Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) - FdSc

Course Overview

Visual impairment is a life-changing experience and very often you will be working with people who are at a crisis point in their lives. A qualified Rehabilitation Worker's strength is to be a problem solver and to respond to a person's unique and complex situation. You will develop individual training programs based on the person's needs and aspirations. Your initial learning focuses on the individual and the impacts of visual impairment on all aspects of life. You will look at how to work in partnership with your clients and their families, and how to work inter-professionally to promote the needs of experiencing sight loss.

General Eligibility

GCSE at grade 4 or above at the English Language (or equivalent e.g. GCSE grade C, key skills level 2, adult literacy level 2, or CSE grade 1 will be accepted).

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no subtest below 5.5