NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working
with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Qualification reference: RQF 601/1687/0
By successfully completing this course, you will:
- Gain knowledge and understanding to work with individuals with learning disabilities or difficulties
- Be awarded the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities* – a nationally recognised qualification, regulated by Ofqual in England
You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors.
Course overview
This course aims to give you 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.
The objectives of this qualification are to prepare you for employment and to support a role in the workplace where you may work or interact with people with learning disabilities. This is primarily for those within healthcare and social care but may also be useful to those working in education or housing support roles.
Syllabus
Practical training
No practical training is required to complete this course.
Prerequisites
You do not need to have any additional qualifications before studying this course.
Learners should be at least 16 to undertake this qualification.
Level
On successful completion of this course you will achieve the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities qualification.
The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities is a regulated qualification. This means it is a nationally recognised qualification, regulated by Ofqual in England.
This qualification prepares learners for employment and to support a role in the workplace where the individual may work or interact with people with learning disabilities.
This course has a credit value of 17 total credits.
Certification
Successfully complete this course and you will:
- Achieve the NCFE CACHE Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities* at Level 2
*NCFE CACHE registration fee of £56 applies
How the course works
You can complete this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors.
At the end of each unit there will be an assignment, which is submitted to your tutor for feedback. To achieve the qualification, you will need to successfully complete all units in the course.
If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.
There are three ways that we deliver this course (please select one at enrolment):
Paper-based study
You will receive your course units in paper format by post, your assignments can be completed and then submitted to us by post or email.
As you submit your assignments your next course units will be sent out for you to complete when it suits you.
Mixed study
You will receive your course units in paper format by post, all assignments will be completed and submitted to your tutor online.
As you submit each assignment your next course unit will be mailed out for you to study when it suits you.
Online study
Your course units can be accessed and your assignments completed via our online learning platform.
You will be able to progress through your course whenever and wherever you wish – all you need is access to the internet, and a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
Additional benefits
Health and Harmony Magazine
Enrol on this course and you will receive a complimentary issue of Health & Harmony, our inspirational full colour magazine. Giving complementary and natural health updates and news, it also includes student profiles, lists the most recent award winners, and provides interesting articles and short stories.
Enrol on this course from £50
Enrol on this course from £55
Enrol on this course for £55
There are two ways you can enrol on this course. You can:
- Pay with a deposit of £50*, followed by 12 monthly instalments of £30
- or
- Pay the total course fee of £410* in one sum and receive a voucher towards the cost of your next course

*NCFE CACHE registration fee of £56 applies