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Course overview
This comprehensive NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties course aims to give you the knowledge of different specific learning difficulties, how they are diagnosed, and how individuals can be supported. This course covers a wide range of learning difficulties, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and dyscalculia.
This qualification will be suitable for teaching staff, care staff, or anyone looking to build their knowledge of dyslexia and other learning difficulties.
Course fees:
Online – £629
Study Pack – £699
- No government funding is available for this course
Job outcomes
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Roles relating to care and teaching
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
- Virtual
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Duration study load
Once enrolled, you have 12 months of tutor support to complete your studies.
Entry requirements
You must be at least 16 years of age.
Pathways
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities.
- Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
- Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities.
- Level 2 and 3 Certificates in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
Course features
- Expert personal tutor support
- Dedicated student support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Free CV critique service
- Free employability guide to help you impress future employers
- Free XO Student Discounts membership
- *Exclusive Open Study College study pack including pen, highlighter, and notebook.
*Not included with the online study option.
Assessment
All units will be individually internally assessed by an end-of-unit assessment.
Course Outcome
On successful completion of this course, you will receive your Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties from NCFE.
Who's it for?
This course will support those working in roles such as:
- Learning support assistant
- Teaching assistant
- Special education needs (SEN) assistant
- Support worker
- Tutor
- Disability support worker
Delivery
Your course will be studied through distance learning, meaning you can learn the course at a time and place that suits you. Your course materials will be available to you online or will be sent via post, depending on which you select at enrolment.
Subjects
- What is meant by specific learning difficulties.
- The characteristics of different difficulties and co-occurring conditions.
- Common misconceptions.
- How the difficulty is a lifelong condition.
- How specific learning difficulties affect an individual’s life and those of others.
- How the attitudes of others can impact the individual.
- The strengths and barriers an individual may experience and how this can impact them.
- The importance of gaining an early diagnosis.
- The impact of delayed or non-diagnosis.
- The diagnosis process.
- The professionals involved.
- How to support an individual with a specific learning difficulty in different settings.
- Different coping strategies and assistive technologies can be used to support an individual.
- The roles of professionals in providing support.
- How attitudes, legislation, and services have evolved over time to support individuals with specific learning difficulties.
- Relevant legislation, policies, and guidance.
- How they’re implemented to support individuals.
About Open Study College
Open Study College are passionate about helping you achieve your goals without the restrictions of a traditional college. With over 700 online courses and qualifications to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be able to find the perfect course for you and your goals.
Our distance learning courses are specifically designed to be studied from home. We have made it easy to study at home around your busy schedule using either a course pack or your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to access our e-learning platform.
We understand that everyone learns in different ways and at a different pace. As an online college, when you enrol with us, you can study your course on your own terms.
All of our qualifications are independently accredited by established awarding organisations. It’s easier to get the job you want when you have an employer-recognised qualification on your CV.
Why choose Open Study College?
- Trusted qualifications
- Dedicated tutor support
- Externally verified
- Student perks
- Affordable study
- Career support
