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Certificate in Understanding Autism

  • ONLINE
  • LEVEL 2

Course Overview

This course will provide you with an understanding of autism and provide you with the knowledge to support autistic people, so they can reach their full potential to lead full, happy, and healthy lives. You’ll learn the benefits of the person-centered approach with positive communication methods that enables you to deliver the best possible support to autistic individuals.

This is an online course that requires independent study, therefore applicants must have internet access and their own suitable device such as PC or laptop. The college are unable to supply equipment. Please note a smart phone is not sufficient to study from for this course.

Government funding is available, however it is dependant on your home postcode and which area, devolved or otherwise, you reside in. Please enquire for further details or go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-asf-postcode-files

Please see below for further important details.

Course Code

FR2BHEAES0

Entry Requirements

A high standard of English will be required to complete this course.
This is an adult funded course and therefore you will need to be:
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Course information

This course consists of the following 4 units:
1. Common traits and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
2. Sources of information, support, legislation, and guidance relevant to Autism Spectrum Conditions
3. Living with Autism Spectrum Conditions
4. Best practice relating to Autism Spectrum Conditions
6. Safe use of online and social media

Study anytime, anywhere. We would recommend at least 2-3 hrs per week of self-study, depending on your prior knowledge. One of our tutors will email with you once you start the online course and will make regular contact with you. Their role is to assist you throughout the qualification and monitor your progress. We also encourage you to contact your tutor when needed. On average the course takes 8-12 weeks to complete depending on the time you can dedicate to it. Maximum time allowed will be 16 weeks from the date you are first enrolled.

This remote online learning course allows you to study around your commitments and at a time that suits you. You will have the freedom to revisit areas of the course as little or as much as you like using online learning materials that you can study at your own pace. Commitment to study time is key to a successful outcome and timely success. Ensure you review your progress regularly and do not hesitate to make contact with your tutor if additional support is needed.

Immediate starts are possible once your application has been processed. You will be working through an elearning platform so it is essential that you have access to your own suitable device (laptop, PC, tablet, not a mobile phone), as well as good internet access.

The course consists of online assessments, in order to keep your learning on track you will receive automated reminders for submissions, please liaise with you coach/tutor should you have any questions about completing in a timely fashion. Submission of learner work will be followed by internal and external quality assurance checks.

TQUK accredited level 2 qualification. E-certificates will be issued upon achievement and successful quality assurance checks.

Nationally recognised qualification

Level 2