Adults

Hybrid Learning

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

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

This course explores the principles of important topics such as safeguarding and positive risk-taking when working with individuals with learning disabilities and will also help learners gain awareness of the autistic spectrum.

This qualification is designed for learners with an interest in, or who are already working with, people with learning disabilities in a variety of roles.

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Start Date and Duration

This hybrid learning course has flexible start dates throughout the year and can take up to 26 weeks to complete. However, the flexibility of the course allows you to learn at your own pace.

Course Content

You will gain the knowledge and understanding to successfully work with individuals with learning disabilities or difficulties.

Units covered include:

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

Assessment Methods

The course is completed through an online platform and assessed through a series of online assessments.

Full tutor support will be provided throughout the course and you will be able to contact your tutor via telephone, email, Microsoft Teams and face-to-face drop in sessions at our St Helens Town Centre Campus.

On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification, awarded by NCFE.

Entry Requirements

No previous qualifications are necessary. However, as this course is completed through an online platform, access to a computer or laptop is recommended and some basic computer skills are required.

Students also have access to our campus libraries including quiet study spaces and computer suites.

Course Cost

Course fees are dependent on your personal circumstances and you may be eligible for funding. Our hybrid learning courses may be free to UK residents who live in the Liverpool or Greater Manchester City Region. Those who live in devolved combined authorities outside Liverpool and Greater Manchester will not be eligible for course funding.

The College will carry out a simple funding assessment to check eligibility.

Please note, any learner who has received funding for the course and does not successfully complete will be liable to pay for the course fees.

Future Progression Opportunities

This course provides fantastic progression on to further hybrid learning courses depending on your career aims. Take a look at our full range of hybrid learning courses here.

Degree Overview

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Learning Environment and Assessment

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Financial Support

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Careers and Progression

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