Certificate in Principles of Working with and Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities Level 2 (SKI24S006)

Employability

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Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 11

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

About the course:

Unit 1 summary: Section 1: The legislation and policies that support human rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities Section 2: The nature and characteristics of learning disability Section 3: The historical context of learning disability Section 4: The basic principles and practice of advocacy, empowerment and active participation in relation to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and their families. Section 5: The impact of views and attitudes on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and their families Section 6: How to promote communication with individuals with learning disabilities Unit 2 summary: Section 1: The principles of safeguarding adults with learning disabilities and how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse Section 2: Responding to suspected or alleged abuse Section 3: The national and local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse Section 4: Ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse Section 5: Types of support for children with learning disabilities Section 6: Recognising and reporting unsafe practices Section 7: Principles for online safety Unit 3 summary: Section 1: The meaning of personalisation in health and social care Section 2: The systems that support personalisation Section 3: How personalisation affects the way support is provided Section 4: How to implement personalisation Unit 4 summary: Section 1: The importance of risk-taking in everyday life for individuals with learning disabilities Section 2: The importance of positive, person-centred risk assessment Section 3: The relevance of legislation and policies to positive risk-taking Section 4: How to support individuals with learning disabilities with decisions about risk-taking Section 5: Supporting individuals with learning disabilities to manage identified risks using support plans Section 6: Understanding duty of care in relation to supporting positive risk-taking. Unit 5 summary: Section 1: Areas in which individuals with autistic spectrum condition may have challenges Section 2: The concept of autism as a spectrum, and the implications for variation in the capacities and needs of individuals Section 3: Understanding the behaviours exhibited by some individuals with an autistic spectrum condition Section 4: How to contribute to the person-centred support of an individual with an autistic spectrum condition Section 5: How to communicate with individuals on the autistic spectrum Unit 6 summary: Section 1: Legislation, policies and guidance relevant to accessing healthcare Section 2: The function of different healthcare services that an individual with a learning disability may need to access. Section 3: The role of professionals within different healthcare services that an individual with a learning disability may need to access. Section 4: How healthcare plans and regular health checks underpin long-term health and well-being Section 5: Issues that individuals with learning disabilities may face when accessing a variety of different healthcare services

How will the course be delivered?

Online distance learning through the EQUAL platform, online learning resources with feedback from an assessor

What do I need to bring?

Laptop/PC

What are the entry requirements?

19+, no formal entry requirements

What can I do next?

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as: • Level 2 Diploma in Care • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities. • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care • Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support. Successful learners can apply for job roles such as: • Support Worker Roles. This qualification may assist with CPD of learners in job roles such as: • Care Workers • Support Workers.

How well am I doing?

Feedback after every learner submission from an assessor, focusing on strengths, areas for development and next steps. Grading is pass or refer with no fails.

Enquiries

Centre: The Skills Network
Email address: sales@theskillsnetwork.com