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Free Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Course Online – Boston College Skirbeck Road

CostFREE
Duration129 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Course. Study online, at your own pace, around your existing commitments.

You need to be 19 or over and hold at least a Level 1 qualification in English or literacy. The course takes around 129 hours of study. You'll explore what specific learning difficulties are, how they are diagnosed, and how to support individuals who have them. Topics include the effects of conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia, and the wider context in which these difficulties occur. It counts toward your continuing professional development.

You'll finish with a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties.

Who this course is for

The purpose of the qualification is to develop learners' knowledge and understanding of a range of Specific Learning Difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported. You will study: Specific Learning Difficulties, Their effects, Their diagnosis, How to support individuals with specific learning difficulties, Understanding the context of specific learning difficulties, This qualification can be used to update and continue your professional development, (CPD), and to develop knowledge/skills relevant to the occupational specialisation. It is suitable for anyone who works, or is hoping to gain employment, in this field.

Entry requirements

You will need to be aged be 19+ as at 31st August prior to the start of the current academic year. You will also need to have at least a Level 1 qualification in English/Literacy or equivalent. To assist in completion of this qualification, it may help to be working in, or have access to, the chosen sector. If you already have a higher-level qualification in this specialism, it may impact on your eligibility.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify a range of specific learning difficulties and their characteristics.
  • You'll understand how specific learning difficulties are diagnosed.
  • You'll explore the effects these difficulties have on individuals in everyday life.
  • You'll learn strategies to support individuals with specific learning difficulties.
  • You'll understand the wider context in which specific learning difficulties occur.
  • You'll develop knowledge that supports your professional practice in education or care settings.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online. You work through study materials at your own pace and complete written assignments to demonstrate your knowledge. Assessment is based on coursework rather than exams. You submit your work online and receive feedback from an assessor.

What you will need to bring

Boston College Skirbeck Road will confirm anything you need before you start. You'll need reliable internet access and a device to study and submit your work.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils with learning difficulties in school.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, works alongside children with special educational needs.
  • Learning Support Assistant, helps students access learning in a classroom or college setting.
  • SEN Support Worker, provides one-to-one or small group support for learners with additional needs.
  • Cover Supervisor, manages a classroom and supports learners in a teacher's absence.
  • Early Years Practitioner, supports young children's development in nursery or pre-school settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, a step toward teaching or training roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, builds on this qualification for more senior classroom roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator, for those working with younger children.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism, broadens your knowledge of related conditions and strengthens your SEN support skills.
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