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Online TQUK Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Working with and Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (RQF)

at Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate15 weeks

What the college says

Are you looking to complete some learning disabilities training? This qualification aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of issues related to different types of learning disabilities and how these affect individuals in their daily lives. By studying this course, you will cover a range of topics, including safeguarding and personalisation in social care. Unit 1: Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities In this unit you will contextualise the support provided to individuals with learning disabilities, including gaining an understanding of inclusion, advocacy and empowerment. You will also consider the causes, nature and characteristics of learning disabilities. Unit 2: Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care Within this unit you will discover how to recognise signs of abuse and understand how to respond to a situation of alleged or suspected abuse. You will also look into ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse and how to report unsafe practices. Unit 3: Introduction to personalisation in social care In this unit you will consider the importance of adopting a personalised approach to care when supporting individuals with learning disabilities, as well as looking at the systems currently in place which encourage personalisation. Unit 4: Principles of positive risk-taking for individuals with disabilities Within this unit you will gain an understanding of the importance of using positive, person-centr

What you need to get on

Students need to be working at Level 1 English and should have the ambition to progress into further study, or work.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Cambridge Regional College

    Online

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