NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities – Adult Learning Pathway

• 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.

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.