HNC Supporting Learning Needs

Aim
This course is intended to provide a progression route for students who wish to continue higher level study in the area of Learning Difficulties/Disabilities. You will undertake a placement for two days per week between September and June to give you practical experience in working in this sector.
All students will be asked to give consent for a criminal records check to be carried out by Disclosure Scotland. No placement can be organised until a satisfactory report has been received.
Syllabus
- Principles and Practice in Education and Training
- Learning Processes
- Communication Difficulties
- Learning through Drama and Movement
- Practical Communications Skills
- Learning through Art/Craft Activities
- Child Protection
Career Outcome
- Educational Assistant within Special Education
- Support worker in training/residential environments for people with learning difficulties/disabilities
- Learning Support Assistant
Entry Profile
- One of the following
Leads To
HND in Supporting and Managing Learning Needs
Study Opportunities
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St Brycedale Campus | from September 5, 2007 to May 21, 2008 . Evening |
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St Brycedale Campus | from September 5, 2007 to May 21, 2008 . Evening |
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St Brycedale Campus | from August 29, 2007 to June 20, 2008 . Full Time |
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St Brycedale Campus | from August 29, 2007 to June 20, 2008 . Part Time Day |
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St Brycedale Campus | from August 27, 2008 to June 19, 2009 . Full Time |
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St Brycedale Campus | from September 3, 2008 to May 20, 2009 . Evening |
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St Brycedale Campus | from September 3, 2008 to May 20, 2009 . Evening |
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St Brycedale Campus | from August 27, 2008 to June 19, 2009 . Part Time Day |
Qualifications Awarded
| HNC |
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