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