Qualification partners:
FDAP Qualifications
FDAP provide a range of qualifications & certifications designed to recognise and demonstrate the competences of managers and practitioners in the drugs and alcohol field - based around DANOS and other relevant standards.
Practitioners (general)
FDAP Drug & Alcohol Professional Certification [DANOS-based]
A
competence-based certification for practitioners, covering 10 units
from DANOS and related national occupational standards, and providing
externally-validated evidence of workplace competence. Cost: £75
(reductions available for FDAP affiliate agencies, no charge for FDAP
NCAC Accredited Counsellors). [Open to FDAP members/associates only.]
More information...OU/FDAP Level Three Diploma in Health and Social Care (Alcohol and Substance Misuse Specialism)
The level 3 Diploma with an Alcohol and Substance Misuse specialism has been developed by the Open University's Vocational Qualification Assessment Centre (VQAC) in collaboration with the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals (FDAP). It enables learners to obtain the diploma with a choice of optional units specialising in working with substance misuse.
Please click here for information on VQAC new level 3 and 4 Qualifications.
Practitioners (counsellors)
FDAP National Counsellor Accreditation Certificate
(NCAC)
Specialist certification for drug & alcohol counsellors, conferring eligibility
to the United Kingdom Register of Counsellors/Psycotherapists (UKRCP) and complementing
FDAP's Drug & Alcohol Professional Certification. Cost: £150 (reductions
available to FDAP affiliates). [Open to FDAP members/associates only.]
FDAP/AC Introductory Certificate for Drug & Alcohol Counsellors
A certification from FDAP and Alcohol Concern, aimed at counsellors in training
and volunteer counsellors working in alcohol and drugs services. Cost: £75
(£50 for FDAP members/affiliates and AC members). [Open to all.]
Managers
EDI/FDAP Cert. in Supervisory Management & Leadership
Techniques Level 3
EDI-accredited three day training course
leading to a level 3 award for line managers in the drugs and alcohol
field. Cost (each): £495
+ VAT per head (reduced rate for FDAP members/ affiliates) - group
rates on application.
