NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

About this course

Throughout this CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Difficulties course, students will explore 4 different units that cover a wide range of skills required when working with people that are affected by learning disabilities. The course is designed to give you a strong understanding of how to support individuals with learning difficulties to make their own decisions and make the most of their life through different stages of development.

Study Time:	120 hours
Enrolment length:	12 months
Course Format:	Online
Entry Requirements:	None Specific

Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded a CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Difficulties and an OLC Certificate. All certification fees are included in your course fees. This qualification is suitable for a range of different career paths in settings such as:

• SEND teacher
• Learning disability nurse
• Social care worker
• Support worker
• Adult learning tutor

Qualification

To gain the full CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Difficulties certification you will need to submit and pass all of the tutor marked assignments. There are 4 assignments in the course and no need to purchase any textbooks as we provide all of the lessons and materials required to learn the syllabus. There is no formal exam and the certification fee is included in the course fees.

See the CACHE Qualification summary for this course here

See the Ofqual Qualification summary for this course

Course Content

This CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Difficulties course assesses the following units:

Unit 1 – Understanding the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities

In this first unit of the course we will look at legislation and policies that are linked to learning disabilities as well as the basic principles that must be understood when working in a caring role. Being able to react to policy changes as well as take a fair look at how you work and approach situations is something that will also be explored.

• Understand the legislation and policies that support the human rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities
• Understand the nature and characteristics of learning disability
• Understand the basic principles and practise of advocacy, empowerment and active participation in relation to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and their families
• Understand the historical context of learning disability
• Understand the basic principles and practise 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

Unit 2 – Understand positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities

In this unit of the course we will cover positive risk and how this can benefit people with learning difficulties. We will learn how risks are an integral part of life and learning as well as how to consider risks and ensure that these are balanced through risk assessment.

• 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

Unit 3 – Principles of supporting young people with a disability to make a transition into adulthood

Here we will explore a range of physical, social and emotional changes that occur when a young person moves into adulthood and how a care worker will help in this time of change. Supporting children with disabilities into adulthood can be very challenging and we will discuss various methods of doing so in this section.

• Understand the steps and stages of moving from childhood to adulthood
• Understand how having a disability may affect the process of moving from childhood into adulthood
• Know the options for supporting a young person who has a disability to make the transition into adulthood
• Understand how to support a young person with a disability through a successful transition
• Understand the importance of supporting a young person and their family to reflect on the transition

Unit 4 – Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion

Helping individuals with learning difficulties to improve their mental health is essential and here we will discuss different methods of supporting mental health.

• Understand the different views on the nature of mental well-being and mental health and the factors that may influence both across the life span
• Know how to implement an effective strategy for promoting mental well-being and mental health with individuals and groups

Online study and instant enrolment

All of our students are given access to our Online Campus through their own personal login and password. As soon as you complete your enrolment, you would have immediate access to your account which allows you to make a start working through the lessons. Tackle your assignments as your own pace and contact your tutor to access any help and support you need. The course itself is set out in a very simple layout, making it easy to work through the topics and complete your assessments.

Our Online Campus includes:

• Instant enrolment – access everything on your course from the moment you enrol.
• Personal account logins – login any time, 24/7.
• Full support throughout – message your tutor, use our online chat or give us a call.
• Online assignment submissions – upload work online from the comfort of home.
• Self-led learning – study at your own pace so you can pass much faster.
• Safe e-portfolio system – store all of your work in your account.
• Progression tracking – easily see what assignments you have left to complete.
• Details help centre – get instructions and guidance every step of the way.
• Unlimited attempts – submit as many attempts at your assignments as you need.

Unlimited assessment submissions

All of the assessments for this course are completed through our Online Campus. You can attempt each one as many times as needed to ensure you pass. After every attempt, your tutor will provide detailed feedback and tips on how you can improve going forward. Quickly see your progress during your studies by checking your progress bar and seeing the remaining assessments you need to complete.

Get full tutor support

Throughout your enrolment with the Online Learning College, you can access support at any time you need. All students are assigned a personal tutor who will mark all of your work and provide detailed feedback after every submission. Your tutor will be an industry expert with a full knowledge of the course content and will be able to help you at any point along your learning journey. One of the best tools at your disposal is your tutor – you can ask as many questions of them as you wish to and they will be happy to help at any time.

We also have a brilliant support team on hand and available through email, online chat and over the phone. This team is there to help with any questions which are more generic, such as providing support in submitting work through your account or getting your certificate when you have completed your course. We pride ourselves on ensuring the support you receive is the best in the business – help and guidance is fast and detailed every time you contact a member of the team.

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass 4 assignments. These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace, but you have access to the course on the Campus for 12 months from your enrollment date. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60. As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!