Are you looking for a rewarding career in supporting individuals with learning disabilities? This NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities – Adult Learning Pathway course could be perfect for you.
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities – Adult Learning Pathway
OSC1442
£599.00
or £18.72 /month*
Course code: OSC1442
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Overview
This course is ideal for anyone who supports individuals with learning disabilities as part of their job roles.
During the course, you will study areas such as supporting individuals with multiple conditions or disabilities, and how to help them access education, training, and employment. You will explore the main characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions, the nature and characteristics of a learning disability, and much more.
What next?
Upon successful completion of this course, you could enrol on another one of our NCFE CACHE courses and enhance your skills and knowledge even further. You will be one step closer to your dream job, and here are a few job roles that will use the knowledge learned during the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities – Adult Learning Pathway course:
- Special education teaching assistant
- Learning support assistant
- Inclusion support worker
- Behavioural support worker
- Speech and language therapist assistant
- Educational support coordinator
- SEN (Special Education Needs) tutor
- Adaptive learning technician
Course Content
- Understand the main characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions.
- Understand how autistic spectrum conditions can impact on the lives of individuals and those around them.
- Understand different theories and concepts about autism.
- Understand the legal and policy framework that underpins good practice in the support of individuals with autistic spectrum conditions.
- Understand how to achieve effective communication with individuals with an autistic spectrum condition.
- Understand how to support individuals with an autistic spectrum condition.
- Understand that individuals with disabilities have the same right as everyone else to take risks.
- Understand the importance of a positive, person centred approach to risk assessment.
- Understand the legal and policy framework underpinning an individual with disabilities’ right to make decisions and take risks.
- Understand the importance of considering with an individual with disabilities the risks associated with the choices they make.
- Understand the importance of a partnership approach to risk-taking.
- Understand the importance of differentiating between the individual and the disability.
- Understand the concept of physical disability.
- Understand the impact of living with a physical disability within society.
- Understand the importance of prompting inclusion and independence.
- Understand the legislation and policies that support the human rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities.
- Understand the nature and characteristics of a learning disability.
- Understand the historical context of learning disabilities.
- Understand the basic principles and practice of advocacy, empowerment, and active participation in relation to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and their families.
- Understand how views and attitudes impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and their family carers.
- Know how to promote communication with individuals with learning disabilities.
Awarding body
NCFE is a leading provider of vocational and technical courses as well as an educational charity. With over 170 years of experience in providing an outstanding education experience, NCFE work with industry experts to create smarter solutions to the greatest learning needs.
They are one of the largest technical and vocational awarding bodies in the United Kingdom and their qualifications are awarded to thousands of people each year.
In 2015, CACHE (The Council for Awards in Care, Health, and Education) became a part of NCFE.
Extra information
Once enrolled, you have one year to complete your studies.
The course materials can either be emailed online or posted to you as a study pack depending on which you select at enrolment. You will also receive tutor support by email.
This course is marked through a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required, so you can complete all assessments from home.
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate confirming the achievement of NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities.
You can achieve up to 8 UCAS points by completing this course. Find out more about UCAS points here.
FAQs
- 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 card
- FREE CACHE Alumni Membership for two years
- *Exclusive Open Study College study pack including pen, highlighter, and notebook.
*Not included with the online study option.
You will have one year from enrolment to complete this course.
No, there is no placement required to study this course.
No, there are no additional costs for this course.
It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Learner Services Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.
That's not a problem. We want to make sure you're 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our team of education specialists a call on 03300 563 100 and they'll do their best to help.
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