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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

Course Overview

Tired of searching for suitable Specific Learning Difficulties and dyslexia courses? Distance learning makes this qualification accessible to everyone. By completing this qualification, you will gain knowledge of several different Specific Learning Difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported. You will develop an understanding of the positive aspects and strengths or individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties in addition to exploring the barriers they may face.


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Key Information

Course Length
8 to 12 weeks

Course Level
Level 2

Awarding Body
TQUK
(E-certificates upon achievement)

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Benefits

The benefits of this course include:

  • Learn from your own home, in your own time
  • Achieve a nationally recognised level 2 qualification
  • Access to award-winning learning and assessment materials
  • Subject specialist support from a Tutor and access to a Learner Support Advisor for everyday queries
  • Funding available – speak to one of our team for more information and to see if you are eligible.
  • Cost and Funding Information

    Funded Course
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    Unit 1: Signs, symptoms and diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties

    Develop an understanding of common Specific Learning Difficulties, recognise signs that may indicate a Specific Learning Difficulty and understand the importance of a professional diagnosis.

    Unit 2: Sources of information, support, legislation and guidance relevant to Specific Learning Difficulties

    Gain an understanding of . legislation and guidance that is relevant to individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties and the roles and responsibilities of those involved in protecting the rights of those individuals.

    Unit 3: Living with a Specific Learning Difficulty

    Develop an understanding of the experiences of those living with a Specific Learning Difficulty, how society impacts those individuals and the impact of an indiviudal's learning difficulty on those around them. Within this unit, you will also look to understand the positive contributions that can be made by individuals with a Specific Learning Difficulty in different environments.

    Unit 4: Best practice relating to Specific Learning Difficulties

    Within this unit, you will understand the best practices in providing support to and protecting individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties.

    This qualification could assist you in gaining the following employment opportunities and potential salaries:

    Occupational Therapist – up to £26,390

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant – up to £25,000

    Teaching Assistant – up to £17,617

    Full cost Direct debit Fully funded
    £299 Initial payment of £29.90, 4 monthly payments of £67.28 To be eligible you must:
  • Be aged 19 or over
  • Have lived in the European Union for the past three years
  • Not be a current learner with The Skills Network or another provider
  • Learners must reside in England
  • NOT have done the course of interest before.