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In-training is the Training and Consultancy arm of In-volve. In-volve, In-training is an NVQ accredited training centre offering a wide range of courses as progression routes for the young people and adults. In-volve In-training provides accredited/non-accredited training for professionals on drug and alcohol issues linked to the Drug and Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS) and Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals (FDAP) certification.

What In-training offers you!

1. Qualifications:

City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (substance misuse) Adult and Children (centre approval No: 004632)

  • NVQs are work-related, competence based qualifications.
  • NVQs reflect the skills and knowledge needed to do a job effectively.
  • NVQs represent National Standards recognised by employers throughout the country.

National College of Further Education (NCFE) (Centre approval No: 004632)

  • Level 1 Certificate in Drugs Awareness (QCA Accreditation No: 100/2489/X)
  • Level 2 Certificate in Drugs Awareness Studies & Their Applications (OCA Accreditation No: 100/2489/X)

2. Accredited Training:

Open College Network (OCN)

The Complete Drugs Course (CDC) has been designed especially to suit the needs of learners and award credit points, which demonstrate successful learning achievement.

Learners can gain Credits (i.e. gaining credit for what you learn) through completing any of our OCN accredited course programmes.

These credits are part of a national system of awards and are used and recognised by over 2000 centres across the UK.

OCN Credits can:
  • Help individuals to access other programmes or courses.
  • Be useful when applying for jobs.
  • Be counted towards qualifications.
  • Provide the evidence to fit DANOS related NVQs.
This course is used in our treatment services as an additional tool to recovery for substance using service users. It is also available as a package for other professionals who seek to enhance their knowledge about substances and develop their skills and knowledge to work with drug and alcohol clients.


3. National Training Programme

The In-volve In-training National Training Progamme 2008/09 recognises our responsibility to develop our own front line staff delivering high quality services to disadvantaged young people and adults across the country. We offer all agencies working in the social care and health field access to this programme.

The NTP 2008/09 is running in Manchester, Birmingham, Guildford and London and includes:
  • Alcohol Awareness
  • Basic Drug Awareness
  • Care Planning & Keyworking
  • Child Development and Family - brief intervention skills
  • Child Protection Issues for Drug & Alcohol Work
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Neuro Lingusitic Programming
  • Culture and Diversity in Practice
  • Dual Diagnosis/Mental Health
  • Group Work Skills
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Peer Education
  • Working with Stimulant/Opiate users

4. Identity & Difference

Identity and Difference (I.D.) is the name of In-volve’s approach to working with young people and parents who are affected by exclusion and disadvantage, and with the professionals who work with them.

Our experience shows that the most successful self development processes start with Identity - how we see ourselves - and Difference - how we experience those who are other than us, and how we deal with change.

What is RAW?

RAW stands for raw truth and is the name of the high intensity I.D. programme that engages with gifted young people at risk. In-volve is particularly interested in working with young entrepreneurs who may be involved in criminal activity and in faith or race related violence.

Other I.D. packages include:

  • Who?
  • Young Care Leavers
  • Little Miss RAW
  • Parent RAW
  • Women2Women

Programmes can run one night a week over 16 or 20 weeks, either as a free standing process or part of broader support, aftercare or personal development package.

RAW programmes are run on behalf of community safety teams, schools, colleges, social services, youth offending teams, specialist education providers, youth initiatives and housing associations.


Consultancy Department

Workforce Development:
  • Access to NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (Substance Misuse)
  • Access to NCFE Level 1 & 2 Drug Awareness Training
  • Access to OCN Level 2 & 3 Accredited Units
  • Tailored made packages to suit your workforce anywhere in the UK
  • Performance Management Tools
  • Training Needs Analysis
  • Support to develop Workforce Development Strategies and Policies


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