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Level 2 Course in the Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Accredited Level 2 Qualification


Reed Courses

Summary

Price
Free
Funding options

Eligibility Criteria

This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be...

Study method
Online
Duration
Self-paced
Qualification
Level 2 Certificate
Regulated qualification What's this?

Overview

Working with people with learning disabilities, or interested in a career in the sector?

This course will ensure your knowledge is up to date so that you can give the best support possible.

It covers a wide range of conditions, as well as an in-depth coverage of the legislation you will likely come across in a care career.

Benefits of studying

  • Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
  • Demonstrate your competency to employers
  • Further your personal and professional development
  • Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
  • Gain relevant skills, knowledge and understanding, leading to improved experience for those using your services

Reed Courses have partnered with The Learning Curve Group, an online learning and skills training provider, to offer access to a range of Level 2 qualifications via distance learning.

Qualification

Level 2 Certificate

Awarded by NCFE CACHE
Regulated by Ofqual

Description

What you'll learn

This course is made up of six units:

  • The context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities
  • Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
  • Introduction to personalisation in social care knowledge
  • Principles of positive risk-taking for individuals with disabilities
  • Introductory awareness of autistic spectrum conditions
  • Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare

Who is this course for?

This Level 2 Course in the Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities is perfect for beginners and suits anyone looking to develop their ability to work with people with learning disabilities, whether it's to change careers or progress in their current role.

Requirements

This course is government funded, meaning you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:

  • You must currently live in England
  • You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
  • You must be over the age of 19
  • You must not be on an apprenticeship

There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.

Career path

This Level 2 Course in the Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities is primarily for those within health and social care, but may also be useful to those working in education or housing support roles.

It could also lead to roles such as:

  • SEN Teaching Assistant
  • Speech Therapist
  • Community Support Worker
  • Learning Support Assistant

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.