Support Educator.

After completing the programme, the student should have knowledge of/in For a higher vocational education diploma specialising as a support educator in the disability field, the student should have specialised knowledge: - Of intellectual, cognitive and psychiatric disabilities and the consequences they have for the individual in everyday life. - Of communication methods in the disability field. - Of pedagogy in the disability field. - Of individually adapted support that contributes to an improved quality of life for the individual. - Of ethics and a professional approach in work in the disability field. - Of statutes that regulate the disability field. - In social documentation. - Of the importance of health for the individual's quality of life. After completing the programme, the student should have the skills to For a higher vocational education diploma specialising as a support educator in the disability field, the student should have the skills to: - Work for the individual's right to self-determination. - Apply individually adapted pedagogical methods that promote independence and participation. - Practise a low-arousal approach. - Work towards goals in accordance with established plans to ensure quality. - Contribute to developing the organisation based on quality and evidence-based knowledge in the field. - Supervise others in the field of work. - Give a presentation in English, written and spoken. After completing the programme, the student should have the competence to For a higher vocational education diploma specialising as a support educator in the disability field, the student should have the competence to: - Support the individual in contacts with their network in order to promote their participation and independence. - Apply statutes and core values in an ethically justifiable way in work with the individual. - Support and guide others in the use of pedagogical and communicative methods in order to promote the individual's participation and independence. - Independently acquire further knowledge and skills for continuous learning, professional development and reflection in the field of work. - Draw up an individual plan in consultation with the individual using communication support and a pedagogical approach. - Plan, carry out and follow up work in the field in order to promote an ethical approach towards the individual and to ensure that staff work together towards the same goals.