This course is fully funded by the Department for the Economy, under the Skill Up Programme.  This course is a part of a suite of free online accredited courses that the College is offering to upskill, retrain and gain a qualification with no costs associated.

The aim of the qualification is to:

• Define what ADHD means.
• Understand the impact that ADHD has on a person.
• Be able to modify the impact that ADHD has on learning.
• Identify key principles of positive behaviour management. 

The aim of the qualification is to:

• Define what ADHD means.
• Understand the impact that ADHD has on a person.
• Be able to modify the impact that ADHD has on learning.
• Identify key principles of positive behaviour management. 

The NOCN Level 2 Award in Meeting the Needs of Learners with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the Mainstream Classroom aims to improve services within the education sector for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The focus is to develop strategies that people can use to make the service they offer more effective by understanding of the needs of this group and adapting services to address those needs.

The learner who gains this qualification will be able work more effectively with people with ADHD and develop appropriate strategies to support the needs of this group within the mainstream education sector. 

The qualification is particularly suitable for those who already work in the field or who are looking to move into this area of work.  It would be particular beneficial to unemployed people as they would acquire new skills and have the advantage of a qualification in the field.  

• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• You must be a resident of Northern Ireland and eligible to work in the UK.
• You will be required to have sufficient literacy and numeracy skills to enable them to successfully complete the qualification.