iCQ Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Course Overview:
The iCQ Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities has been specifically designed for learners who work in health and social care in adult settings supporting individuals with learning disabilities and will give learners the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills to support individuals with learning disabilities.

It is aimed at learners who, as part of their job role, support individuals with learning disabilities. The qualification covers a range of subjects related to the knowledge required to work with adults with learning disabilities in the health and social care sector.

This qualification meets the Learning Disabilities Core Skills Education and Training Framework which was commissioned and funded by the Department of Health and developed in collaboration by Skills for Health, Health Education England (HEE) and Skills for Care to support the development of workers in their understanding of learning disabilities.

Qualification: Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Total Credits: 19
Minimum Guided Learning Hours: 150
Awarding Body: iCQ
Course Duration: 3-4 months

Entry Requirements: You don’t need any formal qualifications to enrol on this course. Learners will need to produce full and articulate answers to questions. Learners will need to have a good standard of written and verbal communication skills.

    • Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities

    • The principles of persons centred support

    • Understand positive risk taking and safeguarding in learning disability care

    • Understand how to promote inclusion and effective communication when supporting individuals with learning disabilities

  • Assessment method

    The qualification will be assessed by a portfolio of evidence. Your personal assessor will conduct monthly meetings via Teams to review and develop your progress towards the qualification.

    All assessments need to be passed, and each will directly assess the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the qualification

  • After this programme, you could progress to any Level 2 / 3 Diploma in Adult Care.