Level 1 Award in Alcohol Awareness
Course Overview
Interested in studying one of our accredited online courses? UK employers, particularly in the health and social care sector, often require employees with a knowledge of the dangers of alcohol consumption. This qualification aims to introduce you to the dangers surrounding alcohol and the risks associated with alcohol consumption. You will learn about unit strengths of different types of alcohol, the effects of alcohol misuse, health issues associated with alcohol and where to find help and information in relation to alcohol.
Key Information
Course Length
8 weeks
Course Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
CACHE
For Individuals
Cost and Funding Information
Study this course
This course is split into manageable sections. These are:
Section 1: Alcohol unit strengths
In this section you will look at the legislation around alcohol unit strengths and safe drinking limits.
Section 2: Alcohol misuse
In this section you will look at the different reasons why people choose to drink and binge drinking.
Section 3: Effects of alcohol misuse
You will consider both the short-term and long-term effects of alcohol misuse in this section.
Section 4: Health issues
This section covers the effects that alcohol misuse has on body and the myths surrounding alcohol.
Section 5: Withdrawing from alcohol
In this section you will look at alcohol addiction and the symptoms individuals may experience when they withdraw from alcohol.
Section 6: Help and information
This section looks at the different sources of help and information that are available to support people with alcohol addiction.