NCFE Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Level 2

About this Course

This NCFE nationally accredited distance learning qualification in the Principals of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities is designed to provide an understanding of the principles required to ensure that an individual with learning disabilities is provided high-quality person-centred care.

Course Description

The course covers a range of topics including understanding supporting individuals with learning disabilities, safeguarding and protection and positive risk-taking.

Upon successful completion you will have achieved a nationally recognised, QCF listed qualification at Level 2

• There is no need to formally attend a college, meaning that you can learn in your own time, at a pace that suits you.
• Receive a set of high-quality learner support materials that will be yours to keep and use as a reference.
• Further your personal and professional development.
• Receive support and guidance

Course Content

Unit 1: Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities

Learners will contextualise the support provided to individuals with learning disabilities, including gaining an understanding of inclusion, advocacy and empowerment. Learners will also consider the causes, nature and characteristics of learning disability.

Unit 2: Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care

This unit will help learners recognise signs of abuse and understand how to respond to a situation of alleged or suspected abuse. They will also look into ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse and how to report unsafe practices.

Unit 3: Introduction to personalisation in social care

Learners will consider the importance of adopting a personalised approach to care when supporting individuals with learning disabilities, as well as looking at the systems currently in place which encourage personalisation.

Unit 4: Principles of positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities

In this unit, learners will gain an understanding of the importance of using positive person-centred risk assessment to support individuals with decisions about risk taking. This unit also explores the ways in which support can be given to manage identified risks.

Unit 5: Introductory awareness of autistic spectrum conditions

This unit will focus on autistic spectrum condition (ASCs) and the different experiences of individuals living with an ASC. Learners will consider person-centred ways of supporting individuals who have an ASC, including the different systems which can be used to enable communication.

Unit 6: Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare

Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the roles of different professionals working with individuals with learning disabilities in healthcare services. The unit also covers how healthcare plans and health checks underpin long-term health and well-being, and explores issues that individuals may face when accessing healthcare services

Qualification Information 

NCFE is a national Awarding Organisation, passionate about designing, developing and certificating diverse, nationally recognised qualifications and awards. These qualifications contribute to the success of millions of learners at all levels, bringing them closer to fulfilling their personal goals. Last year alone, over 340,000 learners from over 2,000 colleges, schools and training organisations chose NCFE as the Awarding Organisation to help them move their careers forward.

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Qualification Code 601/1687/0

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principals of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities.

A registration fee of £52.00  is due within four weeks of enrolment if you wish to receive an NCFE certificate on successful completion of your course.

Please note that certificates are issued 3 times per year.

Method of Study

• This course is a paper based course so you can keep the materials as a reference
• Your assignments can be completed online via our e-Assessor portal
•  You will get full tutor support via email
•  You will receive feedback on your assignments from our experienced tutors and the results will be posted on our e-Assesor portal
•  You will be given guidance through the Study Guide on the nuts and bolts of studying the course
• Postal assignments cannot be accepted without prior permission from the tutor
• You must have access to the internet and email in order to contact your tutor.

Method of Assessment

The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. We call these Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs).

Course Length Information

The guided learning hours (GLH) for this course is 143 and you can take the course over a maximum of 12 months. If you do not complete within this time them you will need to re-enrol . Extensions are not allowed.

Tutor Support

You will have access to a tutor via email who will mark your work, guide you through the course and assist you with any problems you may have. In addition you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.

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