Open Awards
Level 2
QN: 601/8876/5
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Open Awards Level 2 Award in Skills for Teaching Independent Travel (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 242 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
242 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communication and Social Interaction with Autistic People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand speech, language and communication in autistic people 1.1 Outline the processes required to communicate using
- language 1.2 Describe how speech and language development may be delayed or affected for autistic people 1.3 Describe different forms of communication used by autistic people 1.4 Describe the difficulties autistic people may have in communicating verbally when
- processing verbal information
- interpreting verbal information2.
- Understand how social interaction may differ in autistic people 2.1 Describe how social development may be delayed or affected for autistic people 2.2 Describe the difficulties autistic people may experience with social interaction 2.3 Explain the links between social development and speech and language development3.
- Know strategies that are used to support communication and social interaction for autistic people 3.1 Identify a range of methods that could be used when communicating with autistic people 3.2 Outline a range of strategies that could be used to support communication and social interaction 3.3 Describe how communication can be adapted to meet needs and preferences 3.4 Explain how a constructive environment can be created to aid communication and social interaction 3.5 Describe the role of specialists in supporting communication and social interaction
2
Communication in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of positive verbal and non-verbal interaction in the workplace.
- Be able to demonstrate positive verbal and non-verbal interaction.
- Be able to produce positive written communications in the workplace.
3
Developing Communication Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of effective communication 1.1 Explain why effective communication is important 1.2 Give examples of potential consequences of not communicating effectively
- Understand communication barriers and how to reduce them 2.1 Identify barriers to communication 2.2 Describe what may ca
- use communication difficulties in relation to an individual's a) Understanding b) Attention c) Memory d) Social skills e) Behaviour 2.3 Describe ways to reduce the identified barriers
- Know different methods of communication 3.1 Give examples of verbal and non-verbal communication methods 3.2 Give examples of high-tech communication aids and their uses3.3 Give three examples of the differing ways that an individual may communicate
- Understand how to communicate with individuals 4.1 Explain why it is important to find out an individual's communication and language needs, wishes and preferences 4.2 Describe ways to check that communication has been understood 4.3 Identify sources of information and other agencies available to enable more effective communication 4.4 Discuss why a person-centred approach is important for an individual 4.5 Identify factors that promote communication
- Be able to maintain reports and records that may affect the individual’s communication plan 5.1 Describe what changes may occur over time in relation to: a) The individual's communication needs b) Identified communication methods 5.2 Explain how the changes may impact on the care and/or support plan of an individual 5.3 Describe how any changes should be reported and recorded 5.4 Describe ways to maintain confidentiality when dealing with an individual’s communication plan.
4
Introduction to Learning Disability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main causes of learning disability.
- Know the importance of a person centred approach when working with individuals with a learning disability.
5
Introduction to Visual Impairment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the anatomy and physiology of the eye
- Know the about visual impairment and blindness
- Know the relationship between visual impairment and the environment
- Know about mobility and communication techniques and equipment used by people with visual impairment
- Know about the roles and functions of agencies providing services for people with a visual impairment
6
Principles of Safeguarding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to recognise the signs of harm and ab
- use, Be aware of factors that may contribute to an individual being vulnerable to harm or ab
- Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from ab
- Understand the procedure for referral and management of a suspected concern, suspicion or allegation of ab
- Understand roles and responsibilities for safeguarding individuals
7
Problem Solving when Delivering Independent Travel Training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to teach a trainee to solve problems when travelling independently 1.1 Identify a minimum of 4 ‘what if’ scenarios that may occur during independent travel training 1.2 For each one
- explain a) What you would teach the trainee to do b) How you would teach this
- Be able to deal with problems that occur during travel training sessions 2.1 Describe a minimum of 4 problems you may encounter during travel training sessions. For each one describe a) What you would do to overcome the problem b) What the outcome would be c) Anything you could do differently next time 2.2 State the processes and support in place to help you as a travel trainer deal with problems that may arise 2.3 Give an example of a problem you may encounter during a travel training session where you may have to seek support from someone else.
8
Support the Learning and Development of Individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to support one-to-one learning and development
- Be able to support one-to-one learning and development
- Be able to support individual learners in reflecting on their learning and/or development
9
Understand and Implement the Processes for Teaching Independent Travel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to assess the suitability of a trainee
- Be able to plan the most appropriate route for an individual travel training programme
- Be able to implement and evaluate an independent travel training programme
10
Understand Physical Disability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of differentiating between the individual and the disability.
- Understand the concept of physical disability
- Understand how the challenges of living with a physical disability can be addressed
- Understand the importance of independence and inclusion for the individual with physical disability.
11
Understanding Autism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by Autism 1.1 Define Autism 1.2 Describe significant conditions on the autistic spectrum 1.3 Give three examples of challenges that an autistic person may experience 1.4 Describe sensory challenges that an autistic person may experience
- Understand the social and emotional impact Autism can have on the individual and the family 2.1 Describe social and emotional implications of Autism for the individual and their family 2.2 Describe how an autistic person may experience discrimination within society 2.3 Describe how Autism may have an impact on education and learning
- Understand the causes of challenging behaviour 3.1 Describe behaviours associated with Autism 3.2 Describe possible causes, triggers and accelerators of challenging behaviour
- Know how to manage problem behaviours associated with Autism 4.1 Describe strategies to help an autistic person to cope with everyday situations4.2 Describe ways to develop social and communication skills of an autistic person
12
Understanding Challenging Behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key concepts of challenging behaviour in relation to supporting an individual’s programme of support
- Understand cues and triggers linked to challenging behaviour and aggression
- Understand that all challenging behaviour has a meaning
- Understand the key concepts of positive behaviour support
- Understand risk assessment and behaviour management when working with people with challenging behaviour
- Know how to create a safe working environment for those working with people with challenging behaviour
13
Understanding Mental Health and Wellbeing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own attitudes and beliefs about mental health and wellbeing.
- Know how the theoretical models used to describe mental health and wellbeing are applied.
- Understand how mental health and wellbeing can be improved.
- Be able to identify opportunities to improve the mental health and wellbeing of individuals or populations.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8876/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2016