CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

This course is the perfect starting place for those looking to work in health and social care. The course is at level 2 and is ideal for people with no experience looking to get their first qualification on their way to helping others that need it.

About this Course

Study for the CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties to learn a range of skills required when working with individuals that have learning difficulties. This course is perfect for people looking to know how to diagnose and support individuals in order to ensure their needs are met.

Study Time: 129 Hours

Enrolment length: 12 months

Course Format: Online

Entry Requirements: None Specific

Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded a CACHE Level 2 certificate and an OLC certificate. All certification fees are included in your course fees.

Qualification

To gain the CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties you will need to submit and pass all of the tutor marked assignments. There are 5 assignments in the course and no need to purchase any textbooks as we provide all of the lessons and materials required to learn the syllabus.

Method

All of our students are given access to our online campus through their own personal login and password. Once logged in you can access your course materials, lessons, resources and assignments in your own time. Assignments are uploaded through your account and the process is easy intuitive. Our online campus includes:

• 24/7/365 access to all of your course materials- all lessons, assignments and resources are available from the moment you enrol
• Instant access to your course after you enrol- start studying immediately!
• Integrated chat and massaging systems so that you can contact your tutor
• Online assignment uploads to save time in returning marks and feedback.
• Links to further resources and information available on courses
• Self-led learning on all courses- study in your own time and work through your assignments at your own pace
• Safe e-portfolio of your work is kept under lock and key on our secure servers
• Progress bar to show the work you have completed and how many tasks you still have to complete on your course
• Detailed help centre with step-by-step instructions on getting the most from your course and how to upload assignments and contact your tutor

Course Content

Included in this CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties course are the following units:

Unit 1 – Understand Specific Learning Difficulties

In this unit, you will learn about the term ‘specific learning difficulty’ and will gain more knowledge about different kinds of learning difficulties and how they can be identified by specific characteristics.

• Understand the range and characteristics of Specific Learning Difficulties
• Understand the nature of Specific Learning Difficulties
• Understand person-centred practice

Unit 2 – Understand the effects of Specific Learning Difficulties

In this unit, you will learn about some of the difficulties caused by Specific Learning Difficulties and how these impact adults and children differently.

• Understand the effects of Specific Learning Difficulties
• Understand the strengths and barriers faced by individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties

Unit 3 – Understand the diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties

Next you will learn about the reasons why it is important to seek a formal diagnosis of a learning difficulty and the importance of early diagnosis as well.

• Understand the importance of seeking a formal diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties
• Understand the process of diagnosing Specific Learning Difficulties

Unit 4 – Understanding supporting individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties

Throughout this unit, you will learn how discrimination can occur against individuals with learning difficulties in different settings and how this can be prevented.

• Understand how support for individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties can be provided in different settings
• Understand how individualised support is provided

Unit 5 – Understand the context of Specific Learning Difficulties

Within this unit, you will learn about how social attitudes towards learning difficulties have changed over time and how legislation, guidance, services and approaches have also changed in order to support people with learning difficulties.

• Understand how attitudes, legislation and services related to Specific Learning Difficulties have changed over time
• Understand legislation in relation to Specific Learning Difficulties

Support

The most important tool that all of our students have at their disposal is their tutor. When studying for a course with us you are assigned a personal tutor with in-depth knowledge and experience in your chosen subject.

You are strongly advised to make use of your tutor’s expertise and ask questions about the course content. Your assignments are marked by your personal tutor and detailed feedback is given. As well as this your tutor will provide you with pointers and advice on where you can improve- this helps you to get the most from your courses and constantly improve your skills.

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass several assignments. These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60.

For those who are looking to support individuals with Learning difficulties.

No requirements.

• Teacher
• Learning support worker
• Disability support worker