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Course overview
- Add this valuable qualification to your CV to benefit your career!
- Free access to the NCFE CACHE Alumni membership is available for two years when you enroll in your course.
This NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities qualification will help you to develop your knowledge of how you can support individuals with learning disabilities in your role.
This course is ideal for anyone working in a role in which they are supporting individuals with learning disabilities as part of their job role. You will study areas such as promoting communication with individuals with learning disabilities, supporting them as they transition into adulthood, and more.
Course fees:
Online – £599
Study Pack – £639
- Monthly instalment plan available
- No government funding available for this course
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
This course will take you 12 months to complete, which is more than enough time to complete approximately 110 hours of learning time. You will receive a full year to complete the course, which is a lot more time than you will need. This allows you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines.
Entry requirements
You must be at least 16 years of age to study this course. You are not required to have any prior experience or qualifications to study this course. You must also have basic IT skills and be fluent in English.
Course features
- Dedicated personal tutor support with unlimited email access.
- Dedicated learner services from our learner services team.
- Course materials with learning activities.
- Assignment marking and feedback from your personal tutor.
- A free CV critique service and employability guide if you’re focusing on career advancement.
- A free XO Student Discounts membership to save you money on your favourite brands.
- Free NCFE CACHE Alumni membership for two years.
- A study pack including a pen, study planner, and notebook*.
* Not included with the online study option
Assessment
This course is assessed through a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required, so you can complete all assessments from home.
How do I get my work assessed?
You will complete your assignments from home and send your work to your tutor for them to mark. They will return the assignment to you once they have marked it with detailed feedback and pointers for your next assignment.
Course outcome
Upon successful completion of your assignments and course, you will achieve an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities. A certificate will be provided to you as recognition of your achievement.
Delivery
You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to take control of your studies. You can study at your own pace from a place that suits you. All your learning materials will be posted or emailed to you online, depending on the learning method you choose. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only ever a click away.
Who's it for?
This course will benefit anyone working in a role in which they are supporting individuals with learning disabilities as part of their job role.
Subjects
- Understand the legislation and policies that support the human rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities.
- Understand the nature and characteristics of a learning disability.
- Understand the historical context of learning disabilities.
- Understand the basic principles and practice of advocacy, empowerment, and active participation in relation to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and their families.
- Understand how views and attitudes impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and their family carers.
- Know how to promote communication with individuals with learning disabilities.
- Understand self-directed support.
- Understand how to support an individual to direct their own support and develop their support plan.
- Understand the different ways that people can use their personal budget.
- Understand the outcome-focused review process.
- Understand the development of human sexuality.
- Understand how the sexual development of individuals with a learning disability can differ.
- Understand issues of sexual health and how these can be supported.
- Understand relevant legislation influencing the support of sexuality and sexual health for individuals with learning disabilities.
- Know how to support the sexual expression of an individual with a learning disability.
- Understand the steps and stages of moving from childhood into adulthood.
- Understand how having a disability may affect the process of moving from childhood into adulthood.
- Know the options for supporting a young person who has a disability to make the transition into adulthood.
- Understand how to support a young person with a disability through a successful transition.
- Understand the importance of supporting a young person and their family to reflect on the transition.
About Open Study College
Established in 2007, Open Study College is a distance learning course provider that has helped over 130,000 learners take the next step towards achieving their ambitions.
With over 700 courses, ranging from A Levels and GCSEs through to childcare and beauty therapy — there’s something for everyone. All of their qualifications are independently accredited by established awarding organisations, fully equipping you for the future.
Why choose Open Study College?
Whether you’re in full-time work or have family commitments, distance learning at Open Study College provides the flexibility to create a study schedule that fits around the busy demands of day-to-day life. Accomplish your goals — at your pace, on your terms.
You will also receive the best possible support from the uber-friendly learner services team, as well as guidance from expert tutors who are on hand to answer any queries you might have throughout the duration of your course.
What makes Open Study College different?
Born from a genuine passion to improve the lives of others through education, Open Study College is a family-run business with decades of experience in the education and distance learning industry.
Seeking a career change? Didn’t get the exam results you wanted? Looking to learn a new skill? Enrol on one of their courses today and forge the future you’ve always wanted — all from the comfort of your own home!
Additional benefits
As an Open Study College learner, your benefits will include an XO Student Discounts membership, exclusive savings on future courses and a complete range of career support — including a free CV critique service, a free employability guide, and job-hunting help from their recruitment experts.
