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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

Online course with study materials and tutor support. Certificates are issued upon successful completion.

Provided by Learning Curve Group

Summary

Price
Free
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This course is funded through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF). If you are 19 or older and live in...

Study method
Online
Duration
7 weeks · Self-paced
Qualification
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties (RQF)
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  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Around 15% of people have a learning difficulty, which means they can find it harder to learn certain skills.

If you're looking to improve your understanding and awareness of learning difficulties, this is the course for you. You will learn about a range of specific learning difficulties, including ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia. It's great for people working in a variety of sectors, such as healthcare, social care and education.

Qualification

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties (RQF)

Awarded by CACHE.
Regulated by Ofqual

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Description

The purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with knowledge of a range of specific learning difficulties, such as ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia. The course is aimed at learners looking to improve their understanding and awareness of the below key topics, especially those working in healthcare, social care and education.

COURSE CONTENT

  • The characteristics of ADHD, ADD, dyslexia and dyscalculia
  • How specific learning difficulties can affect children and adults in different ways
  • The importance of early diagnosis
  • The various assessment methods available to diagnose specific learning difficulties
  • How individuals can be supported to gain, start and continue with study and employment

Who is this course for?

This Level 2 Course aids you in developing an understanding of Specific Learning Difficulties. This course is ideal for someone looking to or is already working in a variety of sectors, like healthcare, social care and education. Some careers may include;

  • Learning Mentor (£14,500 to £25,000)
  • Learning Disability Nurse (£25,654 to £31,533)
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant (£12,577 to £23,000)

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

  • The learner must live in England and be over 19 years old. To enrol you must have your National Insurance number, a form of Identification, employment documents and details of your previous qualifications. This process can take 10-20 minutes.

*Please note there is a £125 cancellation fee if a learner enrols and fails to complete or withdraws early from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs. We may be able to offer extensions if learners are unable to meet the set submission deadline. Please read the declaration on the enrolment form carefully before signing up.

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Provider

Learning Curve Group

Learning Curve Group is a national training and education specialist. We work with further education providers, employers and learners to help them achieve success. Since 2004, Learning Curve Group (LCG) has grown both organically and through acquisition to become one of the largest and most diverse providers in the country. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners – and that's how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our 'Purple People', the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to transform lives through learning.

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