Safeguarding

Key Facts

  • Online
    Location
    Online/Distance Learning
    Level
    Level 2
    Code
    MAB2008CP

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    Free
L2 - Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

Having a learning difficulty means that people find it harder to learn certain skills. As this affects around 15% of people, it is important for those working in healthcare, social care and education to have knowledge of different Specific Learning Difficulties such as ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia.

Benefits

Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification Evidence your competency to employers Further your personal and professional development Gain an understanding of how Specific Learning Difficulties affect an individual's life and those of others

Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college

  • Entry Requirements


    You need to have lived in the EU for three years and be aged 19+. You will need to be confident with written English in order to meet the required standards.

  • Course Content


    This distance learning programme will enable you to further your personal and professional development and gain new knowledge and understanding.

    This course will cover the following:

    Unit 1 - Understand Specific Learning Difficulties

    Unit 2 - Understand the Effects of Specific Learning Difficulties

    Unit 3 - Understand the Diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties

    Unit 4 - Understanding Supporting Individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties

    Unit 5 - Understand the Context of Specific Learning Difficulties

  • Progression Next Steps


    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

  • Additional Information


    This qualification is aimed at

    Internal STCG staff

    Local Schools

  • Course Structure


    This course is fully funded, meaning there is no cost to you.

    On completion you will gain a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification.

    You can learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college.

    The course is totally flexible so you can start whenever you wish.

    The course will be completed online and takes approx. 8 weeks to complete.

    You are welcome to take more than one course but you can only take one course at a time.

  • Assessment Details


    All assessment is completed through a series of questions on an online portal.