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Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (Level 3 Award)

Course Overview

Fee disclaimer

  • This course is FREE for most students
    • Course fees listed below are the maximum fee if paid.  Click here to find out more and if you are eligible for free or discounted courses.

      Entry requirements

      There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However you will be assessed to confirm you are able to work at Level 3.

      Course information

      There are 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK. This qualification provides 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.

      Key topics

      • Supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
      • Positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities.
      • Understand mental health problems Promote positive behaviour.
      • How you are assessed

        All units be assessed using a range of methods such as written assignments and designing a leaflet or booklet.
      • Next steps

        This qualification is part of the Free Courses for Jobs. New City College aims to provide the widest possible range of courses. On occasion, it is necessary to move or withdraw from courses owing to a variety of reasons. The College cannot, therefore, guarantee the provision of all courses advertised on this website. Where a course is cancelled or amended in any way to that advertised, the College will do what it can to transfer students to an alternative course, should one exist that is appropriate and available. Please note that fees may change at short notice due to circumstances beyond our control. The fees payable are those in force at the time of enrolment, which supersedes any that may previously have been advertised.
      • Why study at NCC?

        If you choose us, you will join a college that will support you and drive you at every stage to be tenacious, determined and committed so that you do achieve your very best. We offer the widest range of courses of any provider in East London – ranging from entry level to postgraduate degrees, and from recreation to courses for job seekers. This means we can provide you with all the pathways needed to progress on to a higher course or straight to employment. We deliver high quality education and training – with excellent support – that responds to the needs of employers and businesses. Our teachers are experts in their own fields with a depth of knowledge and expertise that ensures you get the best from your educational experience and that you have the edge for employment over other candidates.

      Select your campus option to apply

      Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
      Start: 24/04/2025
      End: 03/07/2025
      Thu (15:00 - 18:00)
      £732.20
      Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
      Start: 24/04/2025
      End: 11/06/2025
      Tue (15:00 - 18:00)
      £697.20
      Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
      Start: 28/04/2025
      End: 04/07/2025
      Wed (15:00 - 17:30)
      £697.20

      What Can This Course Lead To

      This qualification enables learners to progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or to progress into employment in roles such as Learning Support Assistant.

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