Learning Disabilities

NCFE Level 2 Certificate

Overview

Around 1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability.

Owing to the fact that they are likely to find it more difficult than others to describe their symptoms, a good knowledge of legislation and the healthcare system, as well as an understanding of signs and symptoms of various conditions, is essential for anyone working with individuals with learning disabilities.

What you will learn

This free course is split into manageable units:

Understanding the Context of Supporting
Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care
Introduction to Personalisation in Social Care
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

Benefits

Gain a nationally recognised qualification
Improve your skills to help create a long-standing career pathway in your chosen industry
Courses are delivered as distance learning, allowing you to choose when and where to study
Personal tutors are assigned to ensure you have the support needed to succeed

Eligibility

Fully funded subject to meeting the eligibility criteria:

Living in England
Have lived in the UK/EU/EEA for at least 3 years*
19+ at the start of the academic year (19-23-year-olds must have Level 2 prior attainment)
Not on an apprenticeship
Not completed any part of the course before

*EEA nationals will need to have obtained either pre settlement or settled status and provide evidence of this.

Course Delivery

Delivered by Learning Curve Group (LCG) – national training and education specialists.

Online
Paper based learning is considered under special circumstances

Course Duration

The government-funded course will take an average of 6 weeks but depends on the learning provider and learner’s ability.

Awarding Body

NCFE CACHE or TQUK depending on location. Awarding organisations nationally recognised by the qualification regulators for each country of the United Kingdom.