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Free Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Course Online – West London College

CostFREE
Duration12 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 a pace that suits you, with no need to travel to a college.

This course is for adults aged 19 or over. It covers a range of specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia, ADHD, and dyscalculia. You'll explore how these conditions affect learning and why that knowledge matters in education, healthcare, and social care settings. The course typically takes 12 weeks to complete. You study through an online platform, with access to a qualified assessor throughout.

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

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need to be:

aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you wish to study be eligible to study in the UK, with 'in-date' evidence that shows that you will be resident in the UK for the duration of the course and not currently studying an apprenticeship programme

You will also need access to a computer (laptop or desktop), and a stable internet connection, to access our interactive online learning platform.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify what specific learning difficulties are and how they affect people.
  • You'll explore the characteristics of dyslexia and how it impacts reading and writing.
  • You'll understand ADHD and its effects on attention, behaviour, and learning.
  • You'll learn about dyscalculia and its impact on numeracy skills.
  • You'll recognise how specific learning difficulties affect people across different settings.
  • You'll develop strategies to support individuals with specific learning difficulties in education or care roles.

How you will learn

You study through an interactive online learning platform, using comprehensive learning materials provided to you. You complete a series of assessments within set timeframes. A qualified assessor marks your work and supports you throughout the course. You do not need to attend a college or classroom at any point.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a computer (laptop or desktop) and a stable internet connection to use the online learning platform. West London College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils with learning difficulties in school settings.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, works directly with students who have special educational needs.
  • Learning Support Assistant, helps learners with specific learning difficulties in colleges or schools.
  • SEN Support Worker, provides one-to-one or group support in educational or care settings.
  • Early Years Practitioner, supports young children who may have emerging learning difficulties.
  • Healthcare Support Worker, assists patients or service users with specific learning needs.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability, deepens your knowledge for more senior support roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, a step toward becoming a qualified teaching assistant.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into a training or facilitation role.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health and Social Care, a route into university-level study in related fields.
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