Award in Alcohol Awareness (Level 1 ) Learn Devon Free to attend
Start Date 5 January 2026 – Day Monday – Time 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Duration 10 sessions – Location Barnstaple – Cost FREE
This course is for individuals 19+ who are thinking about a career in health and care or who have an interest in developing their alcohol awareness. As this course leads to a Level 1 qualification you will be asked to complete a short initial skills check before enrolling on the course to make sure this course is right for you.
This course will help you: Know about differences in unit strengths; know the possible causes of alcohol misuse; recognise some of the physical and psychological effects of alcohol misuse; be aware of the effects that alcohol misuse can have on others; be aware of the health issues associated with alcohol misuse; recognise the effects of withdrawing from alcohol; know some of the agencies offering help and information about alcohol misuse
You will take part in discussions as well as working on your own and in a group. There will be an assignment each week (quizzes, finding things out, etc.) which you must complete in your own time before the next session as it counts towards the qualification.