Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism
Description
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism is available as a progression opportunity, as part of our online learning provision. This course is completed online, so learners need access to a computer, laptop or tablet.
The course is open to learners 19+.
This qualification aims to increase your knowledge and understanding of autism.
The qualification will help you to understand:
- How to adopt a positive approach to supporting autistic individuals
- The current legislative framework relating to autistic individuals and how different theories have developed over time
- How to support and manage transitions for autistic individuals
- The range of therapeutic interventions and support available for autistic individuals and co-occurring conditions
- How to support communication and social interaction for autistic individuals
- How to develop an understanding of how autistic individuals may be vulnerable, and the support worker’s role and responsibilities relating to safeguarding, according to legislative requirements
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, education, or roles in other sectors which support autistic individuals.
Awarding body: NCFE
Assessment is knowledge-based only, and you will complete online learning and answer a series of questions for each unit of the qualification.
To achieve this qualification, you will need to complete 6 mandatory units:
- Unit 1: Autism in context
- Unit 2: Positive behavioural support for autistic individuals
- Unit 3: Understand support and management of transitions for autistic individuals
- Unit 4: Therapeutic interventions and support available for autistic individuals and co-occurring conditions
- Unit 5: Communication and social interaction with autistic individuals
- Unit 6: Safeguarding and resilience in autism
Course Length
16 weeks (although you can complete more quickly if you wish)
Attendance
This course is part of our online learning offer, and you will primarily study at home. Regular drop-in workshops are available, facilitated by a specialist tutor. We encourage attendance at the drop-in sessions for support, reassurance and knowledge building.
You will receive submission dates for all units.
If you require additional support, regular tutorials can be arranged.
On completing the Level 3 Understanding Autism course, you may wish to progress onto further online learning courses. These courses give you an opportunity to specialise in other areas including:
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
You may also be interested in some of our classroom-based courses that can lead to employment in early years and schools.
- Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
- Technical Occupational Entry in Supporting Teaching and Learning