NOCN
Level 2
QN: 610/3161/6
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 156 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
156 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communication and Interaction with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of understanding individual need when communicating with individuals with learning disabilities.
- Describe techniques to aid communication.
- Discuss approaches for maximising communication with individuals with learning disabilities.
- Analyse communication issues for individuals with learning disabilities when accessing social care services.
2
Delivering Appropriate Support
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe types of support for individuals with learning disabilities.
- Explain levels of support and why individual needs will vary.
- Discuss the term appropriate support with reference to a specific learning disability.
- Explain barriers to support for an individual with a specified learning disability, and how they might be overcome.
3
Equity, Equality and Inclusion for Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss equality, equity and inclusion in relation to individuals with learning disabilities.
- Explain the importance of choice and autonomy for individuals with learning disabilities.
- Analyse the barriers to choice and autonomy faced by individuals with learning disabilities.
4
Positive Risk-Taking and Promoting Independence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe principles of positive risk taking for individuals with learning disabilities.
- Explain different techniques for promoting independence for individuals with a learning disability.
- Apply knowledge to a case study, demonstrating awareness of the needs of an individual with a learning disability.
5
Principles of Safeguarding
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain general principles of safeguarding in social care.
- Analyse the roles and responsibilities involved in safeguarding in social care.
- Describe the safeguarding and protection needs of individuals with learning disabilities.
- Apply learning to a case study scenario.
6
Understanding Learning Disabilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define and describe the term learning disability.
- Explore specific learning disabilities and how they impact individuals differently.
- Identify legislation and policy impacting individuals with learning disabilities.
- Discuss the contexts in which social care professionals support individuals with learning disabilities.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3161/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2023