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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties (Online Course)
Please Note: These courses are only available to people who live in Essex.
Is this course for me?
This qualification is suitable for teaching staff, care staff, or anyone looking to build their knowledge of dyslexia and other learning difficulties. The qualification would also suit those working within healthcare, social care, and education contexts. Moreover, with 19+ funding, this course is likely free for you to study.
Study Overview
This qualification aims to give learners knowledge of different specific learning difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported. The qualification can be used by a wide range of learners looking to improve their knowledge and awareness in this subject area.
To ensure that upon completion of this online Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties course, you have a comprehensive understanding on the topic, you will cover a variety of units. The mandatory units are as follows:
- Understand Specific Learning Difficulties Knowledge
- Understand the effects of Specific Learning Difficulties Knowledge
- Understand the diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties Knowledge
- Understanding supporting individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties Knowledge
- Understand the context of Specific Learning Difficulties
Progression and Employment Opportunities
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
- Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities
- Level 2 and 3 Certificates in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
- Level 2 and 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce
- Level 3 Award in Supporting Children and Young People’s Speech, Language and Communication
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