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Course area
Early Years and Education
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 2
Date/times

You can start this course at any time.

Location
Online Learning
Course code
Parent course code:C037887 Child course code: Q037888
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Course introduction

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.

  • Unit 1: Understand Specific Learning Difficulties
    • In this unit you will gain an understanding of what is meant by the term ‘Specific Learning Difficulty’. You will research the characteristics of different difficulties and co-occurring conditions. You will also gain an understanding of common misconceptions and how the difficulty is a lifelong condition.
  • Unit 2: Understand the effects of Specific Learning Difficulties
    • Throughout this unit you will gain an understanding of how Specific Learning Difficulties affect an individual’s life and those of others around them. You will gain an understanding of how the attitudes of others can impact the individuals and on completion of the unit will be able to identify the strengths and barriers an individual may experience.
  • Unit 3: Understand the diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties
    • In this unit you will gain an understanding of the importance of gaining an early diagnosis and the impact of delayed or non-diagnosis. You will also investigate the diagnosis process and the professionals involved.
  • Unit 4: Understanding supporting individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties
    • This unit will explain how to support an individual with a Specific Learning Difficulty in a variety of settings. You will gain an understanding of different coping strategies and assistive technology that can be used as support.
  • Unit 5: Understand the context of Specific Learning Difficulties
    • Within this unit you will gain an understanding of how attitudes, legislation and services have evolved over time to support individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties.

You must be aged 19+ to apply for this course.

Duration: You will study this course at your own pace, but it must be completed within 16 weeks. You will receive an automated email reminding you of when you need to complete your assignment.

Important Notice: All online courses are delivered exclusively via an online platform and require access to a PC or laptop computer. These courses cannot be completed without the use of a PC or laptop. You must ensure they have appropriate access to the required equipment prior to enrolment. You cannot study these courses on a mobile phone.

Course information

Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties (TQUK Level 2 Certificate)

There are no entry requirements for this course but you must be aged 19 or over.

Please note: All students will need to complete an Initial Assessment before being enrolled onto the course.

Your assessment will be submitted online through the platform and you will receive feedback from a member of the team who will assess your work and provide thorough and supportive feedback.

You may complete this qualification in preparation to apply and work in this industry or to to enhance their understanding of their work environment. Alternatively, you may wish to progress in the subject to a higher level.

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