Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Certificate Level 2

The qualification can be used by a wide range of learners looking to improve their knowledge and awareness in this subject area, including those working within healthcare, social care and education contexts.

The course is studied online, enabling you to benefit from flexible study at a time and pace suitable for your own needs. You will gain a valuable qualification which will enhance your CV and future career opportunities. You will be supported online by experienced tutors who will help to guide you through your learning programme. Full training will be given to enable you to access the learning experiences provided online.

The course is suitable for learners who provide direct support (including parents and carers) and those working in sectors such as education, social care, healthcare, leisure and entertainment.

You will study a range of different topics including:

• Understanding specific learning difficulties
• Understanding the effects of specific learning difficulties
• Understanding the diagnosis of specific learning difficulties
• How to support individuals with specific learning difficulties
• The context of specific learning difficulties

• Flexible learning - study at a time and pace suitable for your own needs
• Accredited qualification to enhance your CV
• Greater awareness of how to support individuals with specific learning difficulties
• A foundation for progression onto further study in special educational needs
• Support from experienced tutors with industry experience
• Develop wider skills in using technology through online learning activities

There are no formal entry or experience requirements, however you will need to be at Level 1 for literacy.