NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities – Adult Learning Pathway

Course Code

OSC1442

Are you looking for a rewarding career in supporting individuals with learning disabilities? This NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities – Adult Learning Pathway course could be perfect for you.

This course explores ways to support adults with learning difficulties.
Delve into how best to support them when integrating into society.
Gain the knowledge and tools to offer tailored support to meet each individual's needs.
Achieve 8 UCAS points when you pass the course.

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This course is ideal for anyone who supports individuals with learning disabilities as part of their job roles.

During the course, you will study areas such as supporting individuals with multiple conditions or disabilities, and how to help them access education, training, and employment. You will explore the main characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions, the nature and characteristics of a learning disability, and much more.

What next?

Upon successful completion of this course, you could enrol on another one of our NCFE CACHE courses and enhance your skills and knowledge even further. You will be one step closer to your dream job, and here are a few job roles that will use the knowledge learned during the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities – Adult Learning Pathway course:

Special education teaching assistant
Learning support assistant
Inclusion support worker
Behavioural support worker
Speech and language therapist assistant
Educational support coordinator
SEN (Special Education Needs) tutor
Adaptive learning technician

Course Duration

One year.

Course Outcome

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate confirming the achievement of NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course, other than you must be 16 years old to enrol on this course.

Assessment

This course is assessed through a series of assignments that are submitted to your marking. No external examination is required, so you can complete all assessments from home.

Understand the main characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions.
Understand how autistic spectrum conditions can impact on the lives of individuals and those around them.
Understand different theories and concepts about autism.
Understand the legal and policy framework that underpins good practice in the support of individuals with autistic spectrum conditions.
Understand how to achieve effective communication with individuals with an autistic spectrum condition.
Understand how to support individuals with an autistic spectrum condition.

Understand that individuals with disabilities have the same right as everyone else to take risks.
Understand the importance of a positive, person centred approach to risk assessment.
Understand the legal and policy framework underpinning an individual with disabilities’ right to make decisions and take risks.
Understand the importance of considering with an individual with disabilities the risks associated with the choices they make.
Understand the importance of a partnership approach to risk-taking.

Understand the importance of differentiating between the individual and the disability.
Understand the concept of physical disability.
Understand the impact of living with a physical disability within society.
Understand the importance of prompting inclusion and independence.

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.

Course duration

Once enrolled, you have one year to complete your studies.

Study method

The course materials can either be emailed online or posted to you as a study pack depending on which you select at enrolment. You will also receive tutor support by email.

Assessment

This course is marked 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.

Course outcome

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate confirming the achievement of NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities.

You will also earn 8 UCAS points when you successfully complete this course and achieve a pass.

Awarding body

NCFE is a leading provider of vocational and technical courses as well as an educational charity. With over 170 years of experience in providing an outstanding educational experience, NCFE work with industry experts to create smarter solutions to the greatest learning needs.

They are one of the largest technical and vocational awarding bodies in the United Kingdom and their qualifications are awarded to thousands of people each year.

In 2015, CACHE (The Council for Awards in Care, Health, and Education) became a part of NCFE.

Once you have enrolled on your CACHE course, you will be entitled to access the CACHE Alumni Membership for two years. CACHE Alumni is a professional membership network for those who work in the CACHE industries, providing valuable resources and advice to professionals studying towards/with a CACHE qualification.

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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities – Adult Learning Pathway

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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities – Adult Learning Pathway

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Unit 1 Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions (T/601/5317)

Unit 2 Understand positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities (J/601/6293)

Unit 3 Understand physical disability (J/601/6150)

Unit 4 Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities (K/601/5315)

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