Award in Smoking Cessation – Level 2

This course provides learners with an awareness of the health implications of smoking as well as knowledge of strategies and sources of information to assist in smoking cessation.

The course is delivered over six weeks online and at Broomfield Hall and is scheduled to start on:

EA Thursday: 21/09/23 – 26/10/23

EB Tuesday: 14/11/23 – 19/12/23

EC Wednesday: 10/01/24 – 14/02/24

ED Friday: 19/04/24 – 24/05/24

The course costs £177.50.

A minimum of five candidates need to be enrolled for each course to run.

There are no specific entry requirements but candidates should have the literacy skills to write at a Level 2 standard.

There is one mandatory unit:

• Smoking Cessation

During the course, candidates will gain an understanding of the key UK statistics related to smoking, the health implications smoking has for individuals, the key components of tobacco products and the effects they have on the body, and how to assist individuals in smoking cessation.

This course will be delivered online.

There are no additional costs but, to access the online sessions, you will need a stable wifi connection and your own laptop.

Assessment is through the completion of in-class worksheets.

This qualification provides progression to sector-specific qualifications at DCG, for example the:

• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
• Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
• Level 2 Award in Safeguarding
• Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk