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Free Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Course Online – Academy Transformation Trust Further Education

CostFREE
Duration129 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE 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.

Around 15% of people have a specific learning difficulty. This course builds your understanding of conditions including dyslexia, ADHD, and dyscalculia. You'll explore how these affect learning and how to support people effectively. The course takes around 129 hours to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties.

Who this course is for

Having a learning difficulty means that people find it harder to learn certain skills. As this affects around 15% of people, it is important for those working in healthcare, social care, and education to have knowledge of different Specific Learning Difficulties such as ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the key types of specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia, ADHD, and dyscalculia.
  • You'll understand how specific learning difficulties affect individuals in education, work, and daily life.
  • You'll explore strategies and approaches used to support people with specific learning difficulties.
  • You'll recognise the importance of early identification and appropriate intervention.
  • You'll understand the roles of professionals who support individuals with specific learning difficulties.
  • You'll develop awareness of legislation and guidance relevant to supporting learners with additional needs.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge checks completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from a tutor. No exams are required.

What you will need to bring

Academy Transformation Trust Further Education will confirm anything you need before you start. Most materials are provided online as part of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary school classrooms.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, works with pupils who have special educational needs.
  • Learning Support Assistant, helps students with additional learning needs in schools or colleges.
  • SEN Support Worker, provides one-to-one or small group support for individuals with learning difficulties.
  • Early Years Practitioner, supports young children's development in nursery or pre-school settings.
  • Healthcare Support Worker, assists patients who have learning difficulties in health settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability, deepens your knowledge for more specialist SEN roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, a step toward a higher-level teaching assistant role.
  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator, for those working or aiming to work in early years settings.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Learning and Development, broadens your skills across a wider range of support roles.
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