Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

Course overview:
This qualification provides learner’s with knowledge of different Specific Learning Difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported. The qualification can be used by a wide range of learners looking to improve their knowledge and awareness in this subject area.

Assessments:

• Unit 1: Understand specific learning difficulties
• Unit 2: Understand the effects of specific learning difficulties
• Unit 3: Understand the diagnosis of specific learning difficulties
• Unit 4: Understanding supporting individuals with specific learning difficulties
• Unit 5: Understand the context of specific learning difficulties

This qualification aims to:

• Provide learners with knowledge of different Specific learning difficulties and how to support individuals with specific learning difficulties.

The objective of this qualification is to:

• Allow learners to gain an understanding of strengths and barriers an individual may experience and how this can impact them.
• Provide learners with the knowledge required to support individuals with specific learning difficulties.

Learning method:
Studying via Remote E-Learning means you can choose when and where you study. We ensure that you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a personal tutor.

This course is available Fully online.

During your course, a member of the team will contact you at least once a month. It is important that you are available to respond to this communication.

To help you stay on track, you will be provided with unit submission deadlines. Your first unit must be submitted within four weeks of your enrolment date.

Eligibility for funding: TBC 2026

If you would like more information, please call the Remote E-Learning Team on 0151 257 2179 or email: remote-e-learning@riversidecollege.ac.uk