Unit Award Scheme

74971 DRUGS EDUCATION AND HARM REDUCTION

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	recognise at least three different reasons for drug taking	Student completed work
2	assess own attitudes to risk taking	Summary sheet
3	identify at least two social attitudes, eg of parents, police, teachers or young people, to drug takers	Student completed work
4	identify the main effects and the risks of taking three different drugs	Student completed work
5	recognise the potential risks in four given scenarios and what might help to reduce them	Student completed work
6	classify nine drugs into their correct legal classes, as covered by the Misuse of Drugs Act	Student completed work
7	give four examples of how using illegal drugs can negatively affect people's lives, eg increase the risk of losing one's job	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
8	the recommended maximum safe number of alcohol units for men and women	Student completed work
9	four possible negative effects on health if safe drinking limits are exceeded	Student completed work
10	at least three strategies to resist drug use	Student completed work
11	at least two places to go for advice and support in both an emergency and non-emergency situation.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 12 April 2013Level - Entry Level