other agencies
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/0648
Title
Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Carry out initial assessments to identify and prioritise the needs of substance misusers.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/0662
Title
Carry out initial assessments to identify and prioritise the needs of substance misusers.
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Test for substance use.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/0666
Title
Test for substance use.
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support individuals who are substance users.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/0670
Title
Support individuals who are substance users.
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
42
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Assist with the transfer of individuals, who misuse substances, between agencies and services.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/0676
Title
Assist with the transfer of individuals, who misuse substances, between agencies and services.
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
6
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Provide services to those affected by someone else’s substance use.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/0682
Title
Provide services to those affected by someone else’s substance use.
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
4
Barred Units
There are no barred units to display.
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priortised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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