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Level 2 Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Course Online – Poole Adult Learning Centre

Cost£165.00
Duration24 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Course. Study online at your own pace, using textbooks and electronic materials. This working with individuals with learning disabilities qualification takes around 24 weeks to complete. You'll explore safeguarding, positive risk taking, and awareness of the autistic spectrum. The course covers knowledge and understanding needed for care, education, housing support, and social care roles. There are no specific prior learning requirements. You'll need good IT skills and reliable internet access. A fee applies, though concessions are available.

Who this course is for

We have designed this course to support you with working in the care sector. Successful completion of this course will provide skills and knowledge required for job roles working in care and support. This course is designed to support learners aged 19+ to progress into employment or further learning, depending on their own needs and interests.�

You will need good IT skills and access to a computer, laptop or tablet with regular and reliable internet connection. This can be at home, at work, or in a library. You can check the suitability of this course for a preferred career path or route to employment by looking at various job profiles on the National Careers Service website https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/.

There is an expectation that if you enrol on this course, you are willing to commit fully to the period of time involved in this course, the associated home study and the assessed work required, and intend to sit the examination if applicable. You should consider your readiness to commit to study and we have a study support toolbox to help you with this: https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/toolbox/

English language skills at Level 1 are required. You will be asked to complete an online assessment in English after submitting a course application.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of working with individuals with learning disabilities in a range of settings.
  • You'll explore safeguarding practices and how they apply to people with learning disabilities.
  • You'll learn about positive risk taking and why it matters in care and support roles.
  • You'll gain awareness of the autistic spectrum and how it relates to learning disabilities.
  • You'll develop knowledge to support people with learning disabilities in healthcare, social care, education, and housing roles.
  • You'll understand how to prepare for employment in care and support settings.

How you will learn

This is a distance learning course. You'll study using textbooks and complete assessment activities electronically. A tutor will review your work and give you written feedback on your progress. They will also suggest additional learning activities to help you build the knowledge and understanding required to complete the qualification.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a computer, laptop, or tablet with regular and reliable internet access. This can be at home, at work, or elsewhere. Poole Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support Worker, helping people with learning disabilities in care settings.
  • Care Assistant, providing day-to-day support in residential or community care.
  • Learning Disability Support Worker, working in specialist support services.
  • Housing Support Worker, assisting people with learning disabilities to live independently.
  • Education Support Assistant, working alongside learners with learning disabilities in schools or colleges.
  • Social Care Worker, supporting individuals across a range of community settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those moving into senior support or supervisory roles in social care.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to support learners with learning disabilities in educational settings.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which broadens your knowledge across the wider care sector and can support career progression.
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