Develop the skills, confidence, and knowledge to deliver high quality learning disability and autism training with this Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Facilitator (Train the Trainer) course. Designed for experienced health and social care professionals, this programme enables you to deliver the nationally recognised Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training within your own organisation.
This course focuses on both subject knowledge and training delivery, ensuring you can effectively teach others how to support people with a learning disability and autistic people. It supports organisations in meeting legal requirements under the Health and Care Act, while improving the quality of care and reducing health inequalities.
Through a structured and engaging approach, learners gain the ability to confidently deliver meaningful, person centred training that reflects real life experiences. The course also emphasises the importance of co production, ensuring the voices of people with lived experience remain central to all learning.
Training can be delivered at your workplace or at our dedicated training room in Yeovil, Somerset, providing a flexible and supportive environment for professional development.
What this course offers
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the Oliver McGowan training framework, including how it is structured and how it should be delivered in line with national guidance. Learners will deepen their knowledge of learning disabilities and autism, building on existing experience to ensure accurate and effective teaching.
A key focus is placed on developing training delivery skills. Participants will learn how to engage different audiences, adapt to a variety of learning styles, and create a positive and inclusive training environment. The course also covers facilitation techniques, managing group discussions, and handling sensitive topics with confidence.
Practical elements form a central part of the training, with opportunities to deliver short teaching sessions and receive structured feedback. This helps build confidence and ensures learners are fully prepared to deliver the training within their organisation.
Why this training matters
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training has been introduced to improve understanding and care for people with learning disabilities and autistic individuals across health and social care. Having skilled trainers within your organisation ensures this training is delivered consistently, effectively, and in line with national expectations.
This course supports organisations in meeting their legal and regulatory responsibilities while improving staff knowledge, communication, and person centred care practices. It also helps create a more inclusive culture, ensuring individuals receive the right support tailored to their needs.
For learners, it provides the opportunity to step into a training role, develop leadership and facilitation skills, and make a meaningful impact on care delivery across teams.
Course benefits
Gain the skills to deliver Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training confidently
Strengthen your understanding of learning disabilities and autism
Develop effective training and facilitation techniques
Support compliance with UK legislation and CQC expectations
Improve staff knowledge and person centred care practices
Promote inclusion, understanding, and equality within services
Receive a certificate of completion
Certification and progression
On successful completion, learners receive a certificate, enabling them to deliver Oliver McGowan training within their organisation. This course supports progression into training, leadership, and workforce development roles within health and social care.
