Level 2 Certificate Understanding Autism
Course Overview
Having a clear understanding of the misconceptions, diagnoses and support surrounding autism are just some of the essential skills needed when working in mental health. This course is also ideal for anyone who wants to understand more about neurodivergence and decrease misinformation around autism.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry criteria, however it is advisable that learners already have a Level 2 or equivalent qualification (Five or more GCSE/O levels grade A*-C, one A level, two or three AS levels, NVQ Level 2).
Funded via the Adult Education Budget. To be eligible for the adult education budget, learners must be over 19 years old at the start of the current academic year, have lived in the UK for 3 or more years and live in a non-devolved area (You must not live in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Greater London, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West Midland, West of England or Sheffield City Region). Not funded for Scotland, Wales and Ireland
Key Information
A short, accredited Distance Learning Qualification completed within 12- 16 weeks. Self-Study Knowledge Based Qualification with the support of a subject specialist trainer. Choice of Paper and Online Resources and Assessments Method subject to availability. The sooner you complete one course the sooner you can move onto another. Ideal for continued professional development in your area of expertise, to gain prior knowledge for future employment or for your own personal interest in the subject.
Experience in the workplace is not essential as this is a knowledge-only qualification.
Programme Content
Unit 1 - Introduction to Autism
Unit 2 - Using a Person-Centred Approach to Support Autistic Individuals
Unit 3 - Communication and Social Interaction in Autistic Individuals
Unit 4 - Sensory Processing, Perception and Cognition in Autistic Individuals
Unit 5 - Supporting Positive Behaviour in Autistic Individuals
Unit 6 - Supporting Autistic Individuals to Live Healthy and Fulfilled Lives
Progression opportunities
Learners may wish to progress onto another distance learning course in another subject for example in Specific Learning Disabilities, Adverse Childhood Experiences , Learning Disabilities or Mental Health in Early Years.
Where can you work?
This course is ideal for those working with children and young people or those supporting an indivdual with Autism.
