Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Level 2 Certificate (ITS)
Course Overview
Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Level 2 Certificate (ITS)
Develop a comprehensive understanding of issues relating to different types of learning disabilities and how they can affect individuals in their daily lives with this Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities.
Whether you are looking to develop your own knowledge and skills or are an employer seeking training opportunities for staff, this course will help build the understanding needed to effectively support individuals with learning disabilities.
The course covers a range of important topics, including the principles of safeguarding, awareness of autistic conditions, and ways to support individuals with learning disabilities in accessing healthcare and other essential services.
By completing this qualification, you will develop valuable skills, increase your confidence, and gain a greater understanding of how to provide person-centred support that promotes independence, inclusion and wellbeing.
Course content
Units include:
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
This course is delivered under our national and commercial training brand, Independent Training Services (ITS). ITS is a department of Barnsley College and delivers adult and apprenticeship learning across Barnsley, Yorkshire and the UK.
Located at: Distance Learning
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Course length: 12 Weeks
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QITSDIS201
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
£5,905. This course is eligible for adult funding (eligibility criteria may apply). Please contact our team for advice on finance and funding options.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about studying a course?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees. Please visit the How to apply and fees page for further details.
Other funding information
Course Content
Other Resources
For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 29 September 2026.
