Free Level 2 Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn while you work, putting your skills into practice in a real support role from day one. The course takes around 12 weeks and covers the principles behind supporting people with learning disabilities, including person-centred approaches, communication, and rights. It suits people already working in a support role or starting one. A free working with individuals with learning disabilities course for adults in employment.
Who this course is for
Richard Huish College offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses. For individual course details please refer to our college website www.huish.ac.uk or email one of our Admissions Team on [email protected]
What you will learn
You'll understand what learning disabilities are and how they affect individuals differently.
You'll learn about person-centred approaches and why they matter in support work.
You'll explore the rights of individuals with learning disabilities and how to uphold them.
You'll develop your understanding of effective communication with people who have learning disabilities.
You'll learn how to support individuals to live as independently as possible.
You'll understand legislation and guidance relevant to working with people with learning disabilities.
How you will learn
You learn through your day-to-day work in a support role. Assessment is based on written assignments and workbook tasks that you complete alongside your job. You apply what you study directly to your workplace practice. Richard Huish College Taunton will guide you through the qualification and confirm the full assessment requirements before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richard Huish College Taunton 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 disabilities support worker. Work in residential or community settings.
Community support worker. Help individuals access local services and activities.
Care assistant. Provide personal and practical support in care settings.
Day centre support worker. Support individuals in structured daytime programmes.
Residential support worker. Work in supported living or care homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. The next step for support workers moving into senior or supervisory roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to train or mentor others in a care setting.
Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Care (NVQ route). Broadens your skills across health and social care and supports career development in the sector.
