Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities

  • Start date(s): September 2025
  • Centre(s): Online
  • Course duration: 24 weeks

Course details

The Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities aims to give you the knowledge and understanding to work with individuals with learning disabilities or difficulties. You will explore the principles of safeguarding and positive risk-taking and gain awareness of the autistic spectrum.

If you have an interest in, or are already working with, people with learning disabilities in a variety of roles, this course is for you.

On this course, you will study the following six mandatory units:

  • Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities
  • Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
  • Introduction to personalisation in social care
  • Principles of positive risk-taking for individuals with disabilities
  • Introductory awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions
  • Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare.

Career and progression routes

Following this course, you could be ready to join other professional development courses at Manchester Adult Education, such as:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
  • Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values
  • Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance

You will also be able to use your newfound understanding and skills within your current role.