Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties | Level 2 | P15903

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How it works:

You can sign up to our courses throughout the year. 

Step 1: Register or login to fill out our online enrolment form by clicking the Apply Now button.

Step 2: You will receive email confirmation and asked to send a copy of your ID, where relevant, within 48 hours.

Step 3: You will be sent your login details to start your online learning. 

Step 4: Depending on your course, you’ll either be automatically marked or have on-hand support and marking from a dedicated tutor. 

Step 5: Depending on your course, you will either have access to a certificate download to print off, receive an e-certificate of achievement from the awarding body or receive a certificate through the post.

There are limited free spaces available for this course subject to the following requirements:

• Aged 19 years or over 

• Live in England

• Must have lived in the UK or EU for the 3 years prior to starting the course

• If aged 19-24 - must hold a full Level 2 qualification or above in any subject (i.e., QCF Diploma Level 2, five GCSEs/O Levels grade A-C, two or three AS Levels, CSE grade 1 5 or more, one A-Level, QCF Certificate, GNVQ Intermediate, First Diploma, NVQ Level 2, First Certificate or Principle of Learning Level 2).  

• If aged 24+ no qualifications are required.  

Please note, although this is a funded programme, withdrawal or non-completion will result in a charge of £100 to cover administration, registration and learning resources.

To be eligible for a free place on this course, you must be aged 19 years or over. 

Unit 1: Understand Specific Learning Difficulties

Section 1: The range and characteristics of Specific Learning Difficulties

Section 2: The nature of Specific Learning Difficulties

Unit 2: Understand the Effects of Specific Learning Difficulties

Section 1: The effects of Specific Learning Difficulties

Section 2: Strengths and barriers faced by individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties 

Unit 3: Understand the Diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties

Section 1: The importance of seeking a formal diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties

Section 2: The process of diagnosing Specific Learning Difficulties 

Unit 4: Understanding Supporting Individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties

Section 1: How support for individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties can be provided in different settings

Section 2: How individualised support is provided 

Unit 5: Understand the Context of Specific Learning Difficulties

Section 1: How attitudes, legislation and services related to Specific Learning Difficulties have changed over time

Section 2: Understand legislation in relation to Specific Learning Difficulties. 

• You will be posted your qualification workbooks to guide you through the learning content.
• The paper-based learning resources are of the highest quality and are designed to be engaging and interactive. 
• This includes case studies to demonstrate how skills can be applied in practical situations and a series of activities to support your assessment preparation.
• Once you have completed the module workbook and activities you will then need to complete the assessment activity using the online learning platform.

Assessments are completed online throughout your course to evaluate your knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. They will be broken down into manageable tasks and once enrolled, you will receive an assessment schedule detailing deadlines so you can plan your studies.

Assessments can take many forms but typically they are short written answers to a series of questions or statements. Your personal tutor will support you with any questions you may have relating to the assessment content and process. Your personal tutor will aim to provide feedback on your submission within 7 days and be able to confirm if the submission has achieved the assessment criteria or provide support and guidance if additional work is required.