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Level 2 Certificate in Alcohol Awareness

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The Level 2 Certificate in Alcohol Awareness provides learners with essential knowledge about the risks and consequences of alcohol misuse. It explores the impact on individuals, families, and wider communities, while introducing the key organisations offering support and guidance.

This course is ideal for fitness professionals, community leaders, and healthcare workers seeking to promote healthier lifestyles and provide informed advice on alcohol-related issues.

Delivered through FIT Africa’s online learning platform, the self-paced programme includes interactive modules, case studies, and practical resources to support real-world application. Learners will:

  • Understand unit strengths in alcoholic drinks

  • Examine the psychological and physical effects of alcohol misuse

  • Explore its wider social impact

  • Identify sources of help and support

On completion, learners will be well equipped to raise awareness, encourage informed decision-making, and guide individuals towards appropriate support services within their communities.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand what constitutes alcohol misuse
  • Recognise the physical effects of excessive alcohol use
  • Identify the emotional and psychological impacts of alcohol
  • Understand how alcohol misuse affects others and society
  • Learn the signs and symptoms of withdrawal
  • Discover global sources of help and support
  • Gain awareness of unit strengths in different types of alcohol
  • Test knowledge through true/false and multiple choice quizzes
  • Understand how to support recovery and promote healthy behaviours

Course Content

Know about differences in unit strengths
This section introduces learners to various types of alcoholic drinks, such as beer, wine, and spirits. It focuses on helping learners identify these different beverages and understand how to calculate their alcohol content in units. Learners will gain knowledge of the unit strengths associated with each type of drink, enabling them to make informed decisions about alcohol consumption and its potential impact on health.

  • Listing Different Types of Alcoholic Drinks
  • Understanding Unit Strengths of Different Types of Alcoholic Drinks
  • Alcohol Awareness: Find the Words
  • Understanding Alcohol Unit Strengths

Know about the effects that alcohol use may have on others
Reasons why people may misuse alcohol: People may misuse alcohol for various reasons, including coping with stress or emotional pain, social pressure, boredom, mental health issues, or addiction. Understanding these reasons helps in addressing the root causes of misuse.Effects of alcohol misuse on others:Family: Alcohol misuse can lead to strained relationships, emotional distress, financial problems, and sometimes domestic violence or neglect.Friends: It can affect friendships through unreliable behaviour, conflict, or social isolation.Society: Alcohol misuse impacts society by increasing crime rates, burdening healthcare systems, causing accidents, and reducing workplace productivity.

Understand the health issues associated with alcohol misuse
This section covers the health issues linked to alcohol misuse, focusing on its psychological, physical, and emotional effects. Learners will explore how alcohol misuse can lead to mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, and the ways it harms physical health, including liver damage and increased risk of diseases. The emotional impact, such as mood swings and impaired coping abilities, is also examined.Additionally, learners will study the withdrawal process, understanding both the physical symptoms (like shaking, sweating, and nausea) and emotional challenges (such as irritability, anxiety, and depression) that can occur when someone stops drinking alcohol after prolonged misuse. This knowledge is essential to recognise the risks of alcohol dependence and the importance of proper support during recovery

Emotional Effects of Withdrawing from Alcohol
When a person stops drinking alcohol after long-term use, they often experience emotional withdrawal symptoms because the brain needs time to adjust. These effects include anxiety, irritability, mood swings, depression, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and sleep problems. These emotional changes occur as the brain’s chemistry rebalances without alcohol’s influence. Support from friends, family, and professionals is important to help manage these challenging feelings during withdrawal.

Final Assessment
This final assessment evaluates learners' understanding of key topics covered in the Alcohol Awareness course, including alcohol types and unit strengths, reasons for alcohol misuse, its social and health impacts, withdrawal symptoms, and sources of help and support. Learners must demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge to real-life scenarios and support individuals in making informed choices.Pass Requirement: Learners must achieve a minimum score of 70% to be awarded a Certificate of Completion under the FIT Africa Qualifications Framework (FAQF).

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