Free Level 2 Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Course Online – Qdos Training
CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Course. Study online at your own pace, so you can fit learning around your other commitments. There are no prior qualifications needed to start. The course typically takes 2 months to complete. You'll build a solid understanding of learning disabilities, the rights of individuals, and how to provide person-centred support. This free working with individuals with learning disabilities course for adults is open to learners aged 19 or over. Completing it earns you a Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities.
Who this course is for
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.
Entry requirements
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.
What you will learn
You'll understand what learning disabilities are and how they affect individuals.
You'll learn about the legislation and policies that protect the rights of people with learning disabilities.
You'll explore person-centred approaches to supporting individuals.
You'll understand the importance of communication and how to adapt it to individual needs.
You'll learn how to support individuals with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible.
You'll understand the role of positive behaviour support and how to respond appropriately to behaviour that challenges.
You'll learn about the importance of health and wellbeing for individuals with learning disabilities.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. You submit your work digitally, and it is marked by an assessor. There are no exams to sit in person. Qdos Training will confirm the specific assessment format before you begin.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Qdos Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker, helping adults with learning disabilities in care settings.
Community support worker, assisting individuals to live independently.
Day centre support worker, running activities and providing daily support.
Residential care worker, supporting individuals in supported living homes.
Personal assistant, providing one-to-one support to an individual with a learning disability.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to move into a senior support role or take on more responsibility in a care setting.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: worth considering if you want to train or mentor others in health and social care.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering adult care that complements this working with individuals with learning disabilities qualification.
