Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training
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Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training
Duration 1-2 hours
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For teams
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100% online training
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Start when you like
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Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)
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Instant assessment and result
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1 learner per course
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Train teams of all sizes
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Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses
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Pay by invoice with 30 day payment terms available (5+ courses)
£25 +VAT
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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
Drug and alcohol misuse can occur in any workplace, but is particularly prevalent in industries where safety-critical, high-stress work takes place, such as in the construction and trades sector.
This course will give you an understanding of substance misuse and your legal responsibilities regarding it, in order to manage incidents of workplace misuse, as well as the wider issue of misuse, sensitively and appropriately. It will teach you to recognise the physical and social signs of misuse, as well as risk factors contributing to workplace misuse and the potential consequences of it. It will also outline ways of managing substance misuse in the workplace and how to support those who are experiencing it.
100% online training
Access anywhere
Same day digital certificate
Printed certificate posted next working day
Full audio voiceover
Assessment retakes at no extra cost
Developed in collaboration with industry experts
Accredited by CPD and assured by RoSPA Qualifications
Downloadable module summaries of key learning points
Bulk discount for orders of 10+ courses
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What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the legal, health and social implications of substance misuse.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of substance misuse in your colleagues and yourself.
- Identify risk factors influencing substance misuse in construction and trades.
- Appropriately respond to instances of substance misuse.
- Know what is expected of both employees and employers to ensure everyone feels supported and able to discuss issues.
Training you can trust
Accredited by CPD
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Assured by RoSPA Qualifications
This course is also assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents through their RoSPA Qualifications Assurance System, as providing up-to-date, quality and content-approved training.
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Our in-house Learning Designers develop all of our courses to give you and your learners the most engaging training possible.
Module 1: What is Alcohol and Drug Misuse?
This module introduces substance misuse in the workplace by outlining relevant drug and alcohol statistics and exploring a case study on the impact of substance misuse in the construction sector. It outlines the risks associated with drug and alcohol misuse, particularly in the construction and trades sector, explaining why this industry is at high risk of misuse.
Module 2: Understanding Drugs and Alcohol
This module outlines the most common types of drugs and the health impacts they can have, as well as the social and professional consequences of substance misuse. It also explores the risk factors that can contribute to drug and alcohol misuse in the workplace, as well as how to identify signs of drug and alcohol misuse.
Module 3: Supporting Employees with Drug and Alcohol Misuse
This module explains the laws around substance misuse in the workplace for employers and employees and how to implement a drug and alcohol policy to tackle workplace substance misuse, as well as other methods for combating workplace substance misuse.
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 12 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
This course is most suitable for both employers and employees who work in industries where safety-critical work takes place, particularly those in the construction and trades industry.
