NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities
QRN: 600/4041/5
This qualification is aimed at learners who support individuals with learning disabilities as part of their job role.
The units offered within this qualification mirror those offered within the Learning Disabilities Pathway of the Health and Social Care Diplomas in England.
Entry Requirement
- Learners must be at least 19 years old.
- Learners must also be working, volunteering or completing a practical placement, because they must demonstrate competence in both knowledge and practical skills.
Course Content
- The qualification can usually be completed in approximately 24 weeks.
- This professional-development qualification provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to support children, young people or adults with learning disabilities. It covers what learning disability means, its causes and characteristics, relevant legislation and policies, historical attitudes and services, communication, advocacy, empowerment, inclusion and person-centred support. Learners then select optional subjects connected to their role, such as autism, dementia, positive risk-taking, healthcare access, independent living, communication needs, assistive technology, personal hygiene, mental health, transitions into adulthood or working with families.
To gain this Qualification the learner will need to achieve the following
- Learners normally pass at least three units in total:
- One mandatory unit: Understand the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities, worth 4 credits.
- At least two optional units, provided those optional units produce at least 8 credits.