Free Level 2 Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. This course is funded through the Government's Adult Skills Fund, so it may be free for you. Contact the course team to check your eligibility. The working with individuals with learning disabilities qualification takes 12 weeks to complete. You'll build knowledge of person-centred approaches, communication, and the rights of people with learning disabilities. No formal qualifications are needed to start, though a good level of written English and maths is required. You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications but a good level of written English and maths is required.
What you will learn
You'll understand the nature and characteristics of learning disabilities.
You'll learn about person-centred approaches and how to apply them in practice.
You'll explore the rights and responsibilities of individuals with learning disabilities.
You'll develop knowledge of effective communication strategies for supporting people with learning disabilities.
You'll understand legislation and policy that affects people with learning disabilities.
You'll learn how to support individuals to live as independently as possible.
You'll explore the role of the support worker and professional boundaries in care settings.
How you will learn
You study entirely online through distance learning. At the start of the course, you're allocated a personal tutor who supports you throughout. All learning and assessment materials are provided online. You submit written assessments and receive written feedback from your tutor. Your tutor also provides ongoing support through remote tutorials. No classroom attendance is required.
What you will need to bring
All learning and assessment materials are provided online. NCG Newcastle College Southwark College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support Worker: assist adults with learning disabilities day to day.
Learning Disability Support Worker: provide specialist one-to-one care and support.
Care Assistant: help individuals with personal care and daily living.
Community Support Worker: support people to access services and activities.
Residential Support Worker: work in supported living or residential care settings.
Day Centre Support Worker: support individuals in structured daytime activity settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for support workers moving into senior or lead roles.
Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia: broadens your knowledge across related care specialisms.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: complements this qualification if you work with people who have co-occurring needs.
Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities: deepens specialist knowledge for those focusing on this area long term.
