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Free Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Course Online – Northampton College Main Campus

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
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, fitting learning around your work and home life.

The course takes around 10 weeks to complete. You'll explore dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, and other specific learning difficulties. Topics include how these conditions affect learning, strategies to support individuals, and how to adapt communication and teaching approaches. You should be aged 19 or over and have lived in the UK for at least three years before starting. You'll also need to pass a short English assessment to enrol.

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

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone who enjoys studying independently and for those working within healthcare, social care and education contexts. It's ideal for those who wish to develop their knowledge of dyslexia and other learning difficulties.

Entry requirements

You should have been living in the UK for 3 years by the start of the course. You should be over 19+ and not currently be enrolled on an apprenticeship. Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection An email account that you regularly check You need to pass a short English assessment You will need to demonstrate that you have sufficient time to study the qualification as it is expected that you will achieve within 6-10 weeks.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the key characteristics of specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia.
  • You'll understand how specific learning difficulties affect individuals in education, work, and daily life.
  • You'll explore strategies and approaches that support people with specific learning difficulties.
  • You'll learn how to adapt communication to meet different learning needs.
  • You'll recognise the emotional and social impact of specific learning difficulties on individuals.
  • You'll understand the role of support professionals in education, healthcare, and social care settings.

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'll need regular access to a computer and a reliable internet connection. The course is designed to be completed within 6 to 10 weeks.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a computer with a reliable internet connection and an email address you check regularly. Northampton College Main Campus will confirm any other requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils in mainstream primary or secondary schools.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, works with pupils who have special educational needs.
  • Learning Support Assistant, helps students with specific learning difficulties in college settings.
  • SEN Support Worker, provides one-to-one support in education or care environments.
  • Early Years Practitioner, supports young children's development in nursery or pre-school settings.
  • Healthcare Support Worker, assists patients who have communication or learning needs.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, a natural next step if you want to move into a teaching or training role.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Learners with Special Educational Needs, deepens your knowledge for more specialist SEN roles.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma, broadens your skills for senior classroom support positions.
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