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Free Level 2 Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities 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 Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your life. This working with individuals with learning disabilities qualification covers the principles of supporting people with learning disabilities across healthcare, social care, education, and housing support roles. You'll explore safeguarding, positive risk taking, and awareness of the autistic spectrum. The course takes 12 weeks to complete. You need to be 19 or older on 31 August in the year you start, eligible to study in the UK, and have access to a computer and a stable internet connection.

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 understand the principles of working with people who have learning disabilities.
  • You'll explore safeguarding practices relevant to learning disability support roles.
  • You'll learn about positive risk taking and how it applies in practice.
  • You'll gain awareness of the autistic spectrum and what it means for the people you support.
  • You'll develop the underpinning knowledge needed to work effectively in health, social care, education, or housing support settings.

How you will learn

You study online through an interactive learning platform. You'll complete a series of assessments within set timeframes. A qualified assessor marks your work and uses it to produce the evidence needed to meet the qualification requirements. You'll need a laptop or desktop computer and a stable internet connection to access the platform.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker. Assist adults with learning disabilities in daily life.
  • Learning disability support worker. Work in residential or community settings.
  • Healthcare assistant. Support patients with learning disabilities in clinical settings.
  • Social care worker. Provide care and support in adult social care services.
  • Housing support worker. Help people with learning disabilities live independently.
  • Education support assistant. Work alongside learners with learning disabilities in schools or colleges.

What you could study next

This level 2 working with individuals with learning disabilities certificate can lead to further study in health and social care. You could progress to a Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities, a Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care, or a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England. These Level 3 qualifications open doors to senior support roles and are often required for career progression in the sector.

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