Free Level 2 Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. This free working with individuals with learning disabilities course runs over 26 weeks. You'll build knowledge of person-centred approaches, communication, and the rights of people with learning disabilities. The course suits anyone looking to work in a support role or develop their understanding in this area. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you. University Centre Somerset will use this to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll understand the nature and characteristics of learning disabilities.
You'll explore person-centred approaches and how to apply them in practice.
You'll learn about 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 maintain their health and wellbeing.
You'll explore the role of the support worker and professional boundaries.
How you will learn
This is an online course, so you study through written materials, activities, and assessments you complete digitally. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you submit online. You work through the course at your own pace over 26 weeks. Contact University Centre Somerset for specific details about the platform and any tutor support available.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker, helping adults with learning disabilities in care or community settings.
Learning disability support assistant, working in residential or day services.
Community support worker, supporting individuals to live independently.
Care assistant, providing personal and practical support in care homes or supported living.
Day service worker, running activities and supporting people in day centres.
Keyworker, taking lead responsibility for a small number of individuals in a care setting.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for support workers moving into senior or supervisory roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism: broadens your knowledge if you work with people who have co-occurring conditions.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a training or mentoring role within a care organisation.
These qualifications build on the working with individuals with learning disabilities qualification you earn at Level 2.
