Course Overview

WorkReady is an accredited provider of Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism Tier 1. This concise online course is designed to equip health and social care professionals with the essential knowledge and skills required to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with learning disabilities and autism. It is suitable for all staff involved in supporting these individuals.

The training is named in memory of Oliver McGowan, a young man whose tragic death underscored the urgent need for enhanced awareness, understanding, and expertise among health and social care practitioners in meeting the needs of autistic people and those with learning disabilities.

The course is fully aligned with the learning outcomes specified in the Department of Health and Social Care’s publication Right to be Heard (2019) and the Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting People with a Learning Disability and Supporting Autistic People.

Tier 1 of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is delivered through a one-hour online interactive session hosted by our dedicated team of experts. This session is co-trained by individuals with personal experience of autism and learning disabilities, who bring their own stories and advice to the training.

The one-hour course covers the following topics:

Understanding learning disabilities

Understanding autism

Reasonable adjustments

Self-reflection on attitudes and behaviours

Communication

Person-centred support

Promoting independence

Common misconceptions

A positive, respectful approach to care

At the end of the session, there is a question and answer section which will conclude the training.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

What are the Progression Opportunities?

Upon successful completion of Tier 1 training you will have the opportunity to complete Work Ready's Teir 2 training.

What are the Entry requirements?

Course Pre-Requisites:

To participate in Tier 1 training, learners must first complete online training, accessible for free through the e-learning course provided by Health Education England. This is a mandatory pre-course requirement.

Oliver’s training focuses on awareness and understanding, not on treatments or specific interventions. It equips staff with the right knowledge and skills to ensure positive health and social care interactions for people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism.