Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties L2 Certificate

Our level 2 certificate in understanding specific learning difficulties is great for both individuals as well as employers looking for training to upskill their staff.

This certificate in level 2 understanding specific learning difficulties aims to help develop knowledge of several different specific learning difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported. It also covers how to understand the positive aspects and strengths of individuals with specific learning difficulties in addition to exploring the barriers they may face.

This course is part of Yeovil College’s new range of fully-online programmes – thoughtfully designed to allow maximum flexibility around work, family, or other life commitments. You’ll access all your resources through our dedicated online platform, and throughout your course, you’ll receive guidance and encouragement from a dedicated Yeovil College Assessor, who will mark your work and provide constructive feedback to help you progress confidently.

You can apply to start this course at any time, but should be aware that once you’ve completed the admissions process and enrolled, you will have a fixed number of weeks to complete your programme. If online learning isn’t your thing, don’t worry – we still have a wide range of on-site courses available for Adults which you can explore through the ‘Our Courses’ search tool on our website.

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties.

After completing this course, you may wish to apply your knowledge in roles that support individuals with conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, or dyscalculia—particularly in education, care, or community support settings. This qualification helps you develop a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with specific learning difficulties and how to create inclusive, supportive environments. You might also consider progressing to further study in special educational needs, learning support, or mental health.
If you're unsure about your next steps or would like to explore your options further, your assessor is available to support you. You can also speak with our dedicated careers advisors, who can help you plan a meaningful next step aligned with your interests and aspirations.

The programme is unit based. Each unit includes a full range of online learning tasks and activities and is assessed via a variety of assessment tasks. You can access your learning and assessments fully flexibly at a time to suit you. You will study a range of topics including:
Unit 1: Signs, symptoms and diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties
Unit 2: Sources of information, support, legislation and guidance relevant to Specific Learning Difficulties
Unit 3: Living with a Specific Learning Difficulty
Unit 4: Best practice relating to Specific Learning Difficulties

You’ll access all your resources through our dedicated online platform, and throughout your course, you’ll receive guidance and encouragement from a dedicated Yeovil College Assessor, who will mark your work and provide constructive feedback to help you progress confidently.

This course is part of Yeovil College’s new range of fully-online programmes – thoughtfully designed to allow maximum flexibility around work, family, or other life commitments. You’ll access all your resources through our dedicated online platform. You’ll submit your assignments online, and receive feedback from a dedicated Yeovil College Assessor to help you to progress.
As an adult learner at Yeovil College you will be able to access a range of support and services, including our dedicated Learning Resource Centre, a wealth of resources from our team of expert careers advisors, and a range of wellbeing support.

For students aged 19 and over, this course will be available free of charge, dependent upon your nationality and residency status.

The course is free of charge for UK nationals and those who have pre-settled or settled status or other right of abode, who live in the UK at the time of study. Funding for this course may also be available free to other students, dependent upon nationality and residency status - to find out more, contact our friendly iZone team via 01935423921 or email izone@yeovil.ac.uk.

Your progress will be assessed through assignments by assessors, who will offer detailed feedback for each question.

Assignments are classified as either pass or refer and if any modifications to information are necessary, you will receive specific guidance from your Yeovil College Assessor.

Assessment for this course involves four mandatory units, each including a set of questions forming the assignments. All assignments are to be completed online.

Although there are no formal entry requirements for this course, we recommend that students have a good level of written English, so we ask for applicants to hold either a GCSE in English at grade C / 4, or an equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2).

If you don't yet hold your GCSE English (or equivalent), you can look through our website or contact our friendly iZone team to find out more about the GCSE and Functional Skills courses we offer.

No experience is necessary.

Applications open in September 2025.
To be added to our mailing list to be notified when applications open, email our Adult Education Coordinator, Alice, on alice.brunton@yeovil.ac.uk.