Unit Award Scheme

70456 INTRODUCTION TO DRUGS (UNIT 1)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	name at least three different types of drug, eg illegal, legal	Student completed work
2	explain own attitude towards illegal drugs and drug users	Student completed work
3	catagorise at least three drugs by type, eg stimulant, hallucinogenic	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
4	at least three reasons why young people may chose to use drugs	Student completed work
5	at least three illegal drugs and their corresponding street names	Student completed work
6	at least three long and three short term effects of drugs misuse	Student completed work
7	the risks and effects of at least three different drugs	Student completed work
8	at least two ways in which harm can be reduced to the drugs user and at least two ways in which first aid might be applied in drugs misuse-related situations	Summary sheet
9	at least ten reasons for avoiding the misuse of drugs	Student completed work
10	at least seven drug helping agencies a young person can call for advice on drugs misuse	Student completed work
experienced
11	taking part in group activities, interactive games and discussions about drug related issues.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 1 August 2006Level - Entry Level