FDAP Qualifications: Introductory Certificate for Drug & Alcohol Counsellors
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Introduction
The Introductory Certificate for Drug & Alcohol Counsellors is a professional certification from FDAP and Alcohol Concern, aimed at counsellors in training and volunteer counsellors working in alcohol and drugs services.
Criteria
To be awarded the Introductory Certificate, counsellors will need to meet the following criteria:
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100 hours of formal counsellor training;
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60 hours of supervised practice in counselling people with drug or alcohol problems;
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Evidence of competence in the four "core units" from the Drug & Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS), PLUS "Counsel individuals about their substance use..." [DANOS-AI1] and "Make use of supervision" [DANOS-AC2].
Applications
To apply for the Introductory Certificate for Drug & Alcohol Counsellors applicants must supply:
- Application form [PDF version | Word version]
- Proposal form [PDF version | Word version]
- Training report [PDF version | Word version]
- Work experience report [PDF version | Word version]
- Workplace assessment [PDF version | Word version]
- Copies of training/qualification certificates - endorsed by the applicant's proposer
Costs
The application fee is £50 for FDAP members/affiliates and members of Alcohol Concern, £75 for others (please note, this is non-refundable).
Notes
For more information about DANOS and the competence framework for the drugs and alcohol field see the 'Training & Development' section at www.drinkanddrugs.net.
