Course Overview
This Certificate in Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties aims to help develop knowledge of several different specific learning difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported. It also covers how to understand the positive aspects and strengths of individuals with specific learning difficulties in addition to exploring the barriers they may face.
What You Will Study
Unit 1: Signs, symptoms and diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties
Section 1: Know common Specific Learning Difficulties
Section 2: Recognise signs that might indicate a Specific Learning Difficulty
Section 3:
Understand the importance of a professional diagnosis of a Specific Learning
Difficulty
Section 4: Understand the process of achieving a diagnosis of a Specific Learning Difficulty
Unit 2: Sources of information, support, legislation and guidance relevant to Specific Learning Difficulties
Section 1: Understand legislation and guidance that is relevant to individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties
Section 2: Understand roles
and responsibilities if those involved in protecting the rights of individuals
with Specific Learning Difficulties
Unit 3: Living with a Specific Learning Difficulty
Section 1: Understand the experiences of those living with a Specific Learning Difficulty
Section 2: Understand how society impacts upon a person
with a Specific Learning Difficulty
Section 3: Understand the positive contributions that can be made by individuals with a Specific Learning Difficulty in different environments
Section 4: Understand the impact of an
individual’s Specific Learning Difficulty on those around them
Unit 4: Best practice relating to Specific Learning Difficulties
Section 1: Understand the best practice in providing support to individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties
Section 2: Understand the best practice
in protecting individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties
- Attendance Expectations
No need to attend college, work from home at a pace that suits you.
- How You Will Be Assessed
The course is delivered via distance learning, supported by a range of interactive online resources. Work is assessed by the tutor throughout the programme from induction to completion.
- Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent.
- Fee Information
This is a free course.
- Further Study
You may wish to complete further distance learning courses in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People, Understanding Autism, Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability or Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children.