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Cert. Understanding Learn Difficulty L2

Course Summary
Code: AOFL2001AC
Starting: Monday 11 January 2027
Duration: 47 sessions over 24 week(s)
Time: 13:00
Location: AoFL (Academy of Future Learning)
Cost: £0.00 to £80.00
Description
This course introduces you to different learning difficulties. You will learn how they affect people and how to provide support. This will help you develop knowledge for work or further study in education or care.
Aim
This qualification aims to give learners knowledge of different Specific Learning Difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported. The qualification can be used by a wide range of learners looking to improve their knowledge and awareness in this subject area
What you will learn on this course:
To be awarded the Certificate, learners are required to successfully complete 5 mandatory units.
Understand Specific Learning Difficulties
Understand the effects of Specific Learning Difficulties
Understand the diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties
Understanding supporting individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties
Understand the context of Specific Learning Difficulties
Course level:
Level 2
Suitability and entry requirements:
You will be required to have a minimum of Level 1 English and Maths
How you will learn on this course
Conversational pair and small group work
Case studies
Giving classroom presentations
Scenarios
Accreditation, qualifications and assessment methods:
This is an accredited qualification courses, which includes direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task etc.
There is no exam at the end. Instead it requires a credit-based pass to gain the certificate. Your tutor will discuss your progress at least twice each term and you will have an Individual Learning Plan (ILP), which will help with monitoring progress throughout the duration of the course.
How much additional time do you need to invest?
We recommend that you spend 2.5 hours per week studying and going over assignments and collecting evidence for your portfolio.
Resources, materials and any additional costs?
Pen
Paper
Folder
Internet access
Zoom and Google classroom
Progression routes:
Progression Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Level 2 and 3 Certificates in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Level 2 and 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce
Level 3 Award in Supporting Children and Young People’s Speech, Language and Communication.
Time and duration
Start Date: 11 January 2027
Start Time: 13:00
Day: Monday Afternoon
First Lesson Duration: 02:30
Total Weeks: 24
Location
AoFL (Academy of Future Learning)
2nd Floor
84 UXBRIDGE ROAD
WEST EALING
LONDON W13 8RA
