Certificate in Drugs Awareness

Part 1 - The Law And Trends Relating To Illegal Drugs

A national qualification designed for managers and licensees running licensed premises in England and Wales. Designed to raise awareness of the prevailing illegal drugs scene, it gives a basic knowledge and understanding of the law pertaining to the misuse and supply of controlled drugs on licensed premises.

Part 2 - Operational Guidelines

Provides operational guidelines to help licensees or managers deal effectively with any drug related problems in their venues. It also provides guidance as to the development of policies and strategies to prevent such problems arising on licensed premises.

Part 1 - The Law And Trends Relating To Illegal Drugs

A national qualification designed for managers and licensees running licensed premises in England and Wales. Designed to raise awareness of the prevailing illegal drugs scene, it gives a basic knowledge and understanding of the law pertaining to the misuse and supply of controlled drugs on licensed premises.

Learning Outcomes - For this session:

Drug Trends
Drugs Legislation
Offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Licensing Act 2003 - Revocation of a Licence
Drug Misuse Act 2005
The Law Explained
The Need for Action
The Role of Licensing Authorities and the Licensee
Drug Problems Peculiar to Licensed Premises

Part 2 - Operational Guidelines

Provides operational guidelines to help licensees or managers deal effectively with any drug related problems in their venues. It also provides guidance as to the development of policies and strategies to prevent such problems arising on licensed premises.


Learning Outcomes - For this session:

Tackling Drug Misuse
Need Assessment
Know How to Deal with Users and Dealers
Devising a Drug Strategy
Finding or Confiscating Drugs
Seized Drugs from Customers
Disposal of Found/Confiscated Drugs
Making Notes and Keeping a Record
Designing out Drugs in a Venue
Public Safety Issues
Multi-Agency Liaison and Partnerships
Implementing a Drug Strategy
Monitoring and Evaluation
Examination

The examination is closed book with 40 multiple-choice questions.
To pass a candidate has to answer 25 questions correctly within the 45 minutes allowed.
The tutor marks the answer sheets and results are issued during the day
This is an in house qualification.

What support material is available?

A specially designed handbook which contains all the material required for the examination and professional training.
Distance Learners have access to thier own tutor via e-mail.