NCFE Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities

What modules are covered?

This qualification contains the following 6 mandatory units:

Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities (4 credits)
You will explore the meaning of learning disability and consider issues closely linked with learning disability support. You’ll develop an awareness of how the attitudes and beliefs of others affect people who have learning disabilities. You’ll be introduced to themes covering inclusion, human rights, advocacy, empowerment and active participation, and will consider the central place of communication in working with people who have learning disabilities.

Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care (3 credits)
You will be introduced to the important area of safeguarding people from abuse. You’ll develop knowledge of different types of abuse, and the signs and symptoms that might indicate abuse is occurring. You’ll consider when people might be particularly vulnerable to abuse, and what you must do if abuse is suspected or alleged.

Introduction to personalisation in social care (3 credits)
You will understand how personalisation affects provision of social care services, and you’ll focus on the systems, skills and support needed to implement personalised provision.

Principles of positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities (2 credits)
You will develop your knowledge of positive risk taking and understand the importance of positive risk taking for people with learning disabilities. You’ll explore how to take a person-centred approach to enabling individuals to take risks and how to balance risk taking with duty of care.

Introductory awareness of autistic spectrum conditions (2 credits)
You will gain an introductory awareness on autistic spectrum conditions. You’ll develop knowledge and explore important themes such as individuality, communication, behaviour and person-centred support.

Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare (3 credits)
You will develop the knowledge needed to enable you to contribute to supporting a person to access and use healthcare services.

How will I be assessed?

You can complete the course via workbooks or online. You will be given the option to choose one or the other.

What Next?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Work Force
• Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
• Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeships in Heatlh & Social Care

What previous qualifications and experience will I need?

This qualification is designed for learners with an interest in, or who are already working with, individuals with learning disabilities in a variety of roles.

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.

Due to government funding these courses are available free of charge; subject to the learners meeting the set eligibility. You must have lived in the UK/EU for the past 3 years and be over 19 years old. There may be a fee should you withdraw from the course.