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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
Description
This is a vocational course used for the claiming of funding only and will be advertised on the web under working lives. If you receive any interest about this courses please direct to Anne Simm.
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What Qualification/level is this course?
This is an NCFE Level 2 Certificate
Who is this course for?
This qualification is designed for learners wishing to develop their understanding of specific learning difficulties.
This course is also suitable to those wishing to build confidence, those returning to work and those looking to improve their employment opportunities to build the skills required for working in the care sector.
What can I expect to learn?
Develop an understanding for areas such as understanding specific
learning difficulties of the effects of these. Learn about the diagnosis of specific
learning difficulties. Learn how to support individuals with specific learning difficulties and understand the context of specific learning difficulties.
How will I learn?
An online course where learners will also be asked to carry out research and reflection for the subject area and will be directed to online tools and reputable websites. Learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes of the units.
How will I know how well I am doing?
Learners will have an assigned tutor who will communicate on the online platform and when needed telephone or Microsoft Teams.
Work will be regularly assessed and marked, and learners will be provided with encouraging developmental feedback.
Targets will be set at different stages of the course to enable learners to meet personal and course objectives.
Will I need to do any work at home?
We recommend at least 6 - 8 hours a week to complete research, reading and home study.
Typically, the course can be completed in 4 months.
What will I need to provide?
Learners will need to have access to a computer or device to enable them to visit the online platform to complete and submit work.
Telephone to enable tutor contact.
Pen/pad of paper for taking notes for example to use during one-to-one phone meetings.
Are there any other costs?
There are no other costs in addition to the course fee.
What can I do next?
The tutor will be happy to support and guide learners towards courses that will
compliment current skills, needs, interests and current job role.
Learners may wish to consider the following:
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
Level 2 Certificate in Principles Prevention & Control Infection for HSC
Level 2 Certificate in Dementia Care
Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (HSC Adults)
Further information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.
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