NC Supporting Learning Needs

NC Supporting Learning Needs

Course Aims:
This course introduces you to the skills necessary for working as a learning support assistant or support worker for those with additional support needs. The course also provides valuable experience in the working environment by undertaking placements in an educational setting.

This course is of particular interest to those who have or intend to study in the field of child care. It is also a useful preparation for the HNC Social Care.

Course Content:

• Assisting with Support to Learn: The Role of the Support for Learning Assistant
• Practical Experience in Supporting
• Child Protection
• Communication
• British Sign Language
• First Aid Measures
• Promoting Positive Behaviour
• Special Needs & Support Services
• Supporting Learners with their Personal Care Needs: The Role of the Support for Learning Assistant
• Computing

Progression Opportunities:
On completion of this NC award and a successful interview students can progress to the HNC Social/Child Care Students or other HNC courses.

Career Potential:
Some students find work as support for learning assistants, vocational assistants or similar in the social or health services. Others seek work with private organisations such as Quarriers, Enable or Turning Point Scotland.

Course Assessment:
Most units have written forms of assessments i.e. essays, reports and project work. You will also make observations, take part in visits to a variety of educational establishments and carry out a number of practical activities that may form or support part of the assessment process.