You will develop an understanding of autism and how to provide support to individuals with autism. Units covered include: Introduction to autism Using a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism Communication and social interaction in individuals with autism Sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism Supporting positive behaviour in individuals with autism Supporting individuals with autism to live healthy and fulfilled lives

Adults

Hybrid Learning

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Autism is a spectrum condition that affects how a person communicates with others and how they interpret the world around them. There are around 700,000 people in the UK with autism, more than 1 in every 100. Having a clear understanding of the misconceptions, diagnoses and support surrounding autism are just some of the essential skills needed when working with individuals with autism.

During this qualification, learners will gain an understanding of how individuals with autism can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives, including how to adopt a person-centred approach and positive communication methods.

This course is suitable for those who wish to gain a better understanding of autism and those working in a variety of sectors including healthcare, social care, education and leisure.

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Start Date and Duration

This hybrid learning course has flexible start dates throughout the year and can take up to 26 weeks to complete. However, the flexibility of the course allows you to learn at your own pace.

Course Content

You will develop an understanding of autism and how to provide support to individuals with autism.

Units covered include:

Introduction to autism
Using a person-centred approach to support individuals with autism
Communication and social interaction in individuals with autism
Sensory processing, perception and cognition in individuals with autism
Supporting positive behaviour in individuals with autism
Supporting individuals with autism to live healthy and fulfilled lives

Assessment Methods

The course is completed through an online platform and assessed through a series of online assessments.

Full tutor support will be provided throughout the course and you will be able to contact your tutor via telephone, email, Microsoft Teams and face-to-face drop in sessions at our St Helens Town Centre Campus.

On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification, awarded by NCFE.

Entry Requirements

No previous qualifications are necessary. However, as this course is completed through an online platform, access to a computer or laptop is recommended and some basic computer skills are required.

Students also have access to our campus libraries including quiet study spaces and computer suites.

Course Cost

Course fees are dependent on your personal circumstances and you may be eligible for funding. Our hybrid learning courses may be free to UK residents who live in the Liverpool or Greater Manchester City Region. Those who live in devolved combined authorities outside Liverpool and Greater Manchester will not be eligible for course funding.

The College will carry out a simple funding assessment to check eligibility.

Please note, any learner who has received funding for the course and does not successfully complete will be liable to pay for the course fees.

Future Progression Opportunities

This course provides fantastic progression on to further hybrid learning courses depending on your career aims. Take a look at our full range of hybrid learning courses here.

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