Student Handbook 2024/25
Community Health and Recovery (Substance Use Awareness and Harm Reduction) (Level 4 Certificate Open University)
Open University
Care & Health
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Housing
- Gender-Based Violence
- Study Skills
- Psychoactive Substances and Trending Drugs
- Polydrug Use and Comorbidity
- Dual Diagnosis
- Hidden Harm
- Foetal Alcohol Syndrome and Alcohol Related Damage
- Impact of Substance Use on Families
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
You must be over 18 years of age in order to apply. All applications must satisfy Open University general entrance requirements for Certificate and Diploma courses. The standard offer for this course is 5 GCSEs (Grade A, B or C) or equivalent. Competence in written and spoken English is required and certificated evidence of GCSE English Language or accepted equivalent is required. Level 2 Essential Skills in Communication is acceptable. Candidates who do not meet the general entrance requirements may apply for APEL (accreditation of experiential prior learning) to evidence their ability to undertake the course - please contact the Course Director as soon as possible for advice. Candidates should note that APEL may not be used to evidence the English Language requirement (GCSE or equivalent). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide certificated evidence as required and to present this for inspection at interview.ROI Requirements
You must be over 18 years of age in order to apply. All applications must satisfy Open University general entrance requirements for Certificate and Diploma courses. The standard offer for this course is 5 OLCs (Grade O4 or above). Competence in written and spoken English is required and certificated evidence of OLC English or accepted equivalent is required. Level 2 Essential Skills in Communication is acceptable. Candidates who do not meet the general entrance requirements may apply for APEL (accreditation of experiential prior learning) to evidence their ability to undertake the course - please contact the Course Director as soon as possible for advice. Candidates should note that APEL may not be used to evidence the English requirement (OLC or equivalent). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide certificated evidence as required and to present this for inspection at interview.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Work Placement
No