List Of Courses Included In This qualification

All employees have the opportunity to do the Learning Disability Qualification. This is accredited through the Open College Network. Most people will achieve a Level 3 qualification.

Adult Protection - introductory session
Lone Working Policy – introductory session
Introduction to background and philosophy of service
Introduction to inclusive practice, self-advocacy and person centred planning
Dealing with difficult situations
Minimum standards for accessible writing
Adult Protection procedures – more in depth training
Workshop on history of learning disability (including Perfect People video)
Workshop on challenging discrimination (including Disability Discrimination Act video)
Fire Safety
Workshop on Person Centred Approaches
Workshop on supporting people with their plans and learning (progression/evidence/planning your learning and support)
Workshop on Speaking Up
Self-directed support (including Direct Payments and Individual Budgets)
Workshop on local Government structures, District Partnership Groups and Kent Partnership Board
Workshop on communication skills
Health and Safety awareness workshop
Assessing Risks
Handling and Lifting
Personal Safety
Epilepsy workshop
Government Policies and guidance that affect our work (workshops/meetings/updates)
Supervision and Appraisal for Line Managers
How the Skillnet Group is funded.
(Including writing bids)
Direct Payments – Practical workshop
(How to apply, who can get them and what can they be used for?
Disability Equality Duty - Workshop and awareness raising.
ICT workshop on using Word, Emails, Message Board and other essential IT skills
Personal space and personal relationships workshop