The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities will provide you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills around supporting individuals with learning disabilities. It is aimed at those who support individuals with learning disabilities as part of their job role.

The units offered within this qualification mirror those offered within the Learning Disabilities Pathway of the Health and Social Care Diplomas in England. All units are assessed in line with the Skills for Care and Development Assessment Strategy.

It is recommended that learners are working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

Guided learning hours (GLH)- 120 hours

Total Qualification time -85 hours

To achieve this qualification, you must gain 12 credits.

4 credits from the mandatory unit, and at least a further 8 credits from the optional units. A minimum of 7 credits must be achieved at Level 3 or above.

Mandatory unit - Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities (4 credits)

Range of optional units, include:

Support person-centred thinking and planning

Promote communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings

Understand positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities

Support individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare

Purpose and principles of independent advocacy

Visit the website link in the header and search by qualification number for the full range of optional units

Progression

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or to progress into employment.

Entry requirements

English GCSE/Level 2 Functional skills or willingness to work towards

Maths GCSE/Level 2 Functional skills or willingness to work towards

Confident digitally to enable the completion of assignments

How is the course delivered?

The sessions will be delivered either in one of our venues or online, using Google Meet. You will access materials and complete assignments via Google Classroom and our EQUAL learning platform.

View our prospectus for up to date information on this course.

What will I need?

You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC and a good internet connection to join the online sessions and/or access learning materials and resources between sessions. You will need access to a laptop or PC to complete assignments throughout the course. You may need to speak to your line manager about any time that could be available to complete elements of the course.

How will I be assessed?

For each unit, you will complete assessments that allow you to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience.

Assessments include:

• Written assignments

• Professional discussions

• Presentations

• Oral questioning

• Witness testimonies

• Reflective accounts

Is a work placement a requirement of this course?

It is recommended that learners are working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

Course duration

16 weeks

*or sooner depending on the pace of the learner

Course dates and times

View our prospectus for up to date information on this course

What next?

To apply visit our website

You will then receive a call to be invited into one of our centres for an initial assessment.