Certificate of Higher Education Substance Misuse

You will study the following modules:

• Reflective Practice 
• Interagency Working in Substance Misuse
• Legislation and Policies in Substance Misuse
• Current Issues in Substance Misuse
• Introduction to Evidence Based Practice
• Addictions

Studying the programme will enable students to learn more about and understand:

• Both harm reduction and abstinence interventions
• National and local frameworks
• Gain an opportunity to explore inter-personal skills required to work with this client group
• Specialist and non-specialist agencies and effective partnership working
• The help available locally for people and how to access services

The Barry Campus has been the popular base for the College for more than 50 years. This large site houses a huge range of facilities and there is also a busy canteen, shop and coffee shop on site for learners.

Students on this course will have access to a high specification Library and Skills Centre, a HE Study area, access to IT facilities, including Moodle VLE and a quiet study zone. 

Students attend for 30 weeks a year on the full-time programme

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials, presentations, group-work and discussion.

Assessment for the course will be based on written assignments, presentations, portfolios and practical assessment.

Tuition Fees: £9,000.00

Applications to the course will be considered on an individual basis.

Typical entry requirements are detailed below but if you don’t meet these criteria, then your work and life experience will be taken into consideration. Combinations of the qualifications below are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be accepted on an individual basis:

• Typical A-Level Offer – CC in relevant subjects
• Typical BTEC Offer – Extended National Diploma (MPP), Level 3 National Diploma (MM) in a relevant subject.
• Typical Welsh Bacc Offer – Minimum grade C and one A Level, grade C in a relevant subject.
• Typical Access to HE Offer - Achieve Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 15 with a Merit, 30 with a Pass.

Additionally, GCSE passes in three subjects at grade C/grade 4 or above to include Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent). A successful interview may also be a requirement for entry onto the course. CAVC will also consider applicants’ prior learning when considering their application on to the programme through Recognition of Prior Learning.

• The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
• Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
• Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
• Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
• All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
• Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
• Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.